How should I express to my mom that I think I have ADD?

Try to talk to her in a calm hour, when you both are not in a hurry and don’t plan on going anywhere. Maybe an evening when TV is boring any there’s still time before going to bed.

Tell her what problems you’ve been observing in yourself.Tell her you’re worried that it might be due to ADD and you’d like to be sure that you don’t have it.Then ask her if you can see a doctor.

Is it healthy for me to keep it to myself and constantly wonder about it? I think I’m gonna tell her…not that I feel like it.

are you and your mum close will she understand thats all that matters then why not tell her when you talk to someone it makes you feel better so then go ahead but make sure she’s in a relax and comfortable mood

When I first told my mom, she was in complete denial. I pretty much knew I did have ADD, because so many people that knew me had told me that I was showing symptoms. Eventually, she finally said she would take me, but she still didn’t think I had it. Turns out I did. My bosses tell me I should be a poster child for vyvanse (my medication) because the change was so big. When your mom asks you how school went, just tell her you’re having a hard time concentrating and you don’t know why. Just tell her your suspicions and hopefully she will take you seriously. Good luck!

PS: it’s funny because after I was diagnosed, we were watching old home movies and I was ridiculously distracted. I kept talking and looking around when my mom was trying to get my attention. When I was watching, I just kept laughing, asking my mom how she ever thought I wasn’t ADD.

Everyone has aspects of this so it is easy for almost anyone to read through books and reflect on incidents in their life and conclude they have ADHD. Whether your symptoms are within the norm or are pathological is something an objective psychologist should decide. There are also other problems that can present the same symptoms as ADHD that need to be considered. Some parents do not want their kids with ADHD diagnosed because they are labeled for life. ADHD is considered both a learning disability and a psychological problem so for example if you decide you want to be a military pilot and are asked if you have any psychological problems or have been treated for any psychological conditions this is something you are required to disclose. The Americans with Disabilities Act does protect people with ADHD from discrimination for many occupations and even requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for conditions like this but ADHD can be a problem if you want to go into anything safety related, law enforcement, military, etc. Being evaluated can be a double edged sword. You may get more help but officially having a learning disability can also hold you back.

If you have a trusted teacher or guidance counsellor, maybe they can help you talk to your Mom. Set up a meeting and perhaps the teacher can help explain the ADD and subsequent testing. Good luck, I hope it goes well for you.