I just found out! At 56!

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My therapist suggested I might be ADD, so I read a great deal and took lots of online tests (6 out of 6 Inattentive). I’m waiting to see my pdoc in a week to see about getting officially diagnosed. Assuming I am ADD I am the Inattentive type. Very inattentive.

I’m currently unemployed for the third time in four years. I was let go from each job. I used to quit jobs after a year or two, but was trying to change that. I tried to “stick it out” but I seemed to sabotage myself. They were not the right jobs for me (sales).

After my research, I remembered a few things…

The time I left my car running in a restaurant parking lot through lunch. The time my daughter suggested that I get my hearing checked because when she talks to me I don’t respond or she has to repeat things. (My hearing tests normal).

I was looking for my sewing machine the other day and then remembered it was at the repair shop. Then remembered they called to say it was ready. When I picked it up I got to the door before I realized I’d forgotten the machine back on the counter. Oh yeah, I’ve left drive through windows without my food.

I know there are more examples, but I can’t remember them.

All I’m saying is – it explains a lot.

Karen

P.S. Speaking of reading, I recommend Sari Solden’s “Women With Attention Deficit Disorder” for (of course) women but also men who are predominately Inattentive.

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Welcome to the group! I found out at 57! And, like you, had basically been fired from my job. I’ve left ATM cards in the machine at least 7 times. Twice someone was right behind me and was able to answer “yes” to “Do you want another transaction?” That didn’t work out well. I got to the point where I couldn’t remember if I locked my car door about 5 seconds after I locked it. I was beginning to think I was OCD because I would go back and check, then go back and check one more time. I actually thought I was early onset Alzheimers because my memory was really bad!

I had been treated for depression for about 7 years and quit taking my meds about 2 years ago (I’ve been on my ADD meds for a year now). Once my doctor figured out what was wrong – ADD, not depression – he started me on a combination of drugs. We took it slow – one drug at a time. We got my seratonin levels stablized, then we worked on norepinepherine. I was fine on 2 meds for about 6 months, then we needed to address dopamine levels. I think we finally have gotten dosages right. I think clearly, I can focus, I stay on task. I can manage my home and have a new job. My boss keeps telling me he can’t believe how organized I am. HaHaHa – that’s a new one for me!!

Keep going to the doctor – and I hope you find peace. Keep us informed on your progress! Good luck!

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Thanks for your posting! I’m glad to hear things are working out well for you. It gives me hope! I see my psychiatrist tomorrow, so we’ll see what he says. I’m already on Ritalin for depression (off label use). I also take Cymbalta and Wellbutrin. I loved the Ritalin – perked me right up. I never thought I was ADD though. Funny, huh?

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