Reply To: New Approach to Old Symptoms

[blackdog]

@chikkaccino

You are describing the inattentive subtype of ADHD perfectly. You are also describing me perfectly. We could be twins.

Except for the coping strategies, like always putting your purse in the same spot and your keys by the door. I try, but it never lasts long. I started keeping my keys clipped to my purse a long time ago because I don’t forget my purse as often as I forget my keys. But then I change purses and forget to transfer the keys. Or I am just going to the corner store to buy milk so I stick the money in my pocket and leave my purse, and the keys, at home. I almost did that one today.  Remembered just as I was about to close the door behind me.

Having twin boys is a lot of work for anyone, even without throwing special needs into the mix. It is understandable that you would “drop the ball”. Try not to be too hard on yourself and don’t worry about the little things.

Most of the psychiatrists who specialize in ADHD focus on children, since diagnosing adults is relatively new. But the process isn’t that much different. The symptoms just change a little over time, like daydreaming becoming zoning out.

It sounds like you are doing everything you need to already so you don’t really need any more advice.

I can understand you not wanting the ADHD diagnosis. But if it is the right diagnosis it will make a huge difference. Whatever treatment option you choose to go with, it will help with that stress/anxiety/depression cycle. Just knowing what the cause of the problem is gives you a good place to start to figure out the solution.

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