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  It's good to see that you have made the decision to get help.  It's hard dealing with ADHD alone.  I wish you all the best.  I hope you'll come back and let us know how you're doing.

I just wanted to say Hi. I was judt diagnosed adult ADHD.My psychologist has rccomended Adderall. I see my Neurologist this Fri who will hopefully give me perscription. I can't wait . I am a stay home mom and have been so overwhelmed with children, trying to keep house clean Ect. I am hopeing meds will help me be a better mom. I can relate with so many of the stories on this message board. It is such a relief to know I am not alone.Hello - I am pretty much a lurker to these boards. I too am a stay at home mom (of 5) and am overwhelmed with house work and children. Now that I know about my ADHD, it is easier to understand why I do (or don't do) what I do. I am working little by little each day to try and better myself. These boards are a great place to learn about ADHD, and gain support. It is so refreshing to read all of the posts and know that I am not the only one with these struggles. Good luck and Welcome to the boards!   Jen5?!?!
woow. thats a lot of kids!!!you have enough to deal with without brain weirnesses!!
Have you been taking the meds and are they helping?  I hope they are.  It sure is tough living with ADD.  I'm another lurking stay-at-home mom.  I have been home raising my children for nearly 21 years now.  I have two boys, 18 and 21.  I homeschooled the youngest one from 5th grade on.  My "mom" job is nearly done, and my husband wants to know "what I'm going to do now?" 

I've been treating my ADD for about 3 months now.  I feel much better, but the thought of going out and getting a job still TERRIFIES  me.  I am just now realizing that the terror is due to my past working experiences with undiagnosed ADD.

Maybe it would be different now?
Hi Spaz, Welcome!