New Here - On a downward spiral | ADHD Information

I am 29/male and on a rapid downward spiral.  I haven't been diagnosed by a medical professional but I think that I have a moderate to severe case of ADHD plus low level depression.

I am going to see a doc, but every ADHD symptom describes me to a T. I cannot concentrate on one task for more than 5 minutes (if that long) before getting distracted and moving to something else.

I have had more jobs in the past nine years than I can count (temp and perm) and I recently just got let go from a job that I only had for a month because I didn't get a project completed on time and I got no direction or training from my supervisor.

My previous job ended last August because of too many errors and because 'I couldn't handle basic responsibilities of the position after close to two years. At least I can somewhat 'cover' for the past six months because I completed a graduate degree in finance (MS degree).  I just got by on a 3.01 when you need a 3.00 to graduate.  I could study for a exam for days and reread & redo problems and only get a c+ or b-, when people study one day before and get an A.

My previous jobs were in accounting & finance which I am always bored with and make mistakes because of lack of motivation and boredom. 

Plus I am disorganzied, lose things, drive recklessly, impulsive, etc..  I always need to be busy and frequently overschedule, try to do more than I can handle which ends in disaster. 

a recipe for a nosedive, to be sure.

try not to be so hard on yourself. easy to say, i know. but i've got some years on you, and all the beating up on myself has only increased the rate of descent.

Hey Nickl8tor,

Welcome to the boards.

You'll survive. I did. Do. Am. Just like you.

Severe ADHD. Comorbid Depression. Love the drugs.

Got fired/quit/bankrupt/divorced/broke up/ alot. But life goes on.

It gets better each time.

The good parts, that is.

Get to your doc quick.

Then learn your coping mechs.

Then look up. Always.

Best wishes,

David


NickL28,
We feel you. You definitely sound like you are ADHD, but you should definitely get a professional diagnosis.

Seeker is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT-- don't beat yourself up about this. Constantly remind yourself of your awesomeness, especially when you're f**king up. It becomes so easy to buy into all the negativity that life throws your way, but you will never survive if you become the sum total of your failures.

What do you LIKE to do? Start there. Don't even THINK of doing some mundane, dumbass job just because you need a paycheck-- it's a recipe for failure.