I’m a MESS

I am not sure about a palm pilot, I would just loose that too... need something more with a tracking capability, that I would have to wear 24 / 7 that was if something come missing... I would have little tabs on everything and use the tracker for that one item to locate it.

Have a good day all,

Hi Sarah....below is a link for a support group in your area. Hope this helps. Good luck

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Hi Sarah,

I think almost anyone with ADD ends up being depressed. Most of us have spent our whole lives working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up and still are called "lazy".

And don't worry about anyone thinking you are a hypochondriac, our family has had a number of medical and other issues befall us in the course of about 4 years. We have a family member with multiple physical problems. They are very obvious, and it seems very unfair that so many things can happen to one person. But sometimes it does.

I think a good coach is the best thing. But I also ran into a book on organization for ADD that may help. It is called "ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life" by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau. It is available on Amazon.com as well as most large bookstores.

The most important thing is to talk to the great people here and know that you are not alone! 

Sarah- Welcome and I'll keep you in my prayers!!!  I know that it's tough right now and things sound absolutely overwhelming! We are all here to help you along this path!

A palm piloit helped me before I was diagnosed with ADD... it beeps at me 1hour before any scheduled appointments! You can have it remind you when to do everything! My palm tells me when bills are due and when to change the air filter in the bathroom and everything!

Just remember to breathe. When things become overwhelming.... breathe and come up with a plan. It's ok to not finish everything today. I chant to myself "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference" over and over until I am calmer.

One day at a time.......

Hello welcome to the board, I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar myself back when I was 15/16... only took meds for a few years... and up until now age 32, I have not been on any medication. I don't know what type Bi-Polar I am suppose to be.

But recently went back to the doctor to ask to be tested for ADHD, and also told my doctor that I didn't think I was Bi-Polar like he first diagnosed.

I will finally see my doctor today on the blood work he run (was also testing for being diabetic and having trouble getting tired during the day).

I use to have moodswings real bad when I was a teenager, usually was stuck in manic mode myself (kind of miss them days) but I do understand you on that part and I also can't afford the meds.

This is my second time trying to convince doc to put me on meds that are affordable, first time was a nightmare, they never did help me (just kept giving free samples of meds which didn't matter cause I could not afford them) same thing now, taking free sample on med that cost too much..

I know I am not happy with my current doctor and starting to realize that I should of looked for someone else a long time ago that had more confidence in this area then what I am dealing with now.

Sorry to hear about the other problem you are having with your back. Have you applied for SSI Disability? I had that some years ago, but they revoked my disability just as soon as I got married!!! Just because DH's made better income then they would allow. Never did get a college education, and the jobs recently have been too stressful.

Oh I wanted to give you another web site, even though it is ADD also, I notice quite a few other Bi-Polars over there and they have information about support groups in your area, plus peer coaching and other coaching information.

http://www.addforums.com/forums/index.php?

Looks like it is down right now, but it is a hugh community over there.

Glad to meet you, nice seeing other Bi-Polars around... I might be Bi-Polar myself, I just could not tell on my own, since the ADDers here seem to match me better, so hard knowing and getting treated for the right thing these days.

Fort Lauderdale
Gary J. Santucci, Ed.S.
(954) 474-1119

Miami
Terry L. Scheinberg, B.S.
Center of Attention
(305) 661-0373

Sarasota
Overcomers Counseling Center
Shirl McNabb
738 Foggy Morn Ln
Bradenton, FL 34212

I do not know how close these are to you but I thought It would help.

Hi Sarah,

Don't blame yourself. Of course you're depressed! When simple tasks become overwhelming, that can be depressing. You didn't wish this for yourself, it just happened. Dixiepeep has given some great information on where to go. I'd take advantage of it.

Do you have good support from your family? Do they take your illnesses in stride or has everything crashed to a halt because of it?

I find one of the most challenging things about ADHD is lack of family support. You often become the sacrificial lamb, the blame for all the dysfunction that occurs in the family. Only as an adult do you have the power to change that and it's not easy. But if you insist your family helps and supports you, life will be easier. That doesn't mean demanding that they comply with everything you want or say, but it means that they don't criticize you unfairly or ignore you when you need help.

Cheekydeeky