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The only criteria where I did not fit in is the relationship part too. I think one of the reasions that I have remained married for 15 years is that my parents divorced when I was 12 and it was so horrific.  My dad cheated on  my mom and married his mistress and started another family.  We were forced to go on wel-fare and it was the most miserable time in my life.  From there, I put the most emphasis on being true to your family and to God.  Stabiluty became so important when things did not make sense at home and school was hell.  Elementary school was easy but when they divorced I was entering Junior High and dealing with all the pubescent woes of being a teenage girl.  My dad told my brother and I that we were stupid from day one so we thought we were.  I knew I had to try harder than other kids but did not know why. I did get my G.E.D. the same year I would have graduated with above average scores and only an 8th grade education.  I wish there had been knowledge of ADD then. I have always wanted to go back to school and get a degree.  I know I am intelligent or I would not have survived the things that I have.  I know that it would have been easy to self medicate with drugs or alcohol but I steered clear of them.  I have a deep faith in God and it keeps me motivated. i'm happy for you dixiepeep and the good things going on for your family right now! you went through a lot and how you handled them is inspiring.

i got a major exam tomorrow, and today i've so far only done 1 hour of studying... my year long rhinitis just got worse this day coz of some viral infection stuff. antihistamines aren't working. i can't breathe through my nose, it is that bad :). it can't any worse than this. as if it's not struggle enough just pulling myself together to study.

i don't know. i shouldn't be complaining. i'm more blessed than most people. oh well :). so anyways... thanks for sharing, i really really appreciate it. God bless ya dixiepeep :D. God bless us all
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 Edward I like your icon, (black and gold) very creative where did you find it?

I 2nd dixipeep's comment about getting help when you have so much ahead of you.  You can literally do anything you want.  I was discussing ADD with a 22 yr old man who helped me sheet rock a garage cieling today.  He said he is always anxious around more than two people cuz it is so hard for him to keep track of everthing.  Hates school, sits in back of room, gets bored so quickly if it is something he is not interested in.  Doesn't have a steady job so no healthcare. 

I commented on how much it changed my life at 50 and how I reqreted not getting help earlyer.  I think this is why I'm so parochial and feel obligated to talk about ADD when I see someone who has more potential then they seem to demonstrate.  I think there are so many undiagnosed ADDers. 

Our FDA is more concerned about a few people whe have gotten in trouble by trying to self-medicate themselves without really understanding why they like the way they feel on stimulants, or numbing their over active brain with alcohol.  Think about how much coffee is consumed!! Think of the $ being spent at La Bou on lateas (chocolot and coffee the double whammy upper)  Maybe all they need is 20mg of ritalin or concerta, ADDerall etc.  How much more would our GNP be if everyone who needed help got it?

I can produce 2x as much as I used to before I started taking Ritalin. I don't have to start and stop a project every 10 seconds or forget where I "just laid that down somewhere".  (Now all you nay sayers don't get too excited. Remember that for those who need it stimulants calm us down not wire us up.)

etc. etc. I like discussing these things with other people who REALLY know how it feels. It is cathartic, difusses some of the anger I feel at people who are sure I don't really need medication to get by.  I am just lazy, and scatter brained. 

Amen wmp

i just finished drinking my coffee :). i'm gonna be able to concentrate for 1 hour tops so i'm not gonna waste it.

dixiepeep: tnx, i looove my screen name haha. well i haven't been to a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis. so i'm not officially diagnozed. i'm not even sure if there are psychiatrist in our country(Ph) who has enough experience with Adult ADD to give me an accurate diagnosis.

i've read psychiatry books. they don't any criteria for adults with ADD. i've seen the DSM IV CHADD criteria and i fit all except 1, that i've never had any significant failures on anything in my life. 1 failed relationship, i forget her bdays, i was hooked on playing computers that time. i get by school pretty much like other guys who don't have focusing problems coz well i'm smarter than them :).

also i've so many things i have to do 1st before i go to a psychiatrist... get my drivers license back, coz i lost it 2 years ago. been driving without a license... still gotta go my nephrologist for a follow up long overdue.

i've already arranged with a friend to keep me company when i get a new license and visit my nephrologist. i can't stand waiting at the clinic doing nothing... u know how that is.

oldman56: tnx for noticing, i love the icon too :). i'm happy i found a place to where i could discuss these things with people who understand myself..

well i really gotta get to work now. cya guys later :)
Hello,
Just read your email on the messageboard. I am new to all of this too. My 9 year old son Jonathan has just been diagnosed late Dec. 03. I have come to realise I am the same & my oldest son may have it too. It's quite a tough thing to suddenly come across. I too have always struggled with study, mood swings etc & always wondered why. Now I know why. Bit of a relief really. Michael & I have just had our referrals put in. Hopefully we'll hear back soon.
Get back to me hey? I'd love to hear how you're doing, where u live etc.
Hope to hear from u soon.
Love
Kath. xx


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Please get back to me. I'm new to this too.
Hope to hear from u soon.
Love
Kath. xxhey kath! thanks for the reply :). im glad u replied, now i have someone i can talk to about ADD. i don't wanna talk to my classmates bout this coz theyre happy thinking i'm just this stupid slacker who doesn't attending class and just barely pass exams. i could tell my non-med friends but all they care about is beer and billiards and besides they got more problems than me.

just like you, i only recently learned the reason why i do the stupid things i do. and ya it's a relief. i'm tired of blaming myself for not being able to finish work on time. i mean i know i'm not lazy. i just find some work difficult to start or finish.

i plan on going to a psychiatrist for this and get confirmation that i really have this ADD and maybe give me prescription. honestly i don't really mind having ADD coz i like the way i live. i like the chaos and how disorganized things are, in fact that's how i prefer things to be. except when i'm trying to do things that require patience or organization, that when i get in trouble, and that's when i'll really be needing ADD medications.

anyways, my name is edward. i'm 23 years old at the moment, i'll be 24 this april. i live in cebu city, philippines. i think my younger brother who's been school hopping since high school also has ADD. actually i think his ADD is worse than mine :).

what do you do? what line of work are you in? i'd also love hear how you and your kids are doing. so if you got time, keep me posted alright.

God bless
i should be studying now but i can't get myself to study. still got paperworks to finish but again i can't get myself to do. i lost my drivers license 2 years ago and i still havent done anything to get another one. ever since elementary school ive always had problems passing my projects on time.

i'm a 3rd year student of medicine right now. and i only recently about ADD and i'm thinking this may be why i've always had difficulty in getting myself to study uninterresting subjects or do something that's really boring (paperworks).

i don't know... i help helpless right now. my grades are going down and i'm afraid i'm really gonna flunk this time.

anyways. i don't what else to say or what i'm really trying to say. goodluck to us :)
bekindtoedward38032.4321875hi edward, love your screen name.  at least you are 23 when diagnosed. I am 38 and recently diagnosed because I thought my foster daughter had ADHD.  She did not but I do.