Moms with ADD? - Arlington,TX

Yes, I have ADD.

I was finally diagnosed in my late 40's.

I do have an Rx for Adderall, but I rarely use it. Because I have 'co-morbid' issues. My ADD became worse after a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). The meds are fantastic, but conflict with my other brain functionings. For instance, I MUST take a 20 minute nap in the afternoon without any sound or light to let my brain rest, but the meds keep me very alert, so then I don't get a healing nap, then I crash....then the day is all down hill from there. So until my brain heals more, I've taken a hiatus from the meds. Honestly, I am a much nicer person on meds.

I also find that one cup of coffee, and only 1 per day, after a healthy meal is a close 2nd to Adderall. Too much caffeine and my eye lids quiver.

I avoid white sugar and white flour like the plague. I don't eat processed foods and I drink a lot of tea.

I have to keep my environment noise waaaay down or I will get absolutely nothing done. I'm easily distracted by certain types of noises, and then not bothered by some others.

I can hyper-focus at the piano.

I have tried other methods. But what works for me will probably be different than what works for you. I tend to have sensory integration issues. Once you figure out what in your environment and head that keep you distracted, you can start to eliminate those and practice focusing for longer periods.

I also think those of us with ADD are super creative. So I'm not bothered by my mind. It might bother my husband, but not me.

Yup.

When I felt I needed meds.

Very well thank you very much.

Yes, Addarall.

ADD is life, it is not something that hits you as an adult. It has to have been a huge part of your life growing up and as Rachel has said, only a qualified doctor can tell you if you do.

If you are asking for yourself, nothing in your previous questions would lead me to believe you have ADD.

You betcha, at the age of 4, tried treating myself from 18-20 and then 22-27. Just got on addarall (this will be week 4) I have to get my dose tweeked next rx.

Like Jo says you can't treat the problem. No matter how I tried to pretend everything was fine It finally caught up with me. The daily struggle was taking such a toll on myself and my family that I finally saught help again, and so far am SOOO glad I did :) Like I said it has only been about a month but has made such a difference! Good Luck and keep us updated!

Yup.

I'm 39 and diagnosed 2 years ago. I take focalin the XR version.

I was pretty much diagnosed by accident-I went to a new therapist about family stuff and mid-way through our first consult he asked if anyone had ever mentioned I might be ADD...and it went from there.

It was a huge awakening for me and explains sooo much of my personality that has always bothered me, made me think I was different or stupid, etc. Now, I work on embracing 'me'...I've done a lot of research some just to validate and some to learn new ideas on coping, parenting, my marriage etc.

Taking the focalin has made a drastic difference in me as well. My impulsivity is down, I'm less impatient and can definately focus more for longer-it's not perfect, but certainly drastically improved.

I'm a better mommy too and also am ready to recognize the signs early in both my kids since it is genetic.

I believe I am but have never been diagnosed. Runs in my family so I should. Tend to procrastanate.

Adult symptoms of AD/HD are very common, and often the symptoms stem from other possible disorders that present like AD/HD. Approximately half of the clients who come to us with AD/HD diagnoses actually have AD/HD as their primary issue. Often, through testing, we find that there is signficant slow processing taking place in certain areas of the brain, or the brain is producing high beta in excess. This results in a physiological response in the body that can present like AD/HD.
We have more information on our site about AD/HD and other co-morbid disorders. The good news is that neurofeedback is an effective, non-medication form of treatment for the symptoms, regardless of the cause!
Dr. S. Golder
www.DallasBrainChangers.com