What others have done? | ADHD Information

What rayray said.

Don't kill yourself! You can overcome these issues, but it takes time. Keep going to your therapist. If you can scrape together the cash, maybe you can see the ADHD specialist occassionally.

Most of my life problems stem from or are greatly exacerbated by ADD. If you can adequately address the ADD, some other problems may also work out. Try reading some books about it to get tips on handling day-to-day issues, even if you aren't medicated.

taritac38677.6759027778I'm in the no job boat also. I hope some of the successful ADHDers post.
I have often wondered what I would be good at...If anything. I'm 46 years
old and clueless.

If you are having serious thoghts of taking your life...get help now!

you are not alone. I care!

Also, the sessions focused on my becoming depressed and anxiety.  After three months, I stopped going. 

 

 

i hear you brother, get a new doctor

did you guys consider anxiety & depression roots from the pressures

of being an ADD - F*%K UP?

when we attacked my add other probs improved

good luck & dont kill yourself, its a panic response, has crossed my mind

catch myself saying "FU&K life" but push through it

your history sounds like mine dont know u & im not a doc  but my 1st thought is

problbems & pressure create by ADD root of all my stressfull, depressed & anxious feelings.

ADD sux and it needs to be maintaind or life will suck 2

 

ray

 

GET AN EXPERT!!!!!!!

Am a newbie who found this site while surfing.  Will try not to be long-winded, but I also need to vent.  Also, I apologize if this is similar to other posts....

I'm a 38-year old male and currently unemployed.  I first suspected I was ADD about 12 years ago after reading an article.  While I have a Bachelors degree and an MBA, I was always a "C" student and could never get myself to study, do homework or go to class.  Would definitely procrastinate until the last minute.  Yet, I've always done above average on standardized tests and, while I would do average in most classes, would always get the gist of what the subject was about and remember years later.  After a while, I just chalked it up to never developing good study skills.  When I started working, I found that I could not stay at my desk for more than 15 or 20 minutes and would get up and walk around the plant or offices.  I would work on things very quickly, yet would always make small mistakes or miss details.  Even when I would force myself to proofread or look over something before turning it in, I would still miss something.  I hated being micro-managed and rules that I perceived had no value and would look for ways to get even with managers or lash out.  I would start looking to change jobs after about a year because of boredom.  After missing out on promotions and getting fired from another position, I started believing that I was lazy and just did not have the talent to be successful.  After reading the ADHD article, I decided to get evaluated.  The doctor I went to decided that I wasn't ADHD because I had graduated from high school and college.  Also, I had done well on an aptitude test he gave me and my Mother could not recall me having problems as a child.  So I let it go and continued onward.  Ten years later, I had gotten an MBA but was still having issues at work.  Procrastination, boredom, walking around, intolerant of any criticism and details.  I started getting depressed and couldn't figure out what was wrong.  Even though I "knew" what I needed to do to be successful, I could not force myself to change.  If I was just lazy, then why couldn't I just find a job to just get by and earn a paycheck?  Why was there something pulling at me to achieve more in life?  I finally went to psychologist who specialized in adult ADD.  He focused on my life experiences and observations of me while we talked.  Based on that, he diagnosed me with have ADHD.  Unfortunately, he didn’t take my insurance, so I went to a clinic that did.  The experience was somewhat helpful at best.  I tried different medications such as Welbutrin, Xanax, Concerta and another medication I can’t remember.  Basically, the medications either didn’t work or my body would adjust after a couple weeks.  Also, the sessions focused on my becoming depressed and anxiety.  After three months, I stopped going. 

 

Recently, I quit my job to try and find something else that would be a better fit with my ADHD.  I am still having days where I get depressed and start thinking about suicide.  I would be curious to hear from others about what type of work they do or what type of companies they work at where there ADHD is an asset.  Also, I would love to hear what others have done to work around there ADHD. 

 

Stacy E Burrell

Detroit, MI

Wow, Stacy.

My heart goes out to you.  You CAN be successful and have ADHD also. I had a degree that works with how I'm wired.. it was very artsy fartsy

I made good grades because the material was interesting.. I got to learn about interpersonal communication and acting in Reader's theatre.. I love children, so I also got my teaching certificate.  I have long realized that I could NEVER be a regular classroom teacher. I  teach a class in which no one has a state mandated test, the kids are free to learn at their own pace, and I am as free to be as creative, silly, and child like as I want!

I think the biggest trick to being successful is to work with our unusual wiring and not against it.  I work with it. I use my imagination, and I have fun. 

working around it? nope, work with it.. Once a person is able to accept themselves, laugh at their mistakes and mishaps.. everything else falls into place. I share your problems with anxiety..luckily I got help when I needed it and got myself together.  But it was a long road, if I can travel it. Anyone can!!

Sherry