Why is it such a daunting task for me to take the first step and have this problem diagnosed?
I believe that I have ADD. I spent most of my early years daydreaming in school. I barley made it through high school, managed somehow to get accepted to college but failed out after two years. I clawed my way back into school and eventually graduated with a less than impressive GPA.
The abscence of focus and cocnetration contributed to a very rough time after college. I was fired from my first two jobs, defaulted on a studnet loan and had a car repossessed.
I always knew I was a little different, but I never heard of ADD.
Luckily, I found a job as a project manager and moved to the midwest from the east coast. The structure of the job suited me perfectly and I was very successful. I lived alone and made decent money. I kept old friends and made new ones.
Life was good........
The same week that I got promoted to Regional manager, I met my wife to be. We were married a year later and I moved back to NY. My wife is am over-achieving, success-driven beautiful woman. We have two wonderful children.
Life seemed good......
Everything is such a mess right now. My wife and I fight everyday. Usually, it is about somehitng that I forget to do or didn't do properly. I am no longer a regional manager and I have not spoken to my friends in years.
I am less connected than ever and my inability to concentrate on anything permiates every minute of my existance.
It is no longer about losing keys, it is real and it hurts.
I welcome the opportunity for discussion.
Many Thanks.