Therapy for ADHD

I was told that I didnt need therapy because I had already put to use any coping skills that the therapist would have suggested.. The meds were a last resort after considerable personal work trying to organize... and failing miserably.

I don't think the psycologist took into account the emotional aspects of dealing with a new diagnosis of ADD. I had to plod through that one alone.  In hindsight,  I would have loved to go into therapy to deal with all the new experiences and learn what 'Normal" really is.

I still don't know if what I'm doing is optimum treatment. But maybe optimum isnt necessary.  Maybe good enough to function well is the goal?

Sherry

My MD who I first visited to get help insisted I get into therapy first before he'd recommend anything at all.  I am so greatful that he did.

I can't see me being the person I am over a year later without the help.  The meds just anchor me so I don't float around.  The therapy is teaching me ways to live that I never learned. 

Maybe some can just plod on with meds but I'd have to think I wouldn't want to honestly.

I was the one that brought therapy up.  I told the psych that I felt like a 2 yr old that had just learned to walk. And as we all know 2 yr olds can get into a LOT of trouble.  I was starting a new career and terribly afraid of screwing this up (like everything else).  I simply could not fail one more time.  So I saw a therapist about changing my mindset, how I thought about myself, overcoming seemingly terrifying new responsibilities, etc. 

I stopped going after 3-4 sessions cause I felt that she was doing more talking than listening.  But it did help.