Attention Deficit Disorder

[SweetSecrets]

I'm just curious....what army members have ADD or ADHD or any other kinds of learning disabilities. Are you musicians?

I just want to see how many musicians have ADD. I have noticed a trend.

I have combined ADD/ADHD.

[guwapo_rocker]

What?

[guwapo_rocker]

I lost ya after curious.

[Rikk]

Shut up, GUWAPO.

[Rikk]

My drummer has it...and a major case of it.

[Big Train]

I do..ADHD..musician, in the business

[SweetSecrets]

I've just noticed that it seems to be a common thing among the musios. I think its an element of creativity.

[CROWBAR]

Whatdya say?

[Nickdfresh]

I definitely have a related disorder that is not ADHD, but something I believe is called 'Central Processing Disorder' or something like that. I get overwhelmed if you throw stuff at me too quickly. especially small, fast moving objects.

[Jesterstar]

ADD and ADHD are fake diseases. Excersize and eat properly and strangly those things disappear.

[Jesterstar]

I can't beleive how many people actually beleive that this is a real disease. WAKE THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop looking for what is wrong with you and look at what is right.

[CROWBAR]

Yes, YOUR certainly my role model js! twinkletoes

[Jesterstar]

Originally posted by CROWBAR
Yes, YOUR certainly my role model js! twinkletoes

Of course I am. And I am known for my dancing skills thank you.

[CROWBAR]

....and general stupidity, I knew I could count on you junior! You never let me
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[SweetSecrets]

Originally posted by Jesterstar
ADD and ADHD are fake diseases. Excersize and eat properly and strangly those things disappear.

When I was diagnosed, I was in supreme health. I was a competitive swimmer..swam for two hours a night (three on saturdays). I ate four meals a day, homecooked by my mom (I was still in highschool).

Before I was diagnosed, I struggled through school.....it took me hours more than most people to study, and I always did bad on tests. It was very frustrating. As soon as I was diagnosed, I was put on Adderall for ADD, and SUDDENLY my grades went to straight A's.

Ever since seventh grade (the year I was diagnosed and medicated), I have excelled academically. I graduated with Summa Cum Laude.

My point, Jest, that doesn't just happen overnight. Adderall saved me, and my diagnosis gave me a reason to understand why teachers were so wrong when they said I was below average and not intelligent.

I AM A TEACHER, AND I SEE CHILDREN THAT SHOULDN'T BE ON MEDS....AND THOSE THAT SHOULD! I HAVE SEEN MEDS MAKE A CHILD DO A 180 IN A BAD WAY, AND I'VE SEEN CHILDREN DO A 180 IN A GOOD WAY. The point is, that, yes, it is often mistakenly diagnosed, but it is real.

Yes, ADD is over-diagnosed these days, and many children just need disapline. However, for some children it is real, and it's not fair to those who really suffer from the disorder to be told there is no scientific reason behind their situation. Science now proves that it is....they have brain scans that do this! Do the research, you will see for yourself. ADD is no longer a gray area. It is proven to exist.