Re: ADHD Diagnosis paradox

[Anonymous]

Mouse,

A big bump for ‘Turbo’ in that ignorance is major roadblock for us who have this disorder. In that ADHD is the explanation as to why we are the way we are is correct also as much as we don’t like or want to hear it, it is a double edged sword in that it isn’t an excuse or release us from our responsibilities at home or work.

Being a parent of an ADHD child offers and presents many challenges, especially when you are ADHD yourself but never knowing until years later. Parenting approach has to change to accommodate the child. The paradox in that is that the work place must do the exact same; accommodate and assist and support.

As for the diagnosis, only a skilled and experienced psychiatrist can make that call. In my case, there was a host of questionnaires were given to me, my wife and mother. Questions were asked of my employer and previous employers. There was about 20 hours of psychological testing (cognitive learning, memory and others). All this feedback was provided to the psychiatrist who after reviewing it over a week and in consultation with others made the diagnosis.

This was the turning point in my life and career. Now, after having a coach who gives me plenty of home work, reading, etc to keep me thinking, experiencing and learning all coupled with medication, my life and career have taken a very noticeable positive swing in the direction that it should have so many years before.

I sincerely hope that you decide to follow through with the doctors and specialist so that they can actually properly assess you and aid you. If you have ADHD, then its the best thing that, in my humble opinion, you can do for yourself. It will provide answers to the many ‘whys’ that you may be carrying around in your mind your at this time.

There are some reading materials that I would suggest that have helped and assisted me massive as well.

The Disorganized Mind – Nancy Ratey (a coach who is ADHD herself and her husband is a psychologist).

Living with ADD – M. Susan Roberts & Garad J. Jansen (a work book with exercises that will aid you in areas of challenge)

Let me know how you make out, I am so interested in others progress and stories because I know that my own has been such an ordeal that I want to be able to stand as a support to others.

Distracted66

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