Reply To: Being diagnosed as a child doesn't make life a cake walk

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@angelicdemon

Crazy off topic rambling is not all that uncommon around here. However, if I may make a suggestion, try to break things up into short paragraphs if you can. It makes it easier for the rest of us to read. 🙂

It’s good that the Vyvanse is working so well for you. I hope it will work as well for me. I can’t tell right now because I am not taking enough, just 20 mg. Thank you for sharing the story about your mix up and accidental overdose. That is very good for others to know, what kind of symptoms they may have if they overdose. Since I only have meds to take in the morning, it’s not as much of a problem for me.

The increase in anxiety could be caused by a lot of things. But it is very likely that it is related to ADHD. As you get older you have more responsibility. You are an adult now and have new demands and expectations placed on you. And that is a little frightening when you have ADHD. You are naturally afraid of screwing up.

It is hard to do but you have to try not play the “What If?” game. Try to only focus on the present. When you have something like a job interview just prepare as much as you can- make sure you get enough sleep, remember your meds, eat something before you go, stay hydrated…etc. That will help to make sure you are able to focus. And you can prepare for the interview itself by doing a little research about the company, if possible, and by practicing some of the questions that might come up with someone you know, getting some advice from someone who is more experienced.

I have a friend who has worked in management for many years. He has helped me to prepare for almost every interview I ever had. When we were younger he looked over my resumé and edited it for me. And the last job interview I had he coached me through how to answer questions about my previous job because I had been fired. And it worked, they hired me.

I think if your guy stayed with you for two years then there is a good chance you can get past this fight. Does he know that you have ADHD? And does he understand what that means?

There is a lot of good info here and resources to help you. You are not alone and things can get better.

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