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Originally Posted by WantToGrow
dADDio, what "test" are you talking about? Was this an online test or through a therapist? I'm just curious because it has been suggested to me that I have ADD. I read one article that seemed to describe me to a t.
At any rate, I'm 49 and just now discovering this about myself, though it explains so much about me and my life. Feeling very sad that so much life has passed me by, that had I figured this out sooner maybe my life could have been more satisfying up to now.
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Hi Want to Grow. We are going through this at the same time it seems. I'm 48 for another couple months. So, the first thing I did was suck it up, and made an appointment. There are 2 docs you deal with. The first I think is a phsyco therapist. That person is the one that tests you. you fill out some questionarres, and send a packet to you parents if they are still kickin'. ( don't send it to your younger brother who you beat repeatedly as a child )
Then he set you down in front of a computer and you do this sort of visual timing test by hitting the space bar when a pattern of letters/numbers is displayed.
I came out 85% for ADD and my self questionarre was textbook. So, he sends me to the Phsychiatrist who is basically a pharmacist.
The doc said the exact thing to me that you said. If i figured this out earlier, I may have been much more successful.
The problem I am experiencing now, is that the meds DO make me feel better. But......I don't have my personal confidence or 'power' back that will allow me to take on responsible roles and feel successful again. Rather the meds have allowed me to see what I jerk I have been all these years........ So, now I feel lost. Can't go back, and don't know how to move forward. Got bills to pay so I can't simply settle for admitting to myself that I can't lead people anymore.
I need to find a way to get my strength back. Maybe support sessions or something....it certainly aint the meds.