ADHD Coaching?

CWC3 · Jul 28, 2012 at 09:24 PM

Hi there,

I've reached my "that's it!!" point and I don't want to feel like a freaking cluster**** anymore. I've been struggling with my ADHD for 21 years, and I'm finally on the cusp of hiring an ADHD coach. I did a bunch of research on it and decided on the one I want, and I even contacted her to discuss the idea. I want to do it. I think I owe it to myself, and to everyone that cares about me (and has to deal with me when I get frustrated and do dumb things, like overdraw my account. Again.).

The only problem? Cost. $400 a month. My wallet hurts just thinking about it. I'm pretty sure I can find a way (ask for help from my parents, grandparents, etc.), but I'd like to know before I start this, has anyone had positive/negative coaching experiences or heard of any? What might I expect out of this?

And WHY isn't this more talked about as a treatment for ADHD?

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

--CHANGEwillcome

BlueInanna · Jul 28, 2012 at 09:43 PM

I haven't heard of an adhd coach, life coaches yes, but didn't know about these ones. This sounds like a great idea, and you can make it happen, go for it! Is it a certain # hours? I think it would be money well spent. What do they do exactly?

CWC3 · Jul 28, 2012 at 10:29 PM

Here's a link from the website that talks about it: http://marlacummins.com/services-and...chingservices/

Basically, they give you accountability and help you set and actually tackle goals. If I can make this work, priority number one for me is working on a budget and finding a way to stay on top of my spending and deposits (overwhelmed just thinking about it!).

It is divided into like 3 45-min calls per month to plan, 5-10 min check-up calls, and unlimited email contact to check in and keep in contact to see progress/what can be tweaked/get on you to do what you said you would/give you strategies to try and see if they're working, like notetaking tools, etc. The link is to the one I picked, but there are a bunch out there.

I really think this could help, but I would like to know more if anyone else has heard of this before! Thanks for your response, BlueInanna.

--CHANGEwillcome

FuelTheJet · Jul 29, 2012 at 12:25 AM

I feel the need to ask two questions before I try and give you an answer. Do you have ADHD diagnosed by a psychiatrist? Is medication not an option?

Jul 29, 2012 at 10:44 PM

I've heard ADD Coaches can be very helpful. I have not looked into getting one though. I have responded well to the meds and have been reading and posting to stay up to speed with the ADD.

BlueInanna · Jul 30, 2012 at 02:03 AM

I've been researching since you brought this up, found one in my area $450/month yikes expensive. But I hope you do it CWC and let us know how it goes

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BlueInanna Grand Magnate Member Since Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,624 12 3,238 hugs given	Jul 28, 2012 at 09:43 PM #2 I haven't heard of an adhd coach, life coaches yes, but didn't know about these ones. This sounds like a great idea, and you can make it happen, go for it! Is it a certain # hours? I think it would be money well spent. What do they do exactly?
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FuelTheJet Member Member Since Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 23 11	Jul 29, 2012 at 12:25 AM #4 I feel the need to ask two questions before I try and give you an answer. Do you have ADHD diagnosed by a psychiatrist? Is medication not an option? __________________ "Faith is the great cop-out, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence. Faith is belief in spite of, even perhaps because of, the lack of evidence." - Richard Dawkins
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Anonymous32897 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 29, 2012 at 10:44 PM #5 I've heard ADD Coaches can be very helpful. I have not looked into getting one though. I have responded well to the meds and have been reading and posting to stay up to speed with the ADD.
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BlueInanna Grand Magnate Member Since Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,624 12 3,238 hugs given	Jul 30, 2012 at 02:03 AM #6 I've been researching since you brought this up, found one in my area $450/month yikes expensive. But I hope you do it CWC and let us know how it goes
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