ADHD

Although undiagnosed, I believe I suffer from ADHD.

Based on most research articles and reports I have read, it is common in children but they tend to grow out of it. When I was younger, I remember getting canned for being inattentive and always losing focus. Even if I knew I had ADHD then, it was a taboo topic, like depression. So I grew up, and as an adult now, I am still easily distracted, unable to focus like my peers and more often than not, have a goldfish memory. People who do not understand feel that I am not making an effort to remember or simply do not care.

I know I try very hard. Sometimes too much that I am so tired. Despite the effort, I am still forgetful, distracted and unable to focus. Most of the time, I cannot remember what I said 5min ago which frustrates alot of people who are unable to fathom what it means by having ADHD.

According to Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D, NCC, a psychotherapist who specialises in ADHD, "Forgetfulness is related to the executive functions in the brain — processes which help us manage, organise, and disseminate information. These functions also include planning and thinking ahead. In ADHD, these functions are dysfunctional."

I guess the only way forward is to persevere no matter the odds. Fortunately, I am generally a positive person with a do-not-give-up attitude and constantly working my way around my shortcomings.