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Post by ccd on Dec 26, 2018 20:43:30 GMT -5
Hi Daneau,
I didn't get diagnosed with ADD until I was in my 40s, and it was such a relief to have an understanding of some of my behavior.
The medication doesn't help with everything. I still have other issues, including depression, but getting help with the ADD is great.
Good fortune to you in going forward.
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Post by ccd on Dec 26, 2018 20:43:53 GMT -5
Hi Daneau,
I didn't get diagnosed with ADD until I was in my 40s, and it was such a relief to have an understanding of some of my behavior.
The medication doesn't help with everything. I still have other issues, including depression, but getting help with the ADD is great.
Good fortune to you in going forward.
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Post by ccd on Dec 26, 2018 20:46:25 GMT -5
OOPS--posted twice by mistake
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Post by Irisheyes on Dec 27, 2018 0:55:09 GMT -5
Hi, Daye. I'm not back again, yet, but I keep a tab open to this site (and far too many more!) and decided to peek in on the latest posts here. So glad to see you posting.
I don't know if my reason for my own hiatus is anxiety or something similar, or nothing like it at all. I just needed a break from whatever I was feeling when I was here every day. It's been a nice and much needed break, but I do miss my friends here, a lot. Thinking about it is bringing on some yuckiness, so I don't want to dwell on it.
Anyway, enough about me. I hope your anxiety about posting is of the mild variety, especially if posting helps you in other ways. I'm glad you got a diagnosis and are exploring treatment options for ADD/ADHD.
Best wishes to you as you wind down 2018 and gear up for a new beginning in 2019. Hugs!
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Post by MissABCD on Dec 27, 2018 21:11:59 GMT -5
Daye, you were greatly missed! MissABCD
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Post by Unswamping on Dec 28, 2018 0:36:55 GMT -5
Daye, im glad you are back. Im glad the ADD diagnosis is helping you. I have ADD in my family, three out of five siblings have it, all diagnosed at different ages: 5, 25 and 55. My brother diagnosed at 5 had been on Ritalin and is now medication free. He and i have had several conversations about how he adapts his life and surroundings to help him work with his adhd. He is very successful at what he does now, after struggling for a long time. Like he struggles to do paperwork and doesnt attempt it during regular working hours while people are around. He stays after work, in the office alone, no distractions (tv, phone, etc) He clears off the desk and puts just one piece of paper at a time. Then using the hyperfocus of add, he is able to zip through the paperwork. He said it takes practice and some trial and error to find what works for the individual but he actually niw thinks its an asset. Im hoping you will have the same success.
A really good book i read might help you. Organizing solutions for people with adhd: tips and tools to help you take charge of your life and get organized by susan c. Pinsky. It explains the issues people with adhd have and how to counteract some of the negative effects and build on the strengths. I like how sensitive she is to the issue. The important thing in implementing her strategies is remembering its your life, your home. If having everything labeled helps you function better, then go for it. What other people think doesnt matter, its your home.
Wishing you success as you forge ahead.
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Post by LauraLotsaStuff on Dec 28, 2018 19:28:40 GMT -5
OP....All that sounds so much like me...maybe we all have more in common than we think. I've been put on anti-depressants before, but I didn't like how it made me feel "fake" happy. DS1 IS ADHD and mildly autistic, and my mom said that I was very young they thought I was autistic as well. My grade school progress reports were full of comments like "needs to manage time more wisely" "has trouble completing tasks" but in the 70's they weren't giving out ADD meds like candy. People like to keep teasing me about failing memory now that I'm pushing 50, even though I tell everyone that is how I have been my entire life. I'm sure age doesn't help, but I've never clear-minded, organized, quick, sharp, punctual, and many other things that seem to come so easily to others. People wonder why supposed easy tasks are so difficult for me and I don't know how to explain it. Typically I am called the big "L-word". My ex-husband even called me that. I want to get things done, but I seem to lack the ability to know HOW to start, execute and get them done. Don't really know the solution so I just keep trying to struggle through it. IF you are on your way to getting help, that is great!
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Post by mylittlescholar on Dec 28, 2018 19:55:45 GMT -5
Congratulations, dayeanu I was diagnosed late in life as well. I have been off meds since February, honing my coping skill-set, but as I am trying to reboot my business (including working with folks with similar issues) I have decided to go back on them. Now if I could just organize myself enough to actually pick up the prescription!!!
But seriously, I have tracked my productive hours off meds vs. on meds, and it is four hours vs. eight. When I am extremely stressed, I can't get my brain to focus long enough to bring a glass of water to my lips, though I have been trying to get a drink for HOURS. Its ridiculous and aggravating to no end.
Anyway, I have started to write (in 3D) about my particular "light and fun" approach to dealing with this, and if that approach appeals to you, I can tag you when I post along these lines.
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:01:02 GMT -5
Congratulations, dayeanu I was diagnosed late in life as well. I have been off meds since February, honing my coping skill-set, but as I am trying to reboot my business (including working with folks with similar issues) I have decided to go back on them. Now if I could just organize myself enough to actually pick up the prescription!!!
But seriously, I have tracked my productive hours off meds vs. on meds, and it is four hours vs. eight. When I am extremely stressed, I can't get my brain to focus long enough to bring a glass of water to my lips, though I have been trying to get a drink for HOURS. Its ridiculous and aggravating to no end.
Anyway, I have started to write (in 3D) about my particular "light and fun" approach to dealing with this, and if that approach appeals to you, I can tag you when I post along these lines. I'd love for you to tag me!
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:03:08 GMT -5
dayeanu !! Merry Christmas (day-after) and welcome back. This is the very best place to be yourself and get on track to creating a wonderful home. I hope the new meds and diagnosis help you. hugs, Thank you!
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:05:33 GMT -5
I have been thinking about you. I have missed seeing your posts. Welcome back. You have been missed Thank you, Di! I can't wait to.catch up on what you are doing!
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:06:40 GMT -5
Hi Daneau, I didn't get diagnosed with ADD until I was in my 40s, and it was such a relief to have an understanding of some of my behavior. The medication doesn't help with everything. I still have other issues, including depression, but getting help with the ADD is great. Good fortune to you in going forward. You are right that the meds don't fix everything... But they are a good start.
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:08:04 GMT -5
Hi, Daye. I'm not back again, yet, but I keep a tab open to this site (and far too many more!) and decided to peek in on the latest posts here. So glad to see you posting. I don't know if my reason for my own hiatus is anxiety or something similar, or nothing like it at all. I just needed a break from whatever I was feeling when I was here every day. It's been a nice and much needed break, but I do miss my friends here, a lot. Thinking about it is bringing on some yuckiness, so I don't want to dwell on it. Anyway, enough about me. I hope your anxiety about posting is of the mild variety, especially if posting helps you in other ways. I'm glad you got a diagnosis and are exploring treatment options for ADD/ADHD. Best wishes to you as you wind down 2018 and gear up for a new beginning in 2019. Hugs! I'm so glad to see you, Irisheyes. I don't want to lose touch with you
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:10:36 GMT -5
Daye, im glad you are back. Im glad the ADD diagnosis is helping you. I have ADD in my family, three out of five siblings have it, all diagnosed at different ages: 5, 25 and 55. My brother diagnosed at 5 had been on Ritalin and is now medication free. He and i have had several conversations about how he adapts his life and surroundings to help him work with his adhd. He is very successful at what he does now, after struggling for a long time. Like he struggles to do paperwork and doesnt attempt it during regular working hours while people are around. He stays after work, in the office alone, no distractions (tv, phone, etc) He clears off the desk and puts just one piece of paper at a time. Then using the hyperfocus of add, he is able to zip through the paperwork. He said it takes practice and some trial and error to find what works for the individual but he actually niw thinks its an asset. Im hoping you will have the same success.
A really good book i read might help you. Organizing solutions for people with adhd: tips and tools to help you take charge of your life and get organized by susan c. Pinsky. It explains the issues people with adhd have and how to counteract some of the negative effects and build on the strengths. I like how sensitive she is to the issue. The important thing in implementing her strategies is remembering its your life, your home. If having everything labeled helps you function better, then go for it. What other people think doesnt matter, its your home.
Wishing you success as you forge ahead.
Thank you, unswamping. I appreciate the input and the book mentioned.
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Post by dayeanu on Jan 1, 2019 21:18:41 GMT -5
I appreciate ALL the welcomes back. I am glad everyone is here, and still speaking to me.
I know the ADHD meds help me feel.better, make me.focus better, calm me down a lot, ease my anxiety, and help me sleep. But I still don't have any motivation, etc. I'm taking very low dose amphetamines. The doctor thinks he needs to increase it. I'm not so sure that more will be better. I'm looking for other ways to manage the remaining issues.
I am at least understanding things better, and not blaming myself so much.
I think I am going to move back to my old.blog to write about these things. Again, thank you all for the welcome!
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