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Lee...hopefully the nausea/vomitng/upset stomach side effects will go away. Golly, I hope so. What did your dr say about taking strattera at bedtime? Won't it keep you awake? Maybe not. Good luck with your behaviorial modification!To those above who have just been dx'd, like myself (i'm 55!)....may I ask what meds you've been put on? I just started Concerta, and am still waiting to get done all the things you mention. I just may have to wait for an increase in dosage.I kept such a messy room when I was a child, I remember my mother taking all my clothes and stuff and throwing them out the window to the back yard (my room was on second floor).
At least I was able to go thru them and organize for the time being.
Lee03...you say you've started following conversations, etc. Have you been put on meds, yet. I wasn't clear on that. Or just knowing why you've been the way you have helped?
Thanks!
Gypsywomyn,
I am on Straterra, I actually tried to self medicate, but it wasnt working. I like straterra, it has made a big difference, espeically in the decreased appetite. I dont want to snack anymore. The only side effect I'm having that I dont like is the nausea/vomiting/upset stomach. I am going to try to take it at bedtime. I will begin behavior modification in the next couple of weeks.
Lee03
Hi All,
Coming in from the cold where people just didn't get me (took me long enough to figure out why I never finished any of the hundreds of projects I started, long enough to work through the inevitable loss of self esteem, long enough struggling through university, long enough feeling fatigued, long enough never finding anything, long enough never understanding why my wife nagged over my piles of stuff everywhere etc etc etc...but I guess everyone here knows this story already!).
So here I am, self diagnosed (I guess the next step would be to find a professional who specialises in Adult ADD to confirm this...although I get the feeling it would be telling me what i already know and wish I had know many years ago!!!).
Look forward to meeting ya all online.
Welcome, Buccaneer, to this forum for.. erm.... 
.... where was I? Oh, yes - welcome to this forum for the scatterbrained, I 'm sure you'll find folks helpful and supportive - I know I have. Reading so many of the stories told here was like reading my own tale over and over again. It's so good to be a part of something, and not be the wierdo on the outside...
Mark -
Buccaneer,
I am also newly diagnosed, I had self diagnosed about two weeks ago. I know how you feel. I have piles of everything everywhere. My husbnd doesn't complain anymore, he just accepted it. I want to let you know that I went to my primary care physician and she re-diagnosed me. Our plan of action is to start meds, keep a journal of daily activities and next we will begin behavior modification. So far things are well. Maybe you should try your regular doctor first. Although I am far from cured, it had already made a tremendous difference. I am able to finally follow conversations, complete some daily tasks and find my keys. I can see what I was missing out of my day. Be encouraged. I am so happy I found this site. I feel so welcomed and accepted for who I am.
Lee
Welcome Duccaneer.
I
look forward to getting to know you. I love
this site because I can relate to almost everyone on here. I have
a more in common with the inattentive types than I do with the
hyperactive types but I can still relate to them. Hyperactive and
inattentive AD/HDers seem to suffer from many of the same problems like
low self-esteem, strained relationships, etc. Many of these stories
sound like my autobiography. I never get tired of reading these
stories. No one else understands what it's like to have AD/HD. I sound
like a broken record trying to explain things to my mother and she
still doesn't get it. "Why don't you just try harder?" I'm so sick of hearing that. At this board, I don't have to explain myself. The people here understand. scarygreengiant38403.537037037I too was self diagnosed for a few years. I finaly went to see a doctor to do something about it and have been on meds for about a week. WOW!! I finaly finished going through my computer software to get rid of old ones and organize the ones I'm keeping. Did it in a few hours yesturday. It was only a year since I first wanted to do this, with MANY attempts....
I should have gotten diagnosed when my wife told me to go, 7 years ago!I say go to the dr. and change....
Good luck!
Buccanner, let us know how it goes!
WOOHOOO!!!
Local quack is pretty sharp cookie. Actually knows the story (I think). Tells me practice is getting an increase in adults coming in realizing this. Really sharp on the diagnosis side (good thorough questions, knew what to ask, didn't make me feel stupid, felt she had a good understanding of this). Didn't feel the need to go further and see a psychiatrist (probably a good thing?)
Suggested that I try Ritalin SR 20mg and have 10mg ordinary stand-by for times when essential to focus. Said generally gets good results from Ritalin and has found variable results with other meds. So...took my script...went to the local pharmasave and popped the pill.
Had just the most remarkable day ever. WOW, WOW, WOW. Suddenly I understand how people feel when they start a task and finish it. Suddenly I realise just HOW BADLY i was distracted in the past. I got through my entire day's appointments (first time in 15 years), clobbered my filing (6 months worth), prepared for tomorrow (something I have never ever done!) and still had time for my 14month old little guy.
I can, for the first time, actually THINK (does that sound strange)? I mean I can start a thought process and actually finish the same thought! I feel a sense of mastery over what I did today (something I cannot ever recall feeling). Things seem to be happening SLOWLY (I perceive it as manageable for once). Was aware of the passing of time (like realizing that an appointment today was taking too long...awesome!)
Downside, feeling a little woozy (but assume that the system has to get used to this stuff). Small price to pay for what I can only classify is the first day of the rest of my life.
Would love to hear about your first experiences with Meds (gonna start a new thread for that).
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Mark G - enjoyed your personal website! [/QUOTE]
Why, thank you.
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How did you focus long enough to get it done LOL!
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Many, many hours staring at a blank screen... then, once the dam burst and the words started to flow, a couple of episodes of hyperfocus.
What a shame we can't turn this hyperfocus skill on and off at will...
Mark -
Hi All,
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
Will be seeing the quack tomorrow (monday). Think I want a referral to a top notch psychiatrist who specialises in ADD in adults (given that much of the problems people seem to have is due to a lack of specialization by their practitioner). Will post request on another thread.
Mark G - enjoyed your personal website! How did you focus long enough to get it done LOL!
SGG - Having had the "just try harder" mantra since I was an underperforming schoolkid I can truly relate. Next time someone tells me that, I have decided that as a policy decision I will have to box their ears (and blame it on ADD LOL!)
Lee03 - gonna follow your lead and see the pro's to start tackling this in a concerted fashion!
Welcome, Buccaneer!
This is a great board and I know you'll find a lot of support. I really enjoy it here and can talk about anything that comes to mind.
Lucky you, Canada! I love Canada. Nope, never been there, but from what I see in movies and television it is so beautiful. I hope I can visit one day.
Take care and cya on the board.
Peace,
Ladyhope~
This may be my impatientness and/or impulsivity talking, but I'm feeling kind of gyped that you got help so quickly, while three weeks later I'm still waiting to find out when my appt. with the psych will be.
I know we are in the same area... would you mind telling me which dr you saw? You can PM me if you don't want to post it here. That aside, I'm glad to hear you are doing so well on the Ritalin. I can only hope for HALF that good a reaction. It would take a miracle to get me to enjoy my job and get through it so efficiently. LOL!
Welcome Buccaneer,
Haley from Ohio here. I am a newbie too, and can't beieve the peace I feel here just able to be myself and say the things I have always wanted to say but felt to timid or stupid to say them. This is a wonderful Board...everyone is open and welcoming. Ditto on the advice given so far.