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Q: Maturing out of ADD ?

asked by: Gracie012 on August 26th, 2009

Experienced User

Hey,
So when I was in elementary I was diagnosed with ADD. I couldnt focus or pay attention. I would get really excited and nervous all the time really randomly. But mainly I just couldnt focus. I took medicine and what not, and I dont really remember if it helped or not. When I got older, I think in the 6th or 7th grade I didnt take medicine anymore. My doctors said that I matured so much that my ADD doesnt really affect me anymore. I mean, I'll drift off sometimes, but then I realize what happened and I'll re-focus myself. It really frustrates me though because it sounds like they falsly diagnosed me... but then again that might not be true. I truly dont know if I had it, and if I did is it really possible to "mature" out of it?
Gracie.

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kdlee

replied on August 26th, 2009

Supporter

Hey honey..I'm not a doctor but I think that what happened is that with time you have learned to focus on what is going on and concentrating enoguh to stay with the game..I have friends who have ADD kids and one just turned 13..He has mellowed out soo much it's great talking with him..Ibet this is what has happened with you..As far as having to refocus now time to time-I do that and I betcha other people tell ya the same thing..I will be PM soon..k

Gracie012

replied on August 27th, 2009

Experienced User

ok, thanks kd. I was just something that has been bugging me for some time now.
Thanks. : )
Gracie

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