Went to see my counselor | ADHD Information

OhMy : : : I think all the symptoms, you said yes to under bipolar are typical ADDr. I to live with feelings of pessimism, guilt and worthlesness. Some of these and the others you mentioned may be a result of untreated ADD or have their own separate source.

I don't know the per centage of ADDrs who struggle with feelings of guilt, pessimism and the others you mentioned, but if it's not a coexisting symptom it might be your personality responding to the untreated ADD.

If you have a history of childhood PTSD this can also be an aditional mix into the dilemas you may be facing.

Let us know what happens when you can . . .

My advice - novice and unexperienced as it is, if they give you amphetamines and doesn't seem to help after a week, then talk to your dr immediately - you may either need to increase the dosage (i hope not) or stop taking then altogether before any addictive habits can set in.

Hi guys. I SAID HI GUYS......EYEBALLS PLEASE......Thank you.

I went to my councelor today and told him what happened yesterday

see http://www.adhdnews.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12449& PN=1

He is going to refer me to a psychiatrist at the center where I see him for evaluation for ADD. He said they also are going to evaluate me for Bi-polar disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. I looked up the symtoms of both these other diagnosis and listed them below Found I did have some of the listed signs in each. I also randomly picked out a few other and also have some signs in each. ADHD I have about 80% to 90% of the signs. So I am not sure why there even going there. See below. Said I would probably be seen in a week or two.

Antisocial Personality disoder:

failure to conform to social norms

When drunk

deceitfulness

When lying about my drinking

impulsivity

Ok, you got me there drunk or sober.

irritability and aggressiveness

NEVER, drunk or sober.

reckless disregard for safety of self or others

Never when sober, I have driven drunk.

consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations

Sober I leave jobs before they can, "find me out", I just don't go to work when I am drinking.

lack of remorse

I LIVE IN REMORSE, only stops when I am drunk.

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Bi-polar disorder:

Increased energy, activity, and restlessness

At times

Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood

I wish

Extreme irritability

never

Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another

yep,

Distractibility, can't concentrate well

yep

Little sleep needed

sleep fine

Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers

I don't think so. Hand on daily.

Poor judgment

yea

Spending sprees

Never, hold onto money with death grip so prepared for the next disaster.

A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual

Nope, always the same old stuff

Increased sexual drive

Sex 2-3 times a week, not on my mid that often.

Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications

yea alcohol

Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior

never agressive, sometimes I do interrupt people when i should be silent and I can not seem to stop this even though I am conscience of it.

Denial that anything is wrong

Something is definitly wrong.

Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood

Yep, hopelessness.

Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism

yup

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

yup

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex

nope

Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions

yes,yes,yes

Restlessness or irritability

Sleeping too much, or can't sleep

sleep normal

Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain

could use to drop a few, but not unhealthy

Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury

nope

Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

yup

Guess i will just have to see what they say. It was good that I was already seeing a counselor though. He did not have a major probelm refering me. Said his only concern was that if i am not ADD, then I would become addicted to amphetamines and could possibly get worse. Is there a worse?

Thanks for being there.