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Ok….. I told my doc. that the Vyvanse wasn’t helping at all with my focus issues but did definitely help with my social anxiety. So in his wisdom he changed my script to Adderall XR 30 mg. So I guess I have to put up with those annoying side effects again, the stomach issues, dry mouth, headache, etc. It will be worth it if I can get to the point where I can complete a task at one sitting, lol.
REPORT ABUSEThe sincerity, thoughtfullness & intelligence of replies to most threads on this forum impresses me to no end. We are an eclectic bunch for sure but we certainly aren’t lacking any insights into our disorder. Together we will overcome & find answers.
Strength in numbers, I say.
Thanks, all.
REPORT ABUSEOk, well it’s been about 6 weeks or so & I’ve been bumped up to 40 mg. Still no improvement with getting my thoughts to slow down. However, the meds are helping me with improving my mood & my social anxiety but the slowing down thing was the reason I wanted to try an ADHD med in the first place. My doctor informed me that was can still bump up some more to about 60 mg although that seems a lot to me.
If I decide to try another med, I would like it to be also in the amphetamine class. Next appointment is in 3 weeks.
You will find the headaches & nausea subside after awhile.
REPORT ABUSEOk, just got off the phone with the Ontario Human Right Legal Support center who told me I don’t need to tell my employer exactly what my disability is but I should have a letter from my doctor stating I need an accommodation & I need to be very specific as to what that accommodation consists of. Also, an accompanying letter from me. They were very helpful.
Hopefully, this information might be of use to others considering the same course of action as me.
Paul
REPORT ABUSESeptember 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm in reply to: Have you ever asked for accommodation at work for ADHD? What happened? #121751Talking to my coworkers is a great idea blackdog.
REPORT ABUSESeptember 12, 2013 at 5:03 pm in reply to: Have you ever asked for accommodation at work for ADHD? What happened? #121688My factory employs 600 people & is not unionized. I was a union member at another job for many years & am a strong union supporter. Unfortunately, the people I work with are afraid of supporting a union for the same old tired reasons. Meanwhile, our rights continue to get eroded every day & the company does what it wants.
As far as being at risk of losing my job, I have been “talked to” about bringing my numbers up. That’s usually the start of what they call “progressive discipline” ultimately resulting up to & including dismissal.
As you say, it is a small accommodation but with this company I feel I have to do it officially to protect myself.
REPORT ABUSESeptember 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm in reply to: Have you ever asked for accommodation at work for ADHD? What happened? #121685I operate 4 machines total in a day. 2 hours on each. On the one that gives me the most trouble, I make 80 parts an hour, the target is 90. I’m asking for a small accommodation i.e.- give me a little leeway, that’s all. Frankly, the pressure of not making the target is stressful & demeaning to me. Like many ADD’rs, I’m my own worst enemy.
There are 2 others that work with me that can make it up easily.
REPORT ABUSESeptember 11, 2013 at 5:55 pm in reply to: Have you ever asked for accommodation at work for ADHD? What happened? #121654God………now I’m not sure on disclosing this. It’s funny, you know you have a legit. malady but disclosing it might have the opposite effect from what is planned. I can lose my job by being honest????
REPORT ABUSESeptember 9, 2013 at 5:20 pm in reply to: Have you ever asked for accommodation at work for ADHD? What happened? #121604I am in the process of getting any appointment with a psychiatrist as per my family doctors instructions so my work doesn’t know I have ADD yet. I’m thinking of asking for a small accommodation at the factory I work for, once I have an official diagnosis.
I feel I need to do this officially & let the company know that ADHD is a recognized disability according to the Ontario Human Rights Commission. I don’t trust them enough to tell them without them knowing that I’ve looked into my rights.
My job consists of running several machines building small parts. There is a target number of parts required to be made each hour. With my inattentiveness, lack of focus & subsequent anxiety, I find it hard to hit the number. I’m always close mind you, usually within a few parts. But this company wrings every nickel out of every employee & when you miss the target, they want to know why.
I’d appreciate people’s thoughts.
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