Greetings to all,

Of course, just like the majority of you, I have ADD or ADHD. I was diagnosed at a young age and my parents was told that I would grow out of it. So, they put me on Ritalin and I was on that for majority of my elementary school years, but until I went to HS. That's were I started to struggle with school, but I managed to get it and go on to college to get a degree. I did go back on Rit my last semester for helping to stay focused and it sort of worked. I did graduate and it took awhile (2.5 years) to get a really good job.

But, in the past couple of years, I have been becoming more and more (mentally) disorganized. I would do or say things out of impulsive behaviour. I would be playing Rugby and one moment I would be having a stellar game and the next I'd wishing that I have didn't show up on the pitch. Work can be a struggle at times, but I try my best to stay on top of it (so far, so good).

On the other hand, I do have a wife and step sons (one on the way) that came into my life about 3 years ago. My wife and I struggle at times, because of me and my impulsiveness. She sort of belittles me in front of the kids about the ADHD. Well, I used to let it bother me and I'll leave and burn it off by running or weight lifting. But, now I just don't let it get to me and I go about my business.

I am excited to be a dada for the first time at 33 years. The wife and I are hoping that he will not go through the same problems that I have gone through. But, if it happens, it happens. We don't decide the genetic make up of anybody. I will just help the kid coax through his issues and teach how to evaulate things better than I did (a lot better).

One final thing. I have seen some post where the significant other is stressing over there spouse who has ADHD. They want to change them so badly, but causes a lot of headaches in the house. My suggestion is, don't try cage the individual . You can assist them in learning about there situation by reading into it. I do stress education on this matter, because it has helped me a little. But, sometimes I wish the wife would stop and assist me on my problem, instead of knocking all the time.

Anywho, I'm here and I like to see what others are doing about themselves with their ADHD.

Later