I think I have ADHD

Yeah but if im not doing it on purpose and i dont know why it happens then what? normal people dont have these issues, normal people dont constantly fidget and talk, normal people dont have trouble sitting or standing still, forgetting important things all the time. so clearly im not normal

hmm. well. again im saying that it's not on purpose but all i get is blamed for it which is why i dont want my parents involved. i shoulnd have posted this here i just feel more **** about myself

I know exactly where you’re coming from. Taking the blame for everything was something my son went through regularly. You actually do need the support of your parents. And a diagnosis can get you the support you need, especially if you’re struggling with your mental health. I am not an expert but I do have a great deal of experience.
however you seem to be ignoring my posts

I guess I knew that, just wasn't sure how to go about it

im not ignoring. just didnt know what reply. they dont always take me seriously so. also im 16. give me a break

No - he's over 16 so parents won't need to be involved at this stage.

Correct. He doesn’t have to have his parents involved. But it can help tremendously through a diagnosis. And if he is referred then school will be asked for input

He needs to kick the process of first - they'll only be involved if it's necessary.

I’m not getting at you at all. Don’t misunderstand. I’m trying to give you the best advice to help you through experience.
I am taking you seriously because how you feel matters
you can pm me if you’d like some help and support

ADD is without hyperactivity. That is the only other one that matches my description. But sure. Drama.

I've been a SENCo and know that you will get help. You've coped because you are bright but this 'coping' is preventing you doing even better.

PLEASE go and see a doctor

*If you are going to reply, please read the whole thing it is quite important you know the full context*

Basically, I've done a lot of research into symptoms and behaviours and think I have ADHD. Since the beginning of primary school, I was unable to focus on a task for very long without being distracted easily and therefore distracting others. This was a common theme throughout my time at primary school, and was reported to my parents on multiple occassions, especially at parent's evenings. I was generally disruptive and awful with homework, which followed me into the beginning of secondary school. In year 7, I had the exact same experiences in class, but worse because I hadn't really experienced the concept of homework until then. I even got put on academic monitoring because I failed to hand homework in more often than not.

Having spoken to a friend with ADHD, I seriously think I might have it. I've done online tests and quizzes which aren't official, but I get the same answers back every time, saying that I should probably get checked. I have considered talking to my school about it, because even as an A-level student now, my behaviours haven't changed much (low-level disruption, easily distracted, socially awkward, no filter, impulsive, failing to hand homework in on time/forgetfulness).

I'm surprised that even in primary school, it was't picked up, but then again, if it was, I'm not surprised if my parents didn't follow it up. They are the kind of parents who don't want me to be labelled and even though my mother is a primary school teacher, she might just think I'm trying to self-label or find an excuse for my behaviour. Also, if I do get tested and don't have it, it would be really embarrassing to have wasted everyone's time and it might seem like I was just attention seeking, but I do really think I might have it, even my friends have seriously said so.

How do you get tested for it/know if you have it? I am due a session with my school counsellor soon anyway and might bring it up with her and see what she thinks, and she might bring it up with Learning Support.

Any advice would be helpful, thanks

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He needs to kick the process of first - they'll only be involved if it's necessary.

So if its not an issue, they dont need to know anything right?