I can sit down and study for 7 hours the day before the test (which I don't think someone with ADHD could) but I can't will myself to study before the day before.
Sounds like textbook ADHD-Inattentive type. It's a common misconception that ADHD is a total inability to focus or that it always comes with hyperactivity or impulsivity. At its core, it's an inability to control when and what you focus on. Most people with ADHD perform better at the last minute, because adrenaline gives their brain the stimulation it needs to focus properly. This is what stimulant medication does as well, which is why it's the first-line treatment for ADHD. It would be well worth seeking a second opinion.
You sound like you know what you're talking about. Is there a difference between childhood and adult therapy? I, like many in this thread, identify with others inability to "choose when to focus". I'll often dedicate large parts of days to "work" only to meet a total lack of impulse to actually do it. Going to a coffee shop helps, as I feel that is a place for study and those around would judge me if I'm not studious. I have on and off days in this sense. As a recent college grad, who has never been diagnosed or tested for ADHD how can I find out more?
What I'm asking is how to find a professional near me that will help me to understand myself and to identify areas to make improvements.
Some people with ADD have hyper focus too, and will block out everything around them, I heard of a guy not hearing a fire alarm because he was working on a project, someone had to grab and break his attention on the project so he could hear it.
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u/kherven May 30 '17 edited Jan 06 '18