ADD and AA | ADHD Information

My therapist strongly suggests I have ADD with a co-morbid anxiety disorder, which might have been a result of ADD.  All very circular which ironically fits into the way my life goes.  I have done a lot of research on ADD since this suggestion and have had an epiphany!  Many here may understand the relief of an explanation.

I have been referred to a nurse practitioner group that does psych evals and meds.  These will be combined with therapy and coaching and I am excited by the possibility of learning news ways to live with my perpetual confusion, anxiety and worry.

So, here's the thing.  I am an alcoholic with long term sobriety.  Are there any people here in recovery that have been on meds?  Care to share your experience?  I am not worried about the drugs so much as the tight hold I have on AA as the solution for me.  I cannot drift away from the program.  Help!

My post seems a little lonely hanging out there w/a big fat zero response.  Oh well.  Maybe I'm in the wrong group here.  I should maybe wait a little longer for some thoughts but I have a short attention span - go figure!

Let me just say, if you are like me, then there is no way you can work a program WITHOUT medication. OpenYourEyes38338.6911805556I completely understand your situation. I deal with
addiction and I believe the years of undiagnosed
ADHD was the cause. I now take Adderall because
nothing prior worked for me. Congratulations on your sobriety

I think your meds would help you on a daily basis, each day you fight to stay sober will be a little easier on meds. you will be fighting a little less with the impulse to drink.


Good luck, have faith, and thanks to all who have been supporting you.

Sharon,

I've been sober 17 years, have taken a med for depression for 8 years, and
a med for ADHD for 5 years. 

I wished I'd started the med regime earlier; I resisted taking medication for several years, believing I couldn't really be "working my program." 

I'll be glad to answer any questions you have
Peggy

all i can say is good for you, my 49 year old husband still drinks vodka alot during the week, at least its not every day now...he doesnt get drunk ever, he just says he enjoys it, i just wish it wasnt bad for him but i refuse to nag him all the time about it....glad you are staying clean and sober, good luck!

You are doing great.  Become a morning person.  You cannot do this if you drink the night before.  See the beauty that surrounds you in the morning with a well rested body.  Good luck.  Every day you don't drink is a great accomplishment.

sharon1027

Way to go for hanging in there with your sobriety   It sounds like you have a lot of support.  I think ( but I'm no DR )  that the meds will only help.

Good luck