cope with my A.D.D.

I have always had ADD but I was diagnosed at age 23 – I am now 28. Since diganosis and treatment began, I have improved immensely in managing an adult life – paying the bills, showing up to things on time as often as possible, keeping up with my wallet, keys, and phone, not waiting until the last minute to do things, trying not to interrupt people when they are talking, trying not to talk so much. However, I have realized that ADD is a way of life, and it is never going to be cured. My brain ( I love my brain, I really do) is always going to operate in a certain way, and I have to maximize the advantages while minimizing the disadvantages. It’s a lifelong struggle.

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Fear of myself — 2 years ago

basically, I think I have many issues and I need to deal with them. I feel like Im not a person im just empty and nothing or a thing that uses people and sometimes I feel like Ive lost control of myself and that Im getting to far away from reality.

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It’s been over a month since I finally caved and got back on my meds like a good boy. The difference is noticeable. Not perfect yet, but definitely coping.

Went to a new counselor Friday and she was VERY good. I actually hate going to new doctors, all the repeating of everything I told the last one seems soooo icky!

But I like her a lot and she has new insight, which I found helpful.

She also treats children with ADD, and I think my oldest has it. This is why I picked her because finding ways to parent better will help our wee little family.

Seeing her again on Wednesday, which sounds soon, but because our last session was mostly “tell me why you’re here”... now it’ll be time to get to work.

But, I’ve got ADD (constantly on the go, always a little over the top, very creative… c’mon, like you didn’t diagnose me from your computer)...

Although it goes through cycles, I just have NOT been able to concentrate on stuff since I’ve come back from Thanksgiving.

I’ve got huge projects at work and a few minutes into them and I have to step away… it’s a fight to complete some of these important pieces.

It wasn’t until last year, when I was going through my divorce that I was diagnosed. Surprisingly, I think I was the only one who had no idea.

So, I’m a little slow on the curve of containing it and making it work for me, instead of against me… especially at times like this.

Any thoughts/advice are welcome ;o)

I think I am going to go to Super Supplements when I have a little extra money and ask if there are any natural supplements I can take for ADHD. I have heard that adults can take the children’s supplements, they just have to take more since the dosage is administered according to weight.

I was diagnosed with ADHD. The doc put me on Ritalin. I first had to take 1 5 mg twice daily for 5 days, then 2 twice daily, and now 3 twice daily. I dont feel like it is doing anything to help my concentration? All i feel is like more moody and annoyed by things. Do I need another med? Has this not worked for any1 else?? HELP!

Hey peepz out there that have ADD like me im on ritalin it helps im on a routine with this drug my first tabelt is at 8am in the morning then at 2pm my second tablet always make sure you are on the correct routine of timing with ritalin because if you dont you will start to unbalance the medication and it wont work properly and you feel worse. Ive been feeling alot of euphoria i get straange thoughts about people and what might happen im not sure what to do about this listen to music and exercise regualary i heard.Sometimes i have alot of downtime to myself aswel and accept who you are and do nt change yourself and if you make a mistake or get angry just say “THERE GOES MY ADD AGAIN” IVE NOTICE IVE BEEN MORE SEXUALLY ACTIVE ON RITZ.

Hello,
I never had ADD until I got thrown out of a mini van and got pretty close to being killed in a car accident in high school. I got hit in the head and had my ear chopped off. My ear is fine, but as a result of getting hit in the head I was told that I had ADD. At the time, I didn’t listen to them or accept it because I felt fine and normal again, but as I am getting older, it seems to be affecting me more. I hate focusing on things for a long time and I may know something that someone has told me, but 20 minutes later, I will ask the same question again, without even thinking about the fact that I was told the answer 20 minutes ago. I don’t want to get on medication because I don’t agree that it’s the answer, but are there other things that I can do to try to cope with it? Vitamins? Certain foods? I just don’t want medications because I am afraid that I would be a different person. Any suggestions would be great and appreciated!

I’ll always be ADD. However, after living with it for years, I’ve finally managed to make myself better.

I meditate, it does help!
I keep a list of things to do and I complete them, (and reward myself when I do)!
I exercise!
I eat right!
I eat less sugars!
I do whacky things when the time is right!
I take all natural meds, Attend, (no side effects, all natural, FDA approved and regulated, W-O-R-K-S).
I don’t allow myself to make excuses any more.
I live my life.

=)

I’m finally a happier person in these aspects!