What exactly does this sound like? - Learning Disorders Message Board

DaniLou · 01-24-2004, 05:20 PM

-I can't sit down for more than ten minutes. I fall asleep, but cross my eyes to try to stay awake,if I am trying to concentrate on something that I don't want to and I do this and something scares me, my whole body shakes like I am having a seizure for no more than one second.
-I can't read whole paragraphs and understand their meaning and comprehend their thoughs, yet I have no problems writing out papers as long as I can choose the topic, and it on my own train of thougt.
-I find it hard to come up with the right words to use, and usually make myself sound stupid if I use the wrong words.

I am afraid to admit this to anyone in person, but does anyone know what exactly this is? I have been tested for ADD, and I don't have it.

momof3mjt · 01-27-2004, 09:29 PM

Have you been to a neurologist to rule out seizure activity or neurological problems? A neuro might be able to get you a consult with a neuropsychologist if no disorders are diagnosed. Good luck. My daughter has learning disabilities and she has seizures. It truly doesn't sound like a seizure disorder to me...but it can't hurt to get checked out for any type of neurological disorder.
Lindy