I have symptoms I am trying to understand and whether others feel the same way.
My cognitive symptoms are such that my attention, or my ability to notice things, is non-existent.
For instance, suppose there is a painting in the room. I can go 10 days without noticing it…what I am trying to ask is that, is this ADD or schizoaffective. For instance, when I go to walk at the park, I barely notice the colors of the flowers and other things at the park. I am too much in my head. This has been the case for years. Is this anxiety? It is like information that goes in the brain is not being registered in the brain. It is hard to explain, but if someone else feels the same way, I think he could relate to it…and perhaps it is ADD, after all…?
It depends. Sometimes I notice little things that most people don’t. But usually I focus too much on my own thoughts. It’s been like this forever, even before sz. I don’t have ADD. I’m very introverted though.
Yes, same here. It has worsened over the years but it is a childhood problem. I am introverted too, but it could be ADD. I have other ADD symptoms as well. Like when I read a book, I forget what I have read, I cannot retain information well, etc…I could also focus only in the fight-flight situation, and when I focus, it is very hard, seemingly, it is hyperfocus.
I dont notice things often. Like say a lineup at a pet store, i just walk up to the front and ask to pay cuz i didnt see the lineup lol. My gf says i do stuff like that all the time.
I also get hyperfocused on stuff. Like say if I was programming on my computer at a library. I tune out everyone i dont even realise im in a room with people anymore and i dont really hear anything. Then ill look up and realize im in a library with people
I took ritalin (add meds) off label for negative symptoms but they just made me more spaced out. And they didnt help with motivation much.
I think focus issues are a part of the spectrum of mental illnesses. It would make sense to have some form of focus issues if we have either psychosis or mania or depression.
When I took Ritalin I focused for 12 hours at a stretch, I couldn’t believe its power. But, soon I had a psychotic break that landed me eventually on Clozapine.
I’ve wondered the same thing. I hear maybe 10% of what people are saying…probably not even that much. Sometimes I feel so stupid. I can’t focus on anything. I was diagnosed with ADHD back over a decade ago along with schizophrenia but now i’m just diagnosed with schizophrenia and agoraphobia because i don’t even bother bringing up the ADHD because i can’t tolerate taking stimulants anyway. Idk if it’s even really ADHD or just the schizophrenia.
I had this yesterday at work I kept forgetting the call I was suppose to make… So took a break for 15 mins and talked to self not now.saying Dont incline to these down fall thougts… Dont lose my confidence…
Actually it worked 10 % was able to do work later on but no as great as before…
My situational awareness is exceptional when driving. Also very good with details at work, keep getting promotions because of this. At home, my wife can get a haircut and I don’t notice for two weeks and only after she yells at me.
By the way I am revising my actuarial science material and finding it pretty simple. I may land an actuarial job in 3-4 months. I quit trading stocks, the country is on the verge of default, and the stock market here is basically dead.
