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That Guy with ADHD

That Guy with ADHD2012-11-13T13:00:41+00:00

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    Hi Apothecia,
    You will find many similar testimonials on this site which all have a common thread. They are all from real people struggling with real issues and wondering if they will ever find a solution. You may find a solution to your issues here in the forum, or elsewhere on this site or the web, or from psychologists, coaches and not all of them may work for you…. But you WILL find a solution. You may need help though and coming here is a good start. I just saw a lecture on ADHD and student accommodations and one of the main recommendations is to take on fewer classes (maybe 3 a term) so that you have more time to be good at the classes you are taking instead of being overwhelmed by them all at once. Yes, it will extend your schooling but if it improves your ability to cope with things and do better it may be worth it.

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    Richard
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    in reply to: What do I do about insomnia caused by Strattera? #129480

    That Guy with ADHD
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    They are all good suggestions Apothecia and would help everyone, on meds or not.

    Thanks for posting!

    Richard
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    Hi Janinecody,

    I like what you have to say. Especially the last part. We are different, not defective. But we have to live in this neurotypical world and that can be a challenge regardless of the difference in our brains. If I can’t bend the world to suit me I have to bend to suit it. Medication helps with that. I’m in the wrong profession but as a 53 year old who was only diagnosed last year it’s too late for me to change careers. My inability to keep my mind from peeling off in a new direction at the drop of a hat is not something that helps a business analyst with his work. My previous career as a repair technician, on the other hand, benefitted from the quick changes in work and the lightning fast ability to see the big picture and devise a solution. I often regret the decision to advance my position and move from the field into the office. While the pay is much better I have to expend an enormous amount of effort with my ADHD brain in order to achieve even the most normal functions. And I still end up making silly mistakes that makes me look less than normal.

    I’d like to be able to pick up Harry1’s enthusiasm and march up and down the aisles declaring my ADHD status and waving a big banner that says “I’m Me, and I have ADHD” but, as you mentioned, most people don’t understand it or don’t believe that it’s real at all. I know that I have strengths and that they may not be appreciated by everyone but the majority of people around me who know me can overlook my quirks because they know that I am a good hard working person who really cares about the work that he does, the people that he loves, and the person that he is.

    Richard
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    in reply to: Allow me to “esteem-roller” a few things. #129333

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    Harry1, If I had An ADHD Flag I’d be waving it right now!

    Yay Me and my ADHD!

    Richard

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    in reply to: What do I do about insomnia caused by Strattera? #129326

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    Along with Harry1’s suggestion I have heard of people taking a dose of their stimulant before bedtime to stop the racing/splintering thoughts so they can get a good night sleep. That being said I would suggest that you consult your prescribing physician. Not all meds work for everyone. In some cases, like mine, nothing seems to work ( which I’m told occurs in about 10% of us). It may not be the right dose of the right medication.

    Richard
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    in reply to: Insanity must be my friend #129235

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    So you’re saying that life=insanity? I think I resemble that remark! 😀

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    I believe you are absolutely right my friend. Truth is like a magic trick. A simple turn of the hand and out pops a bouquet of flowers instead of the skunk you’ve been smelling. Your perception can and is manipulated in politics, justice, retail sales, and many other cornerstones of a “free market democracy”. It’s also what makes cognative behavioural therapy work. A change of perception can do us a world of good.

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    I was once given a coffee mug with the words “Caution. Be sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth”. I tended to shoot from the hip and, for the most part, I still do. I am lucky that most of the time I make sense and that my peers appreciate my input. I am trained as a process analyst and although I am not currently working as one I can speak to broken processes with some conviction. I have found that some people are not prepared for my quick and concise responses and take them as a personal critisism rather than the educational material they are intended to be. I multitask as well but I find that I get sidetracked and can’t get back to previous tasks well. I haven’t found anything that I can do to track my open tasks. I admire your ability to switch between tasks like you do. As far as bringing up your ADHD I don’t think people understand the condition other than the hyperactivity and attention deficite parts which, as we all know, is hardly the complete view of what is going on especially as an adult.

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    Richard
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    in reply to: It’s Funny To Me #129144

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    After going to an ADHD support group I had noticed that the people there had a great sense of humour!

    I love the frog!

    Richard

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    in reply to: Going Potty Over Media Manipulation #129137

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    Thanks Harry1! 😀

    Richard

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    in reply to: Going Potty Over Media Manipulation #129081

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    I think you are correct and I believe that the train has already started to come off the tracks. We are just watching the train wreck in slow motion! 😉

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    in reply to: Anxiety and excitement about starting meds. #129025

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    Hi Grzegorz,
    I would be leery of advice from any website that has a financial benefit from the sale of the product being discussed. Here is another link that is medically based.

    Link: https://www.anxiety.org/effect-of-marijuana-on-anxiety?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email

    In my research Cannabis can improve anxiety in some people but is not effective with everyone and can make anxiety worse in some cases. That goes for ADHD traits as well.

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    Richard
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    in reply to: How many tabs do you have open right now? #129004

    That Guy with ADHD
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    I currently have 6 but I tend to close and reopen windows a lot so as far as “Pages Viewed” I’m way up there! 🙂

    Richard

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    in reply to: Introduction, and Experience #128969

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    Perfect!
    Do let us know how it goes! I can just picture you standing at the doctor’s office, rubber chicken in hand!

    🙂

    Richard

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    in reply to: Introduction, and Experience #128948

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    Hi Foxglove,
    Much of what you said is very familiar to me. Looking back I struggled with many of the same things you did, along with a number of comorbid disorders such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, etc.
    Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy your visit. There are many good posts in here as well as the blogs and videos on the main site.

    Enjoy

    Richard

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