May I join the club?

Well, my T just confirmed my diagnosis (one of them) - ADD, combined type.

So I am not BP but, as she said, "just clinicaly depressed" and "with strong simptoms of ADD combined type".

According to my T, the BP simptomes were nothing else but "ADD manifestation under depression" (Ts words are cited, as you can presume).

I asked her am I going to take some therapy for ADD as well, but she said - "no, we will continue with prozac for depression cure and for the first period you should learn some ways for selfhelp regarding ADD".

Well, not that I am thrilled with her advice but I am aslo very lucky since in my country very few psichiatrist even consider ADD as an illnes.

In her first opinion my depression is mainly caused by misunderstanding among my close environment (relatives, friends) and me...and it happened cause of my ADD unusual behavior (which I am going to describe you later).

T also said that is very likely that the ADD simptomes I had were the main reason I was abused by my mother (beaten), verbaly humiliated and considered as worthless.

I have to think about this explanation (T said - this is just what she presumes at this very moment), I have to read more about ADD and depression and, obviously I have to do anything I can to help to myself.

Beside I am confused with all this "news about myself" I am very happy I can share all this with you guys.

Hi,
I know when I found out I had mild ADHD (inattentive), it was a bit of a relief to know that I wasn't just a space cadet. I often felt that way, and my hubby still has moments when I'm sure he shakes his head in bemusement at some of the things I say or do.

It can also be confusing and overwhelming to think of yourself and your behaviors in a different light. It sounds like your treatment team are caring and make efforts to really understand you. That's good.

There are a number of books out there about living with ADHD. One that comes immediately to mind is "You Mean I'm not Lazy, Crazy, Dumb, or Stupid" (or something like that). Amazon has a ton on the subject.

Good luck,

gg