ADHD/ADD Folks

Morgan · 08-28-2011, 05:55 PM

yeah "normal" was a poor choice of words-I am definitely not normal, nor do I want to be normal....., "funcitonal" would be the word I would choose, I just want to function, without drugs....

Morgan · 09-25-2011, 11:32 PM

I have not taken any medications for the last 2 mos. and although, I still have symptoms of ADHD, I would rather have the symptoms of ADHD, then the medication in my system. My mind still wanders and I do tend to be somewhat hyper at times, but the effects of the wrong medication, really made my life difficult. I would be curious to find if the Straterra would work for me, the next step for me is to check it out with my Dr.

It helps to know I am not alone and I am glad the support is here.

SoNotHer · 09-26-2011, 12:38 AM

I appreciate this thread and the thorough information and experiences presented here. My neurologist believes I have ADD. I have never been tested nor am I on medication.

Like Nat, I have noticed a big change when sugar is added/taken away from my diet. I also notice that my sleep - the amount and quality - affects my ability to concentrate. Exercise also very much helps focus my mind.

Two things -

1) Some of the greatest minds and most innovative artists would present now as having ADHD or ADD. I talk with my students about this when we cover a section on "learning disabilities" in the introductory college skills course I teach. It's important to remember this.

2) I'm curious about how modern choices affect you. I have resisted getting a droid because of the expense and because I see it as one more tempting distraction. How have you coped in the age of the Internet, 4G, hundreds of cable channels, Facebook, pervasive advertising and so on?

suebee · 09-26-2011, 01:51 AM

I apparently missed this thread the first time it was up, and it's too late for me to be able to contribute much or read much tonight. I was also diagnosed with ADD as an adult. Depression - which is no doubt related to it - has been a part of my life since I can remember. I'm subscribing to the thread, and will come back to look at some of the info you've posted Nat. Thanks for starting the thread.

Sue

09-25-2011, 11:32 PM	#2
Morgan Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, hy, hym, does not matter Relationship Status: I am enjoying life.... Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 643 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,753 Thanked 1,604 Times in 411 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	ADHD I have not taken any medications for the last 2 mos. and although, I still have symptoms of ADHD, I would rather have the symptoms of ADHD, then the medication in my system. My mind still wanders and I do tend to be somewhat hyper at times, but the effects of the wrong medication, really made my life difficult. I would be curious to find if the Straterra would work for me, the next step for me is to check it out with my Dr. It helps to know I am not alone and I am glad the support is here.

09-26-2011, 12:38 AM	#3
SoNotHer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Professional Sandbagger and Jenga Zumba Instructor Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In the master control room of my world domination dreams Posts: 2,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 4,734 Times in 1,409 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I appreciate this thread and the thorough information and experiences presented here. My neurologist believes I have ADD. I have never been tested nor am I on medication. Like Nat, I have noticed a big change when sugar is added/taken away from my diet. I also notice that my sleep - the amount and quality - affects my ability to concentrate. Exercise also very much helps focus my mind. Two things - 1) Some of the greatest minds and most innovative artists would present now as having ADHD or ADD. I talk with my students about this when we cover a section on "learning disabilities" in the introductory college skills course I teach. It's important to remember this. 2) I'm curious about how modern choices affect you. I have resisted getting a droid because of the expense and because I see it as one more tempting distraction. How have you coped in the age of the Internet, 4G, hundreds of cable channels, Facebook, pervasive advertising and so on? __________________ "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." ~ Albert Camus

09-26-2011, 01:51 AM	#4
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,756 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450093	I apparently missed this thread the first time it was up, and it's too late for me to be able to contribute much or read much tonight. I was also diagnosed with ADD as an adult. Depression - which is no doubt related to it - has been a part of my life since I can remember. I'm subscribing to the thread, and will come back to look at some of the info you've posted Nat. Thanks for starting the thread. Sue __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer

08-28-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Morgan Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, hy, hym, does not matter Relationship Status: I am enjoying life.... Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 643 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,753 Thanked 1,604 Times in 411 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	yeah "normal" was a poor choice of words-I am definitely not normal, nor do I want to be normal....., "funcitonal" would be the word I would choose, I just want to function, without drugs....