"And very recently I've been wondering if my DD has ADHD. We've had extreme behavior issues with her. One counselor suggested that she has "Oppositional Defiant Disorder." She also has anxiety. I have to prepare her thoroughly for any new situation. And if something doesn't go exactly as she has imagined it, she completely shuts down.

She is very bright, very smart, but lacks focus. It's going to be an interesting ride with this child.[/QUOTE]

This sounds quite familiar to some of the things I experienced when I was younger. I was known to be quite defiant in many respects. I hope you can figure out what her issue is.

So I finally got to a psychologist who officially diagnosed me with adult ADHD today. He seems to think I will see a very dramatic difference after going on medication. He said he wants to have another session before he jumps to medication though. I am actually excited to see how it works for me, it would be so great to be able to not be completely spastic when I need to sit and study for hours. For that matter, I'd just like to be able to pay attention during class without being distracted by every little noise.