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Me! Me! ::waves hand in the air!::
I’m ADHD combined type. I get really hyper when I’m enthusiastic or excited about something, but I can also be in the spacey/zoned out camp too.
I was diagnosed in adulthood FWIW. I survived in HS and college (barely) by making good grades by covering it up and taking the easy way, but I struggled with other issues. A lot of friends would joke that “I was SO ADD!” but little did they know they were right!
When I hit the “real world” though, my ADHD problems really came on strong. I had a hard time sitting in a cubicle and I couldn’t stand the 5 jobs I’ve held since staying home to take care of the kids. I did OK in them and never got fired, but I had the regular ADHD type issues and I’d always get dinged on them in performance reviews.
Parenting has been a real struggle as well. I have a 3 1/2 yr old and a 7 yr old, so they demand my constant attention (what little of it I have). I love my children to death, but I am really bad about comparing myself to other moms out there who seem to not struggle as much as I do and feeling guilty about what I do and don’t do with them. My house is a complete wreck and I’m embarrassed to have people over.
Medication has really helped though. I take Focalin XR and regular focalin as a boost in the afternoon and evenings. I also take a fish oil pill 2x daily and a multivitamin. I try to exercise but that is hard with two little ones.
It is nice to hear from other ADHD women and moms!
Amy
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