Re: Do I have ADHD-PI?

[Anonymous]

canadianpoop

I can relate to some of the things you are saying, The ‘foggy head’ is what I have felt like for a good part of my life

I graduated from university in 1984

I was diagnosed after graduating from university with depression. Even with antidepressants I did not receive

much relief

In Nov 2011 I was diagnosed with ADD. The difference with proper treatment has been remarkable

My foggy brain has gone away. I seem to be responding well with stimulants (Concerta – same class of drug as Adderall, Ritalin)

Also I have been able to concentrate much better and I can stay focused. My irritability and depressed mood has improved.

Because I was treated very late I have had many years developing poor coping mechanisms

One of the many issues I dealt with was procrastination, poor organization, forgetting

Needless to say it has caused me many problems with jobs, relationships and general life

I also could never appreciate or accept my successes

FIRST STEP

in your post you have recognized that you are needing help that is the first step

I strongly suggest that your first priority is first to get some help first through your GP. You should be honest and

explain how you feel and how you think it has affected you. Yous should be referred to a specialist who can help and

your doctor will help do this

The next step is getting a proper diagnosis. This can be determined through a skilled psychiatrist who also deals with

Adult ADD/ADHD. Depending on your diagnosis the doctor will develop a treatment plan

There is help available. You also need support. Letting family (your father) who care about you know you are having problems

is very important. They can provide support in finding help.

You can get help for your situation and it may not seem like it now but with the proper treatment you will feel better.

Once you feel better you will find a lot of the day-to-day problems will get better.

If you do in fact have ADD/ADHD the psychiatrist will prescribe the appropriate medication (it may be Ritalin, etc.)

Also you will be able to receive support from counselors/therapists that you can talk to and help with making changes

that will help.

The improvement will be gradual and you will work closely with your doctor to make sure that you are responding to treatment

Go get the help and let the people who love you and care about know you are having some problems

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