Derrick pointed out (again) that I get side tracked easily. And I do. For example, when I "clean" my family knows that I actually start 8 projects along the way. EVERY time I clean is a good time to scrapbook, reorganize, cut out recipes, toss out old clothes, bleach the shower... A couple of weeks ago I went to clean out and toss old craft things and BEFORE I could toss out this old soap making stuff, I had to use all the supplies first and actually make a big batch of soap. I tried to pass it off on Em, but she'd only take 3 bars...The other night I was reading for school and found a bug in the bathroom. Derrick killed the bug and I could no longer read because I kept thinking about bug germs on the floor. So the next time Derrick came to check on my reading progress, I was on the floor with Soft Scrub bleach and a sponge. And I asked Derrick to retrieve the caulk so I could fix a few spots on the tile. So he (reluctantly) did. Then I caulked.
In a related vein (this is a phrase my major professor added to my thesis, I think it's funny - "In a related vein") I learned that there's a screening test for adult ADHD on the web. One of my professors believes this is a big issue in his classrooms - a bunch of ADD, unmedicated freshmen. I took the test and was instructed to see a professional because I have enough symptoms to qualify.
One other "symptom" that was funny: Do you say things without thinking, sometimes regretting them later? A CLASSMATE pointed out to me last week that they catch me doing this from time to time... Wow. I don't think I've said anything blog-worthy, but it's worth taking note and working on my tongue-biting skills.
I've made it this far in life drug-free.
Unless you count my hardcore caffeine habit.
I don't need Ritalin though. I think I'll continue my distracted ways.
1 comment:
Oh good gravy:) Girl, don't be taking tests like that on the internet. I have to add my two cents :) This test cannot assess for ADHD because it leaves out some of the important criteria for the diagnosis (i.e, symptoms before the age of 7), plus some of the questions are more anxiety-focused.
Instead of ADHD, I like to reframe your "difficulties" as thoroughness. Once you start a project and discover others along the way, you want to be thorough with all of them. Nothing wrong with that!
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