Comments on: The 4 Secrets to Success with Adult ADHD

By: Vontrace Wasper

Vontrace Wasper — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:56:51 +0000

Diagnosed 6 days ago. 43, self taught software developer, gifted musician, perfect pitch.. Couldn’t pass college pre-algebra. Yes, it all rings true. I need to ask if anyone else whose contributed to this board has felt an overwhelming sense of waste after diagnosis. Not in the way of “my life has been a waste”, but the bigger picture of all of us brilliant synapse misfiring people not contributing to society. Our late, or in too many cases, misdiagnosis has cost us all dearly in time, opportunity, and potential. I believe we are special thinkers and problem solvers. But we were cut out on our paths and tracked low in school, assumed to be lazy, and overlooked in our professions, usually by the normals who would study endlessly for spelling bees without any of the critical or multi-path thinking that makes people like us who we are. My neurologist administering my add test found that after 10 minutes of the beginning of the batteries of tests, my attention would flatline and she could see that I was changing my responses based redoing the rules in my head to maintain interest. I used to think that this is how all smart people’s brains function. Nope, just us. There so many like us, and we know others in the same boat without the courage to pursue treatment. Wasting all their brain cycles telling themselves that they are lazy and undisciplined. Those of us who’ve made it this far, consider reaching out to the undiagnosed let them know about this thread and family we represent.

By: kristin

kristin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:32:12 +0000

This is so inspirational!

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:25:36 +0000

Lindsay. I’m sorry you don’t have any idea what you are commenting on. Perhaps you are good at math and should post on a site about that. Doing math with ADHD is like trying to work a jigsaw puzzle wearing mittens You may know what to do but you can’t hold onto the pieces long enough to do anything with them. Take your codesension elsewhere.

By: Lyndsay

Lyndsay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:37:50 +0000

This is kind of dumb. Of course you would be highly motivated to do the things you’re good at. And of course it’s going to be easier to focus when you’re enjoying what you’re doing. Sorry that you don’t like math so you can’t concentrate – doesn’t mean you need to medicate yourself over it.

By: wade

wade — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:13:25 +0000

I have just been put on 10 mg of ritilin 2 times a day. of coarse i have an exteme lack of focus, never finish a project, ect. my therapist had me on depakote, mood swings he says, I simply said I have no get up and go, where to start, what to do. after one week, im now sliding back into the whole of no concentration, but I can feel like I know what has to be done. the first few days was off the hook, felt great and got things done. I do have a problem with taking medications though, for instance, I just dropped methadone, It put me on a shedule but my life seemed dull, 20 mgs a day for chronic pain. one month clean from a cold turkey stop. Maybe coming off the methadone isnt near over and the ritalin is not working as well because of that. My concentration will come and go. Just having issues on what to do first in my day, its almost like the ritalin has almost stopped working. I work 8 months on the road and have summers off. I actually go nuts and just think about all i have to do while im not working, So, basically I just need to get up and go get it done, My mind is so creative at the same time , I feel no hurry to rush and get it all done, At the same time, I feel the need to rush and get it done. I think the ritalin is actually chillin me out. Does this make any sense at all, please help.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:58:19 +0000

haha im dyeing to write down my feelings and miraculous vyvanse story but I ran out of vyvanse 2 days ago and cant get my thoughts together to do so. Am going to the doctor tomorrow to hopefully prescribe another prescription of vyvanse. Just wanted to thank you all for your input, I was having a really hard time today and you peeps storys have done what vyvanse has been doing for me the past 60 days. Thank you all very very much for your honest input and understanding of add. Its people like all of you that I feel are legitimately genuine.

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:57:08 +0000

Sherry, don’t know if you’re still reading this site but wanted to tell you about my granddaughter, 9yrs, who lives with us full-time and has been diagnosed with ADHD since 1st grade. We started her on 10mg of Adderall and huge difference in helping her be able to sit and complete work in school. She had a master teacher who understood these kids and saw their struggles almost immediately disappear. Like you we didn’t like the side effects of stimulents, but hers mainly was the lack of appetite. Whe dropped 5lbs the first year on it but has since gained back …we just keep feeding her right up to bedtime when her appetite seems to increase. Calming activities a half hour before bedtime like puzzles or coloring calm her and usually she drifts off to sleep by 9pm. We have had to double her dose this year to 20mgs for effectiveness and is having a bit of struggle getting to sleep. We tried Stratera but didn’t see much effect for her and caused headaches. Vyvanse is one we may try maybe in summer , ….I’m sure by now you have tried something for the school year but just keep in there and encourage your daughter …tthey need something to help them be able to learn and have successful friendships at school.

By: Sherri Anderson

Sherri Anderson — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:48:15 +0000

My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADD and learning disablities when she was 6 years old. She has managed to get average grades, until she entered the 4th grade. It has been a challengeing school year for her (and her dad and I). Her MD recently recommended Adderall XR. However, I’ve been reading so many mixed results of this medication. I have not given her the first pill, as I am so worried about the side effects. I want to do the right thing for her, and I don’t want her 5th grade year to be such a struggle. Not sure what to do, and wondered if there were other parents who have had good or bad results they could share to help me make up my mind?
Thanks~Sherri

By: Ramzan Boudoin

Ramzan Boudoin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:33:13 +0000

adhd article

By: jmk

jmk — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 18:33:38 +0000

Ditto! I am amazed that I finally found someone who understands what I am going through and pinpointed exactly how I feel. I have been feeling this way since 8yrs old and am at my last straw. Friends have suggested adderall and says that it works great. I have tried 3 other types of medications without any results so I will give adderall a try even though my doctor wants me to try vyvanse. Thank you so much for speaking out in our favor and helping the world understand what were going through.