Re: Resident going on about the merits of building self esteem

[Anonymous]

I know what you’re going through. I’ve been seeing therapists for years who diagnosed and prescribed all sorts of things without ever thinking about ADHD. It seemed like everything just made sense when ADHD was suggested. And my reaction to the stimulant medication (it does a little bit to calm me down and focus) seems to verify that.

Finding the right treatment is confusing and baffling enough without ADHD. It seems like days and weeks and months of trial and error, making discoveries without any assistance from professionals whatsoever. I do believe that proper treatment consists of therapy and medication (though medication does not work for all – I can only tolerate a little). It’s a challenge.

But one helpful phrase comes to mind: “Keep climbing. You may never reach the top, but at least you’re headed in the right direction.” As long as you are working to help yourself get better, you are doing the right thing.

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