[Lucky77]

Wierd – i have alwayshad these moments when I am zoning out and binge on food. Its like never feeling full, continuing to eat and in a daze. Alternatively, I also have periods of starvation where only coffee feels right. Could this be yet another crappy thing about myself that I have always known be ADHD??

BTW, lovereading everyones posts. So cool to hear that there are others like me. And yes, now I have that AWESOME Tool song stuck in my head

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Ah, hobbies! So many to start, so few to continue after 2 weeks! I will never purchase (fill in hobby name here) lessons more than 4 weeks in advance… Have gone AWOL usually after the first 3!

I really enjoy running. My mind does go into overdrive, usually coming up with the next greatest ideas for work… With music keeping me going! Am a bit better after I get that energy out.

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So, here I am all excited because I have figured out what the heck is wrong, and my Dr. put me on Concerta 18mg. Yesterday on my way home from the pharmacy, I couldn’t wait to get home to see this work. So I take it and…. nothing. Well, I shouldn’t say nothing, just a teeny bit of a temper. Nothing else. Today: woke up took it and just a repeat of yesterday.

My Dr. said, “You will notice it right away” and asked me to come back in 2 weeks. After reading all these posts, I see that higher doses and/or other medication is required. Needless to say I think I will go back in 1 week, unless something changes.

He also stopped my Cipralex, which I have been on for years. Usually you have to slowly reduce Cipralex, no? Is there something in Concerta that will combat the coming off of Cipralex?

Story of my life – get soooo excited about something, it consumes me, then when it doesn’t meet my high expectations, I am disappointed. I suppose nothing ever usually meets my expectations, and probably won’t until I get the right combo of therapy to manage this! LOL.

Curious to see if anyone had the big fat nothing with 18mg Concerta, and their journey since (incerase? to what? how long? switch medicine?)

Thanks a bunch!

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LOL with the notebooks and the stationary store!

Well, I am beginning to have faith in our medical system. I have an appointment to begin the assessment through a learning centre in 2 weeks. This is great – although expensive, I have some insurance under me and my hunny. I went to a Dr. that i have seen through the years on a walk in basis, explained my thoughts, how my family Dr. is not the greatest, and all of the symptoms I have experienced through the years. He agreed that the learning centre was the perfect route, because a referral through him would take years (literally). He also said he would treat me for it right away, so I don’t lose this job, ruin my marriage and start down that slippery slope of hell. After he went through many questions, he recommended Concerta 18mg and gave me the prescription.

I have found that my “sense of urgency” and “quick start” behaviours have kicked in again and have been able to get the ball rolling on this. I am still in amazement that there is an explanation for all of the crazy behaviours that I have always chalked up to being stupid/lazy/irrational/hyper… well, you get the idea! Feel more empowered for sure!

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On the husband topic… Anyone have any tips on getting him to understand? He has had to deal with my many job changes, depression, low self esteem, anxiety etc. I feel like, “here we go again…” Poor guy! He is great, but doesn’t understand

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Yes, for some reason each cool notebook in the store screams “I am your solution to getting things done – forget all the others! I will help you change!”

As for working temp work, it is difficult given my profession. Sounds awesome though!

On another note, I have been trying to find out how to get tested. Where I am (canada), there is a number of options. There is a fee – almost $1200! I will be heading to my Dr. tomorrow. Wish me luck – going back and forth between feeling scared and nervous. It was really my elevation of anxiety due to missing some deadlines and getting bad feedback that has propelled me into finding this site. I want to get help before I ruin my current job!!

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