Not sure if it fits

Just trying to see if ADHD fits. I may go see someone about this. There is definitely something wrong with my habits and it stems from procrastination due to perfectionism/fear/slothfullness.

Common Behaviors and Problems of Adult ADHD

The following behaviors and problems may stem directly from ADHD or may be the result of related adjustment difficulties:

Chronic lateness and forgetfulness. Yes
Anxiety. Yes, I am quite introverted. I do an OK job of hiding it. My anxiety is compounded by procrastination, but it is sort of the anxiety that drives the procrastination sometimes because it makes things seem like a bigger hurdle than they are, due to an expectation of perfection or something. So, I will procrastinate preparing for a presentation because it seems scarier than it actually is, in my mind(anxiety). But if I did prepare well, then I probably would not have as much anxiety.
Low self-esteem. Yes
Employment problems. No but I always feel like I am underachieving due to procrastination
Difficulty controlling anger. Not really
Impulsiveness. No
Substance abuse or addiction. Internet addiction possibly, but I dont know. More like an addiction to procrastination
Poor organization skills. Yes, due to procrastination. I know how to be organized but that is just another thing to put off...
Procrastination. Duh
Low frustration tolerance. Not sure.
Chronic boredom. Not really, I feel overstimulated
Difficulty concentrating when reading. Sort of, but its a new phenomena. When I read something I really want to read then I can focus. Its only been since the end of college and the beginning of grad school that I've noticed a difficulty focusing on reading, but I think that stems from procrastination not typical ADD.
Mood swings. When tired or hungry I get anxious and sometimes depressed, but I tend to starve myself(put off eating till the last minute) because I am so busy
Depression. Not really, usually when I feel bad its because of hunger or fatigue
Relationship problems. No

School-Related Impairments Linked to Adult ADHD

Adults with ADHD may have:

Had a history of poorer educational performance and were underachievers. High performance, but I still feel like I have underachieved because I know how badly I have procrastinated
Had more frequent school disciplinary actions. No
Had to repeat a grade. No
Dropped out of school more often. Never

CptSaveAho wrote:Just trying to see if ADHD fits. I may go see someone about this. There is definitely something wrong with my habits and it stems from procrastination due to perfectionism/fear/slothfullness.

I havent met a deadline I couldnt miss. I dont remember an important deadline that wasnt preceded by an all-nighter. The more important the deadline, the more I will focus on every other thing that needs doing. You can tell I have important/critical deadlines when 1. my place is clean 2. I am posting like crazy, on forums like this one...

Ritalin helped me and I knew within an hour of taking my first pill that it was an important piece of the puzzle.

marycarterpaint wrote:

CptSaveAho wrote:Just trying to see if ADHD fits. I may go see someone about this. There is definitely something wrong with my habits and it stems from procrastination due to perfectionism/fear/slothfullness.

I havent met a deadline I couldnt miss. I dont remember an important deadline that wasnt preceded by an all-nighter. The more important the deadline, the more I will focus on every other thing that needs doing. You can tell I have important/critical deadlines when 1. my place is clean 2. I am posting like crazy, on forums like this one...

Ritalin helped me and I knew within an hour of taking my first pill that it was an important piece of the puzzle.

Thank you! You sound exactly like me. What are the other pieces of the puzzle, do you think?