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Originally Posted by lavendersage
Got the official word: I most likely do NOT have ADHD as the symptoms did not present themselves when I was a child.
More likely that my severe Major Depressive Disorder, screwed up sleep and hormonal changes due to menopause are mimicking ADHD (inattentive) to beat the band.
I have to get the depression under control and sleep straightened out. The psychologist said Xanax-induced sleep is not "restorative" sleep and that's what I need to be aiming for.
Mood/emotion labiilty is also in order.
I feel like I should have a circle of orange cones around me at all times. gah.
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I don't know to think of getting the official word thing you got as a good or bad thing.
I am sorry about that. I have read that menopause can mimic AD/HD symptoms. Here is a good site to check out:
http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/8330.html .
How you find something that works for you
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