I have ADHD combined and was diagnosed when I was a child. My pediatrician believed that I would grow out of it and did not want to administer stimulant treatment. Throughout school, I noticed that I could not concentrate on one task at a time, it was like so many different thoughts were running through my mind. For example, I would be daydreaming in class or doodling on my calculator. People did not respond well to me because I was too forthcoming and what not.
I want to know if it is possible to change the way your mind works? Teachers have told me that they have noticed random"bursts" of intelligence in my work. Basically, I would be able to focus on courses and material that I found interesting. However, now I feel that I can't concentrate on anything for more than 5 mins. My iPhone has been such a hinderance to me as I will always go and surf the net whenever I'm in class or text people who don't particularly like me. I'm in college now and I have been able to get by decently… Granted in the courses that I actually found interesting.
I know it's impossible to actually change the way your brain functions. I understand the neurotransmitters and how the normal balance can be deviated in some individuals who have mental disorders. It's frustrating because I actually want to be able to focus on one task at a time and execute better impulse control. I'm 21 years old and I just feel like my brain is working against me. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I exercise at least once a day and eat plenty of healthy foods. My parents tested me for Bipolar Disorder, Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism, Mania, etc. Doctors say that I'm fine. People tell me that I'm very awkward because I "zone" out when they talk to me and often blurt out random statements that don't fit the conversation well. This is bad because I don't think that it's okay to be this much of a scatter brain. And every time I try to sit down and do school work my brain literally shuts me down. What should I do? Is it possible to train the mind to focus on one thing at a time.