Monday, July 25, 2005
Playing Psychiatrist

I love diagnosing my symptoms. One time when I was in college, I went to the school clinic to talk to the doctor to tell him that I am experiencing allergic reactions and that he should prescribe me something for it. He told me, "So where did you study medicine?" Ass!

Anyway, back to the topic...

Have you ever heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD?

I think I have a mild version of it.

Below is an overview of ADHD:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD, or approximately 2 million children in the United States. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD.

In fairness, never naman ako ganito. It wasn't hard for me to control my behavior. I think I was a pretty disciplined student. Yes, I had my share of punishments from teachers for being too noisy but it was just normal for a 6-year-old kid.

A child with ADHD faces a difficult but not insurmountable task ahead. In order to achieve his or her full potential, he or she should receive help, guidance, and understanding from parents, guidance counselors, and the public education system.

So kagabi sabi ko kay Mama, "Ma, may ADHD ako. Nabasa ko sa internet. Kelangan daw ng support and understanding from the parents. Understanding daw. You have to understand me." At ang sagot ng aking supportive Mama, "Tumigil ka nga! Naghanap ka na naman ng palusot para sa katigasan ng ulo mo at katamaran." Very supportive!

Now, let's look at the Symptoms:

The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Hyperactive children always seem to be "on the go" or constantly in motion.
They dash around touching or playing with whatever is in sight, or talk incessantly.
Sitting still at dinner or during a school lesson or story can be a difficult task.
They squirm and fidget in their seats or roam around the room.
Or they may wiggle their feet, touch everything, or noisily tap their pencil.
Hyperactive teenagers or adults may feel internally restless.
They often report needing to stay busy and may try to do several things at once.

Impulsive children seem unable to curb their immediate reactions or think before they act. They will often blurt out inappropriate comments, display their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for the later consequences of their conduct.
Their impulsivity may make it hard for them to wait for things they want or to take their turn in games.
They may grab a toy from another child or hit when they're upset.
Even as teenagers or adults, they may impulsively choose to do things that have an immediate but small payoff rather than engage in activities that may take more effort yet provide much greater but delayed rewards.

Some signs of hyperactivity-impulsivity are:

• Feeling restless, often fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming while seated
• Running, climbing, or leaving a seat in situations where sitting or quiet behavior is expected
• Blurting out answers before hearing the whole question
• Having difficulty waiting in line or taking turns.

I am guilty as charged of the above symptoms. Sabi nga ni Glenn sa akin, "Maan, di ka ba napapagod? Kanina ka pa nagsasalita? Lahat na yata ng tanong natanong mo na sa akin. Wag kang iinom ng tubig ah. Baka mapaos ka."

Seriously, I have no idea if I have ADHD. I'm pretty sure I don't have it. OA lang talaga ako. Or maybe I do have a mild case of ADHD. While reading the symptoms of ADHD, I can't help but tell myself, "Pucha! Ako nga ito ah!"

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Hay! It's a holiday and I'm stuck here at home. I have a gazillion things to do but I don't want to do any of them. I actually don't know what to do but I know what I want. I want all my tasks to disappear all by itself which I know is impossible.

I think I better log off and start writing my article about our new Bacolod Dealer so I can scratch off that one in my To-Do List.

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So what do you think? May ADHD ba ako?

Maan @ 5:06 PM
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