Re: I was just told that Adult ADHD didn't Exist….

[Anonymous]

I am only now being treated for ADHD and I’m 56! My mother was advised that I was “hyperactive” but will in time “out grow it” When I was 47 I had a psychiatrist try to treat my ADHD with anti-depressants being that (unknowingly) I also had bi-polar-disorder I became manic and my anxiety level hit the roof consequently I eventually lost my job; at 55 I got an evaluation from a psychologist who acknolleged that I had ADHD; at age 56 I got a hold of the report so that I could get proper accomadations in college. I am now on Addderal XR, proudly after my first semester I can say I am an “A” student. Untreated adult ADHD is devestating… I want to be a Psychologist so that I can become a better advocate for myself and others living ADHD, panic disorders and of course BP.

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