I just wanted to say hello. I am a 29 year old male that was recently diagnosed with ADHD around 7 months ago. After reading several posts and other forums, I have come to realize that this is something that I have had for awhile now. Since being diagnosed, I have been Adderall XR. I have noticed a difference since being on the medication. Right now I am on 50mg a day that I try to take before 10 am everyday.
I live in South Dakota and work as a manager at a local bar. I am happily married, and we have 3 young boys. One of my boys was also diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and has been on Adderall as well. He is taking 5 mg a day.
Hi-
Welcome to the ADHD forums... this is great place for support and advice.
I do not have adhd but my husband does, I have a question for you. You say you just got diagnosed with adhd and you are now on meds but think that you have had adhd for a while. You also say that you are happily married with 3 kids. I am just curious are you being honest when you say you are happily married? If so how do you guys do it? How does your wife deal or have dealt in the past with your adhd? I personaly am having a real hard time with my husband, he is curently not on medication but has an apointment to get tested again and see how severe his adhd is and take it from there. He was on meds for a while but never been on them long enough to actually tell a difference. He is very anal about putting any chemicals in his body and also has a hard time with the side affects. I don't know how much I can hold on and be patient, it's extremely hard having to always walk on egg shels and always be the bad guy. So I am asking you how does or has your wife coped especially with 3 kids?
GOD BLESS
Sophie