ADD or Generalized Anxiety? Posted: 02-02-07 13:35pm
I posted a question recently....I have
always had a hard time with
texture....especially fabrics, I can't
wear certain types and i cant stand the
sound it makes when it rubs together....i
litterally get chills. although this has
always been a problem it has gotten much
worse, mostly my fingers and feet (no
walking barefoot, touching fabrics, paper
etc) it feels almost painful, shooting. a
response i got said it might be tactile
sensitivity and when i looked it up it
said it could be related to ADD. When i
looked up the symtoms it was like a light
turned on because i saw all of these
things I go through i.e. difficulty
staying on track, poor listening skills,
short attention span (i have a hard time
listening, it's like my brain is
scrambling or something)anxiety,my mind
wanders even when i try to focus, trouble
sitting still, I have an extemely hard
time organizing, it feels like my brain
just shuts down, do you think this
explanation is possible, should i talk to
a doctor?
ADD (attention deficit disorder) is mostly
diagnosed for kids. According to your
symptoms (can’t stand some types of
clothes, go barefoot, touch fabrics and
paper; difficulty staying on track; poor
listening skills; short attention span
etc.) you could be experiencing
generalized anxiety disorder. You can ask
for an expert opinion and treatment
options from a mental health doctor.
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