ADD with OCD | ADHD Information
Hello, I am new to the boards. I have a question for you guys. I have ADD with OCD and social anxiety. Do you think anyone just has one disorder? I think the Dr's just keep piling on more and more diagnosis' when they just don't understand what category to put a person in.
I have been told for the last 6 years that I have bi-polar dissorder! That was only situational to my environment (bad marriage). Now that I am normal again, they finally figured out (with my help) that I have ADD. I knew that a long time ago! I finally feel so much better that I know what I truley have. I totally relate to the ADD symptoms and what you guys put on the message boards. It is great to finally be free of the bi-polar and know who I am now. By the way, I am 38.
Welcome,Laura! I think a majority of people with AD(H)D have at least one other disorder, usually depression, which stems from living with ADHD, especially undiagnosed into adulthood. Just knowing should help tremendously. I have anxiety, mood disorder, ADHD, depression, and Tourettes (a form of OCD most definitely). Wow, when I think of my childhood years, right up until I was dx'd at 55. But things are looking up, just knowing why I am the way I am...and I'm not so bad if you over look my shortcomings.
You've come to the right place for compassion, understanding, answers, and friends.
Thanks allot! My mother told me I had ADD when I was about 2 years old. I have driven my family nuts all my life. Not until a horrible car accident have I been able to sit still. I do get side tracked all day. I play video games all the time. I can loose a whole day and it drives my husband crazy! [QUOTE=GypsyWomyn]...and I'm not so bad if you over look my shortcomings. [/QUOTE]
Ronna, you're a babe! 
Now how many brews have you had? 
Seriously, tho, that's what the ole self-esteem needed! Thanks! I am Bi-Polar myself, have been that most of my life, I noticed years ago in medical notes I seen one person noted ADD, but it was diagnosed by my current doctor until last year... and I know I am Bi-Polar as soon as I started medication for ADHD it set off my bi-polar for sure big time. Moodswings all of the time now, so I am currently going back on other medication and counseling. But just recently the new counselors added COD and PTSD - which from what I read is common side issues to Bi-Polar.
I have issues like:
Racing Thoughts, easily distracted, short term memory, short attention span... figit all the time moving legs, I like playing vedio games for hours on end.. just stuff like that.
[QUOTE=NightStar]I like playing vedio games for hours on end..[/QUOTE]
I'm a big gamer too. Before I realized I was ADD, I used to get overwhelmed with things I knew I should be doing, I would use gaming as a way to tune the world out and push everything into the background. I still enjoying playing games, but I only do it after I complete other important things I need to do rather than using it as a reward instead of an escape.
I have not got there yet, I actually switched what I am hooked on, now participate at credit message boards helping people with credit problems, I feel like a machine driving out what is bothering me that way, thinking of solving other peoples problems.
[QUOTE=GypsyWomyn]Aww, Mark, how sweet! Now how many brews have you had? [/QUOTE]
Moi? Only one - it's a workday! Though I shan't be going in today, my sciatic nerve's just popped and I can't move.
Didn't used to happen 20 years ago 
Mark -
Oooh, owww!
...thank goodness it's been 20 years since my sciatic nerve "popped." Now I don't have to wish you a happy P.O.E.T.S. Day...take it easy today, Mark. I'd just like to say that EVERYONE on this message board is a fantastic, wonderful, intelligent, caring person. You are all awesome.
Now everyone write your shortcomings on one piece of paper, (except Ronna who doesn't have any!) and then write all your great qualities on another. Now try to turn the shortcomings into positives.
For example, I talk too much and in great detail and bore people at parties after a few drinks when I drone one about some topic for an hour. The next day I feel guilty for talking too much about myself and not asking questions about them.
I'm told it is a serious failing, but I see it as being happy cheerful sort of person who can talk to anyone about anything because I'm interested in lots of topics. That's no worse than the dull people who have nothing to say about anything at all.
Perhaps I could write descriptive poetry with my talent for vivid detail. Wow, I feel so much better now! 
[QUOTE=eliza]....everyone write your shortcomings on one piece of paper, (except Ronna who doesn't have any!) and then write all your great qualities on another. Now try to turn the shortcomings into positives.[/QUOTE]
Actually, that's an excellent idea. And, Eliza, I honestly don't think I have enough paper in here to jot down my shortcomings. But I can type 'em up on Word.
Ooh, my side hurts. Ah, I always know I'm going to laugh and feel better after logging off this Board.