Re: recently (and unexpectedly) diagnosed- and still floundering

[Anonymous]

Brillient insight Jen,

I know I have an aversion to working in a Pub and as far as working with addicts it would be from the stand point of dealing with the underline situation, that is to say, ADD/ADHD, bi-polar disorder,etc humm! you know you are right my initial perception about getting involved with that was correct for me to go into addictions councselling would be more self distructive than good. thank-you for passing on that tidbit.

I know what you mean about being an ex-smoker it really is a tough one I too am an ex-smoker but it truely helps to have a partner that is a non-smoker. As for your body image issue have you consulted an MD about your dress size increase after a 10lb weight loss? If so what was the outcome?

As for going on a stimulant based medication- you need to understand the rational for the use of stimulants; It affects the ADD brain is differently than other brains; they tend to be a calming agent rather than an “upper” for us; it’s like taking Xanax to calm a panic attack when consumption is purpose based, you lessen the possibility of “psychological dependency.”

You are quite correct in consulting your psychiatrist about going on any medication also refer to my entry to you in the “ADD and Religion” forum . Good luck and tell me what your psychiatrist says about stimulant based medications for you… okay?

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