Hi, I am new to this site and taking up the challenge of my adhd. I was diagnosed after being tested after being assaulted and receiving 3 TBI’s.
To be told I had adhd was a hell of a shock. I refused to accept the diagnosis but was talked around. She is a talented neurophysiologist. She explained my whole life to me in one session. I at last understood what was happening. With my brain injuries I had had to face different challenges everyday and this was a new one. The feeling of relief when I found out that I was not mad, bad, crazy or any of the things I had been called, was immense.
I am working my way off the ssri meds and feeling the better for it.I got the, “you have depression take these and feel nothing”. This site will be my information centre as we have so little support for adults over here in Ireland.
I have a disability support worker and he has become my coach not just for my brain injuries but now for my adhd. It helps to have somebody to help and support you.
Sometimes even a supporting friend can just give you the lift you need.
If not the web , can be great and this site is the best I have seen. I learned about my brain injuries and what to do and got support at first from Australia. They gave me the contact details for the Irish groups.
Find help wherever you can.
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