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What Are The Symptoms Of ADD?

Hello, I am a 27 year old working woman with average height and weight. Of late I am having trouble focusing and am often dissatisfied with my work. I feel it might be due to ADD + hyperfocus. Can you please tell me where to get it diagnosed / treated best in Mumbai city? Thank you
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms are available anytime through internet.

1. We are easily distracted and have difficulty paying attention.
2. We are impulsive, and we make hasty decisions without considering the consequences.
3. We are restless, often hyperactive, and full of nervous energy.
4. We have a strong sense of underachievement and always feel that we fail to live up to our potential.
5. We have difficulty in relationships.
6. We are procrastinators and have trouble getting started or feeling motivated.
7. We cannot tolerate boredom and are always looking for something to do.
8. We have difficulty getting organized.
9. We are impatient and have a low tolerance for frustration.
10. We have mood swings with periods of anxiety, depression or loneliness.
11. We worry excessively and often have a sense of impending doom.

Given are some of the common symptoms of adult ADD. If you are sure that you are having at least 6 symptoms from the given list, You should consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Are The Symptoms Of ADD?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms are available anytime through internet. 1. We are easily distracted and have difficulty paying attention. 2. We are impulsive, and we make hasty decisions without considering the consequences. 3. We are restless, often hyperactive, and full of nervous energy. 4. We have a strong sense of underachievement and always feel that we fail to live up to our potential. 5. We have difficulty in relationships. 6. We are procrastinators and have trouble getting started or feeling motivated. 7. We cannot tolerate boredom and are always looking for something to do. 8. We have difficulty getting organized. 9. We are impatient and have a low tolerance for frustration. 10. We have mood swings with periods of anxiety, depression or loneliness. 11. We worry excessively and often have a sense of impending doom. Given are some of the common symptoms of adult ADD. If you are sure that you are having at least 6 symptoms from the given list, You should consult a psychiatrist or psychologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.