[Rebound]

First, I went undiagnosed in any way until my mid-thirties. Until then, I just thought I was a loser.

Then, I was diagnosed with depression, followed some years later with a change to bipolar disorder along with anxiety both social and general.

During all that time I saw a therapist a few times and that was it. I recently saw a psychiatrist who came to the conclusion I have Adult ADHD. I read some of the articles here and I can't believe no one identified this before because the description fits me to a T.

So, it sounds plausible, but now I sound like a case study in disorders: hypo-mania, depression, anxiety, adhd, obsessive compulsive tendancies, and there's probably something I'm forgetting.

Any suggestions about how I can make sense of all this?

I know I need to talk to the doctor about it, but I'm pretty sure my next visit will be occupied by more pressing concerns so I have no idea when we'll have the chance to discuss it.

[Moreta]

Don't stress out!! AND stop diagnosing yourself!!

I have all those same tendencies as you do, and you have to learn how to better cope with your mental status.

Or...

You could take one pill for every disorder as I do: hypo-mania - Seroquel, Depression - Effexor, axiety - Klonopin, ADHD - Dexedrine, and OCD - Prozac.

But you really do need to work on coping skills. Do you still see a therapist? They can help you with it.

Also, if you are that concerned about it, I think you should bring it up with your doctor the next time anyways. It's not like they don't get paid enough for your time. Use it wisely. Make a list and make sure you cover everything on that list. That's what I always do because once I get in there my mind goes blank. >.<

[Rebound]

I'd like you to re-read the OP please. I've not done the diagnosing. I've just tried to take a proactive approach by learning what I can about this stuff.

My ability to get help is hampered a great deal by where I live and the need to work for a living. The meds are not my idea but they help more than they hurt.

On the other hand, the issues above are more or less well established. My concern is that the list grows longer with time. It's hard to avoid the conclusion I'm gradually losing any grip I ever hand on my ability to cope so, while your advice may be spot on, the worse things get, the stronger the impulse to just pack it in and give up trying to have a normal life.

Thank you for the reply though I must admit it strikes me that you may be taking some things for granted.

[Moreta]

Originally Posted by Rebound

I'd like you to re-read the OP please. I've not done the diagnosing. I've just tried to take a proactive approach by learning what I can about this stuff.

My ability to get help is hampered a great deal by where I live and the need to work for a living. The meds are not my idea but they help more than they hurt.

On the other hand, the issues above are more or less well established. My concern is that the list grows longer with time. It's hard to avoid the conclusion I'm gradually losing any grip I ever hand on my ability to cope so, while your advice may be spot on, the worse things get, the stronger the impulse to just pack it in and give up trying to have a normal life.

Thank you for the reply though I must admit it strikes me that you may be taking some things for granted.

What am I taking for granted? I was just offering advice. I mean, I only spent a week in the hospital and 6 weeks in an out patient program recently, where they drill coping skills in your head, until that's all you think about. If you would like to talk about coping skills, let me know. I have a whole notebook on them.

Don't give up.

[Rebound]

I apologize. I was in such a bad frame of mind when I read your reply that I read all kinds of things into it that weren't there. Re-reading it just now, I see nothing amiss.

Gaining access is difficult here but I will be taking your advice.

[aijull]

hi , i am 37 years old and i am just reilizing that something is really wrong with me. i took a quiz to see if i may have ADD and it was really high . my score was 112 . thats really high. the good thing is that i know whats wrong with me. and why i act the way i do. i have midwest health care for insurance. does anyone know of a good mental health doctoe that would accept my insurance?

[Rebound]

Hi. Welcome. I was referred by a physician. Perhaps you could go that route. I wish you the best of luck. I was about your age when first diagnosed. It can be a tough row to hoe, but I believe better days lie ahead.

[coko27]

Originally Posted by Rebound

First, I went undiagnosed in any way until my mid-thirties. Until then, I just thought I was a loser.

Then, I was diagnosed with depression, followed some years later with a change to bipolar disorder along with anxiety both social and general.

During all that time I saw a therapist a few times and that was it. I recently saw a psychiatrist who came to the conclusion I have Adult ADHD. I read some of the articles here and I can't believe no one identified this before because the description fits me to a T.

So, it sounds plausible, but now I sound like a case study in disorders: hypo-mania, depression, anxiety, adhd, obsessive compulsive tendancies, and there's probably something I'm forgetting.

Any suggestions about how I can make sense of all this?

I know I need to talk to the doctor about it, but I'm pretty sure my next visit will be occupied by more pressing concerns so I have no idea when we'll have the chance to discuss it.

I have ocd and adhd and social anxiety and panic attacks and Iam still trying to make sense of it .We just cannot focus on all these dx we have to try to overcome them or they will take over and ruin our lives huggs

[coko27]

Originally Posted by Rebound

First, I went undiagnosed in any way until my mid-thirties. Until then, I just thought I was a loser.

Then, I was diagnosed with depression, followed some years later with a change to bipolar disorder along with anxiety both social and general.

During all that time I saw a therapist a few times and that was it. I recently saw a psychiatrist who came to the conclusion I have Adult ADHD. I read some of the articles here and I can't believe no one identified this before because the description fits me to a T.

So, it sounds plausible, but now I sound like a case study in disorders: hypo-mania, depression, anxiety, adhd, obsessive compulsive tendancies, and there's probably something I'm forgetting.

Any suggestions about how I can make sense of all this?

I know I need to talk to the doctor about it, but I'm pretty sure my next visit will be occupied by more pressing concerns so I have no idea when we'll have the chance to discuss it.

I agree with you every time you go to a doctor they seem to add on and say you got this and soon or later the lists will get bigger iam 27 now and when I was dx I was 18 teen and that is crazy.