Is this ADD?

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I've omitted the 'h' bit because I'm not at all physically hyperactive (I am, in fact, usually tired...) - but, I'm increasingly having this problem with concentration, and even though it was once limited to things I don't necessarily want to do, lately this results in dozens of half-opened tabs (on subjects that I did initially have much interest for, but soon get tired out, especially if the text is long and my mind soon seems to wander onto other activities that could be regarded as 'instant pleasure'). As such, I always end up procrastinating.

This mostly prevents me from reading beyond the first few pages in a book, which brings me to another thing I'm wondering about - continuation of an activity at a later time. Besides simple forgetfulness, I seem unable to rekindle that interest time and again - this in contrast to that eagerness I remember having as a child, propelling me to continue a video game etc. - but, paradoxically I still have this urge to keep (from the above example) web pages open, until I'd possibly finish reading them four months later.

Also, I seem to notice that even while watching movies etc. I keep having these unrelated cyclic thoughts, mostly worrying about future events - which is why I think I'm unable to concentrate, typically.

So... could this be adut ADD? I didn't even think about it as a child because it didn't bother me at all... but, whatever this is, is now quite disruptive. Although, of course, I'm not sure how much of this could simply be AS.

It's confusing because AS itself can have symptoms of ADD. Then you can have AS with ADD as a co-morbid. What's the difference? I don't know. The thing that caught my eye is you said "increasingly". I think the symptoms should have been present early in life. Also ADD is not just being able to pay attention, sometimes you hyperfocus. I am diagnosed with ADD primarily inattentive but I have significant AS traits and my son is diagnosed with Asperger's. Brain scans show that cerebral cortex activity actually decreases when the subject attempts to solve a difficult problem. This describes me. I get sleepy when I'm overwhelmed. I often have to take a nap just to transition from working and getting stuff done at home after work. My job incidentally is very low skilled janitorial type stuff.

ADD is more serious problem, than Autism, I guess

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Crap. I double posted and ended up deleting both. I was going to say that I wouldn't say that but that I thought that ADHD was not acknowledged as being the deficit it can be.

I don't know if you have ADD. But consider that stress also creates difficulty with concentrating--and you mentioned worrying about future events while watching movies, which indicates anxiety. Being tired can also indicate someone who's been over-stressed or anxious.

It sounds like your "problem" is increasing too. Some other possibilities include iron deficiency--or vitamin B deficiency. You could try vitamin B if you're tired. And studies show that it's a good idea for ADD people to take fish oil high in the Omega 3 EPA, so consider it if you want--it's good for you either way.

The same thing is happening to me, while I have ADD and take adderall which seems like a miracle pill too good to be true, I think your lack of interest in things that once interested you is a side effect of depression. I recently read the Song of ice and fire series and i couldn't get into it like i did the dark tower series which i read a few years ago when i wasn't depressed. I believe worrying about future events to the point of not being able to concentrate while you read is another symptom of depression, or at the very least anxiety. You should see a psychiatrist if possible. You don't really have anything to lose.

I certainly have such problem of concentrations now, I think it may be because I spend too much time on internet.

I'm ADD and NVLD co-morbid. It's quite common with NVLD. NVLD is rather similar to Aspergers so I'm not sure if the comorbidity rates are the same for Aspies or not.