So here's a little about me (female 21 year old college student).

I have the hardest time paying attention in class, and often have to ask others about specific lecture details. However, I tend to do well on exams so therefore my parents think I'm just making it up.

I daydream. A LOT. No matter where I'm at. My brother gets irritated at me because he thinks I'm not observant enough of my surroundings.

Making conversation (even if it's just between me and one other person) is becoming more stressful because my mind is bouncing from one subject to the next...so I either have to ask them to repeat themselves or I tend to interrupt them because I finally reined my thoughts in and have to say my response quickly or I'll forget it. (This is causing me great embarrassment...I feel very stupid/rude most of the time...)

I'm an emotional person, so I get upset pretty easily. Even as a child I was very sensitive. If I'm given any sort of criticism I'll go over it constantly trying to figure out how I've failed (resulting in me feeling worthless-depressed).

I have many projects...but I never get around to finishing them. (my dad is like this)

I am often late to class (I get up on time...but somehow never make it to class when i should).

Loud noises bother me...so does the sound of someone chewing their food (It makes me irritated, even when I try to ignore it because I know it's not done on purpose)

So...does any of this sound like it could be ADD/adhd? I've done a little research, but I'm too nervous to ask a doctor about it. I'm afraid they would think I was making it up because I've waited until now to say something (and I do well in school). I've mentioned the possibility of ADD to my family, but they all pretty much tell me that I need to be more focused and essentially try to deal with it.

I've been trying to simply deal with it the best I can, but all of the finals, projects, and presentations that have been due recently have caused me untold amounts of stress and anxiety. Recently I started having head tremors, where it feels like my brain is shaking. I've read this can sometimes be due to stress (hopefully! going to doctor today) so all of the add stuff plus the new tremors is causing me to completely panic.

Thanks for any info/advice =] P.S—I’m sorry if it takes a few days for me to reply back…I never post on forums, so I’m liable to forget.

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