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Originally Posted by sunrise
I have heard that one symptom of ADHD is impatience with others. That was something my PNP asked me about when she was giving me diagnostic tests for ADHD. Simcha, it sounds like you are kind of impatient/intolerant with others with ADHD.  Maybe that's just one of your symptoms! Ha, probably not, but thought I'd throw that out. I actually feel more tolerant of people with ADHD symptoms since I share some of those than if I did not have them. I can relate.
My thoughts are very similar to chaotic's. I'm actually not sure I have ADHD although I have a lot of the symptoms. I'm not too hung up on whether I actually have it or not. Is having a condition the same or different than having a lot of the symptoms? It's kind of a philiosophical question. Whether I have it or not, I think the behavioral modifications that help people with ADHD can help me too. And the medications that help people with ADHD can help me too. Whether I truly need the behavior modifications and the meds is not something I am convinced of. I can get by in life without them, I believe. But they can make my life easier, more productive, less chaotic, etc. I've been given Wellbutrin for ADHD and it has helped me in a number of ways, some of which I'm not sure have anything to do with ADHD. Recently I added Vyvanse, my first go at a stimulant, and so far this has been really helpful too. But whether I have ADHD or not, I don't know. I just know I am more functional now. I have a lot of responsibilities in life, and these drugs help me handle those. I have been overwhelmed the last few years with the stuff life has thrown at me, and maybe in a less trying time, I won't need the drugs, and will be able to cope better drug-free.
My therapist told me about a local ADHD support group run by another therapist who specializes in adult ADHD. I don't plan to join, but I think that he would have lots of experience with people with ADHD and would help keep the discussion on track so that it would be useful for the attendees, and help those who need it improve their listening skills.
What sorts of topics related to ADHD would you like to see discussed here? Can you start some threads on those topics? I would be interested. |
The point of my post wasn't to encourage more topics, but rather to express my emotion regarding how I felt about the lack of support for ADHD (especially adults). I'm not into the support group thing as as psychotherapy group for ADHD adults, as I don't see it as being beneficial to me. Maybe some people it would be beneficial to, but especially considering the one that runs locally where I live (sporadically though) most of the time does not have a moderator (and usually doesn't have one trained in psychology at all) thus, there is no point to such a group.
Why did you have to say that I have impatience with others with ADHD? Based on one post where I expressed dissatisfaction with so-called ADHD support and my absolute disgust with the lack of education on the matter?? I do not have impatience with other people in general, not even ADHD ones.
Your post is perfect for my example, my point, my lack of happiness with the way ADHD is discussed, treated, and supported-- you question whether or not you have ADHD, but I must ask you whether or not a person questions if they have MDD or Bipolar or Panic Disorder... ? No, not usually. SO why do it with ADHD? You trust your PNP enough to prescribe meds that you take for ADHD and other disorders, but you question the diagnostic accuracy of your ADHD diagnostic "label"? -----WHY? Do you question whether or not ADHD exists too? I'm just curious as there are many people who do the same thing.
Why Wellbutrin for ADHD? This is a part of the problem right here--- healthcare professionals prescribing Wellbutrin and other "Off-Label" drugs for first line treatment of ADHD. Wellbutrin like all other anti-depressants are not FDA approved for treatment of ADHD. Why do people question with ADHD flounder? Because the "professionals" who treat ADHD have no idea what they are doing and need to pull their heads out of their collective arses, no offense meant (just expressing my disgust with the way ADHD is "managed" in the medical community).
Do you want to know the diagnostic criteria for ADHD? What about your sub-type? I think everyone should know what their diagnosis is, subtype and all. Education is a part of the therapeutic process. Needless to say that I have not been myself the last week so I'm probably not expressing myself appropriately here. I'm happy that you find it an important topic---since I am not the only member here maybe you could post a ADHD topic or query instead of me?