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How do you know if you have ADD? The only sites I have found that do a self dianosis are medication sites. This is my first post BTW :)

what about seeing a psychiactirc professional, or trained counsellor?

Welcome to the forum, Monet! I'm glad that you posted for the first time. Ninjahedgewych gave you good advice, but maybe you want more info before you speak with a professional.

Your question is a good one, Monet. If you have trouble with maintaining focus, completing tasks, and organization, you might start to suspect ADD. You might want to look at the DSM-IV to see what the diagnostic criteria are. One criteria is length of time that you have displayed symptoms. ADD symptoms don't come into your life suddenly as an adult. They are a life long part of who you are.

You can find a link to the CDC in the Resources section of the ADD site (it's labeled DSM-IV, but that page is not available tonight. Go to the ADHD information from the CDC. They have the DSM-IV critieria) and read the info there.

Let me know what you think!

Great advice Ninjahedgewych! BTW, I love your name.

Monet, I haven't heard from you. How did your search go? Did you find out what you needed to know?

If you need any help or to be pointed in a different direction, I am always available.

Good luck in your search!
Connie