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Have you checked out the “medication” forum? As far as I know Strattera is a non-stimulant drug, but there may be others. If its making you irritable, probably not the best choice for ou….have you spoken to your dr. about it?

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Well, my daughter was tested by her therapist who told me she did not think she had ADD. So, maybe it WAS just me all along, passing on bad habits and creating an environment of mild chaos, making it nearly impossible for her to learn good habits. AAHHHHHHH!….deep breath….. okay, not the end of the world….there is still time for a 16 year old to change right?

@clamdigger, yes, thank you for that. I got it from my father, not happy times, spent so much energy and years of analysis, self-analysis, to figure myself out. I guess I’m just grateful that I became aware of the condition in my lifetime so I can have something to look forward to for once.

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@ Reb…lol re: refund. I guess there is good news and bad news about the increase in these for-pay sites: Bad: A growing market means an increase in snake-oil salesmen selling their bogus wares; Good: With a growing market, there is a growing awareness of ADD which can only be a good thing for us ADDrs.

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Not sure I’d want to go down the list during an interview, but might be useful at some point.

“Five Ways ADHD Employee can be an Asset to Companies”

http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Ways-ADHD-Employees-Can-Become-Assets-to-Companies&id=3090298

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Do you find that your meds help or hinder your sleep, or no difference? I’ve found that since starting the meds, it may take me awhile for my mind to quiet down, but once I do fall asleep, I sleep much deeper now. Maybe I just don’t worry so much about things anymore.

TooFat, having the TV on all night would drive me nutso. As for waking up to turn the light off, I hate that. Last night I did just that and then couldn’t get back to sleep. I was like the princess and the pea, every little bump must be adjusted until everything is just so. Have you tried putting a timer on your light so you can just drift off and not worry about it, I’m going shopping for one today.

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Hmmm…I wonder too. I thought this site was interesting. So many successful entrepreneurs were adhd.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/entrepreneurs-adhd/200909/7-habits-highly-successful-entrepreneurs-adhd

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MerryMac, that is how my ex used to judge people. He made lots of money and thought those who didn’t, just weren’t applying themselves and were lazy. He used to call me a “waste.” I had feelings of inadequacy and wondered what exactly it was that I contributed to in my relationships, the world. I always secretly thought I had something to offer, my humor, my flexibility, my compassion, my intellect, my creative thought, were all untangible things, that had I had a job, might have been valued. I guess I don’t blame him too much for his frustration with me because he didn’t see the world the way I did, didn’t appreciate art, music, literature, etc., but I always thought it takes both kinds of people to make the world go around. Now that I’m more aware of what was holding me back, I’m feeling ready to venture out and make my way in the world, and to contribute something. I may be a gardener, I may return to college and pursue a degree, but I won’t ever again let someone label me for “what” I am, instead of “who” i am.

@ Brent, you always make me laugh and I’m always drawn to your posts, so that person was right.

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Thanks for the response Hans. I agree with all you’re saying, and I will be getting her tested next time she goes back to California which won’t be for several months now (cost prohibitive otherwise). I still wonder though if a child being reared by an ADD parent could exhibit behavior patterns deveoped over the years which are similar to that parent, but not be ADD themselves. I’m finding that since taking my meds, my child has perked up a bit herself, seems more prepared for school and happier. I’m not in “denial mode” or anything like that, if she is diagnosed, then I have no problem having her treated, I’m wondering if anyone else noticed after having gotten it together, via meds or whatever, if they noticed changes in their childrens attitudes or behavior. (her father is not ADD). Thanks.

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p.s. Is your cat sticking out its tongue? Funny pic.

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Brentitude, Thanks for your reply. I am now on my first few days of Ritalin and WOW WOW. what a difference already. I feel more “normal” than I have all my life. To go from being a comatose, pothead recluse with a messy house, to a focused, happy, sees-light-at-end-of-tunnel, person in a matter of days is nothing short of miraculous. Mind, I did stop smoking a month before getting the meds so that helped too. I’m eating well, walking my dog, focusing on my kid, not self-conscious, going grocery shopping and actually getting healthy foods and making it out of the store with what I went in for.

Only 10 mgs. of Ritalin right now in the am, but already a new person. Do the feelings of togetherness fade after the drug plateaus? Guess what, not worried or obsessing about it like I normally would.

Anywho, can you tell me why you switched to Concerta if the Ritalin was working for you? Were there side effects for you? Or is it a timed release type drug (sorry, should be doing more research). Ritalin seems like the old, unglamorous drug compared to the shiny new adderall xr and concerta, but wonder what the main differences are for you, if any. Well, maybe its hard to know since you’re taking both right now. I Enjoy reading your posts, Thanks!

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Justin, Thanks so much for sharing your successes. I gotta tell ya I’m kind of feeling the way you are right now. I was just diagnosed and this is my third day on meds and alREADY I’m seeing a whole new world opening up for me. To think that I’ve gotten by all these years in that muddled fog-of-a-mind of mine, its truly a miracle. My sister committed suicide 5 years ago and after being diagnosed, I had an ahHA moment reflecting on her life and now believe that she had ADD as well and just couldn’t cope when it got to finally be too much for her.

A wholistic approach is definitely the best way to go, I’m on a brown rice and veggie diet (mostly) and hope to soon be exercising regularly (baby steps!). I’m no longer drinking alcohol or smoking pot (my favorite sleeping pill) and my house is clean! Yarg! Thats a new one for me. And you found LOVE!!! And you’re going to EUrope!!! (i’m jealous).

I can’t wait for the next steps in my life (a real life), school is on my agenda too. Thank you for giving us a peek at a true success story, gives me hope and energizes my resolve. Thanks!

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Mike- Have you tried listening to Audible books while laying in bed? I’ve always had trouble shutting my mind off but have found that I drift off while listening to someone read to me, especially if the reader has a soothing voice. I can lay in the dark, in bed and I’ll put my laptop on “sleep after 40 mins” or so so I don’t have to wake up again to turn it off (app on blackberry too). Has been working for me. I’ve listened to some of those hypno-therapy sleep recordings that help. And reading at bedtime helps but I don’t like making myself alert again to turn off the light. I’ve never done it, but I’ve heard people say that meditation helps them.

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Opps South carolina, not GA.

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I’m sure I got my ADD from my father. One year we were driving to florida for christmas vacation. We stopped at a gas station at night and everyone was asleep but my dad and my brother who got out to go to the restroom. My dad got the gas and we were on the way again. Well, by the time we got to Georgia, we all realized someone was missing. My Dad forgot my brother at the gas station. Drove all the way back to FL to get the poor guy, who had the saddest look on his face sitting by the vending machine eating chips for breakfast. Done lots of dumb stuff but I never left my kid two states away (yet).

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Played flute for 15 years and even made it to first chair in HS. Although, sadly I wanted to play the saxaphone but was told it was a boys instrument. Fast moving fingers came in handy.

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