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Post by 'Guest' on Oct 29, 2003 14:54:42 GMT -5
New here! Just wondering if anyone is around. E-mail me if you would like to get th eboard moving!
THANKS
tami919@hotmail.com
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Post by Sheri on Nov 7, 2003 17:04:43 GMT -5
I'm here, just realized that the group had migrated here from yahoo. would love to talk to others. how did anyone go about getting a diagnosis as an adult, i have 1 DD with a diagnosis of ADD inattentive type and twins that seem to have attention issues along with LD's.
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Post by spanky203 on Nov 9, 2003 0:10:03 GMT -5
I still check in about once a week. I was diagnosed a few months ago. My sister pointed out to me that it might be a possibility and urged me to talk to the my family dr. The rest is history.
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Post by Tami on Nov 12, 2003 12:20:27 GMT -5
My brother had mentioned it to me and we both saught doctors. We were both diagnosed. I have ADHD and he has ADD. We both believe our father has it but he is being very stubborn. He took ritalin "ONCE", and only 5 mg and said it didn't work LOL We left alone. He wants a more concrete answer (meaning a brain scan) then having a psych give him info. We compare behaviors ALL of the time.
I am happily taking ritalin and life is better. I am sad I wasn't diagnosed earlier but I am happy now and am moving on.
THANKS for posting.
Tami (33) -working mom to 4 kids, Brittany, Keigan, Max and Caleigh
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Post by abb on Jan 12, 2004 9:48:51 GMT -5
hi there I'm abb and i've recently been diaonosed with ADD and found this website. I like to know if there is any support groups in the Edinburgh area? ABB
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Post by Natalie on Jan 31, 2004 20:16:39 GMT -5
Hello, I am just realizing that I am ADD/ADHD with probably other conditions that I have been living with all of my life. I am a 42 year old grandmother and I am so relieved to finally be able to identify with others. My husband is happy to know that I have found some answer to who I am and what is making me tick. I have been crying happily and, I suppose, sadly too! So long I have been plagued with not understanding why I could not move on through messes and projects in my life. I've sought professional help for depression with no help and faced further confusion and despair. I have leaned heavily on my spiritual life to maintain my sanity. That journey has been a rough one too. Now I feel like I have some hope and I am inspired by your posts and insights. It is so unburdening to know that I am not alone. Tears cloud my eyes as I type. I had become so tired and frustrated. Doctors have been useless as I have been checking on menopause symtoms and so many other concerns with no answers surfacing. God Bless you my wonderfully created sisters. I do know that our special makeup is not in vain and there is a special plan for each and everyone of our lives. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Cathryne on Feb 2, 2004 19:20:26 GMT -5
Hey everyone out there in ADD-land,
Got diagnosed about a month ago. Was hoping medication would be a miracle cure but it's so not. Don't have the husband, boyfriend or family in town so just have to do it on my own. Do have 3 kids all of whom show symptoms. Very frustrated that I can't find my floor, kitchen counters or anything else one might be interested in viewing occasionally. Do have Mr & Mrs Claus up on the wall still and it's February!!!! Have thought about taking them down several times but guess what... I got distracted! Argh!!!
Just wondering if any of us ever actually really get it together. Got to go now - burning the supper!
Hope everyone has a great day! Cathryne
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Post by tapatia313 on Feb 4, 2004 17:37:48 GMT -5
Don't get discouraged Cathryne! I'm new in this forum also. I was diagnosed in July '03 and struggled mightily to get the right medication. I finally had to change doctors in order to get a different medication. I was two seconds from getting fired from my job before getting on this new medication and it has made all the difference. I realize I still have a lot of things to work on, but the medication will help. Don't feel bad about the Santas, I moved in to my apartment two years ago and I still haven't unpacked!! I also don't have a significant other or family members anywhere in the vicinity (which is actually a good thing), and my friends had never heard of ADD. Incredibly, there doesn't seem to be any support groups in Houston, so it's great that at least we have these online groups.
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Post by patsmom2003 on Feb 12, 2004 17:43:00 GMT -5
I'm new here and want to help in any way I can, I have not yet been diagnosed but am pretty positive that I, and my 4 kids have ADD/ADHD in one form or another. So far I have coped with myself (not without trials and tribulations) and finally, hopefully, found an answer to my lifelong struggle to fit in and find out who I am and why I feel the way I do. I am looking forward to sharing coping strategies and testimonies with you all. Yes, I would like to help get the forums going and help to make this a place where ADDers fit in together. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help in addition to my regular posts. Ttyl. Your friend, Rhonda
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Post by patsmom2003 on Feb 12, 2004 17:48:32 GMT -5
Hi, it's me again (Rhonda). I thought I would leave my email address so you could email me if you want. It is:
pats_mom2003@yahoo.ca
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Post by ItsAWonderfulLife on Mar 22, 2004 22:06:57 GMT -5
Hello Ladies! My name is Sarah and I have had ADD for 10 years and have been on medication for just as long. I understand what you are all going through with just being diagnosed and I also know where you are coming from with your frustrations and feelings. I want you all to know that I am here and would love to dialogue with you on any issues or questions you have. You can e-mail me at Apologetics417@hotmail.com. Feel free to do so and I look forward to hearing from you girls!
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Post by Jackie on May 3, 2004 13:17:48 GMT -5
Hi everyone
I discovered this site today and am overwhelmed by the information.
My youngest son (aged 7) was recently diagnosed with ADHD and through research and attending a support group for parents of ADHD children I suspect that I am also ADD.
How does one go about being tested at this age (40)?
I am organised to the point of being obsessive at work but completely disorganised at home. I spend the day with constant lists in my head of things to do and thinking about what I'm going to do in the house and cook for supper when I get home from work - none of it ever happens. I love to cook but I don't have the patience any more and it's easier to open the freezer. I'm such a bad mother - my kids should be getting a much better diet than they are right now but I just feel completely overwhelmed by it all whenever I try to put my mind to it.
I'm leaving my job after 5 years after being verbally-bullied for most of that time. People tell me to let it wash over me and although I preach the old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me" to my children I can't seem to incorporate it in my own life. My colleagues would tell you that it is one big happy family there but I can honestly say that I have never fitted it and will probably never have any contact with any one of them ever again once I leave next week.
Sorry to pour out my soul. Jackie
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It all makes perfect sense until I try to do it.
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Post by HiddenBarb on May 3, 2004 18:46:22 GMT -5
Hi, This is Hidden Barb. I've posted in the ADD Messies Board and the Over-50 ADDers.
I've worked hard all winter and spring trying to get this place straightened. It just doesn't stay that way. I know how to do it, but if I put things away I forget about them.
Everywhere I sit in the house I make a "nest" of papers around me. I'm always tearing out and clipping papers I don't want to forget about.
I bought a wonderful book about organization for the person with ADD. It all makes wonderful sense - but, I just can't seem to following through.
Please get these boards moving. I would love some encouragement.
Barbara
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Post by Jackie on May 4, 2004 9:20:20 GMT -5
HiddenBarb I hear you - I would also like to get the boards moving (if I have the right to say that as I only joined yesterday!)
I also have piles and piles of papers everywhere. I keep saying that as soon as I finish work I'll get down to it. Next week will be my last week at my current job and I really plan to try to put into action what I am thinking right now - keep your fingers crossed for me!
Jackie
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Post by Hidden Barb on May 7, 2004 15:06:48 GMT -5
Hi Jackie, Best of luck in your career move to "stay at home mom". I think that if I left the house more often it might stay neater. Keep me posted on the "messies" board of how you like being at home.
Barbara
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