[Jordy]

I'm in therapy with my Pdoc for a little over 4 years now. She diagnosed me with BPD after a few sessions, later on she also mentioned I have PTSD and some dependant traits. I was ok with this and didn't question it.
Last year I started working as a secretary for her husband (a Pdoc specializing in Children and Adolescents), I really love the job, but I have had some regular mess-ups and often struggle to finish my tasks on time. Lately this has been so bad that I had a nearly daily urge to self-harm because I couldn't take the pressure.

Yesterday I had a session with my Pdoc and I told her how much I struggle with work despite loving the job. She started asking me questions about how I did in school and finally told me she thinks I have ADD inattentive type. I tried shrugging it off, saying I didn't notice any signs of that and this is when she actually told me her husband had suggested it first, that he had noticed some signs when watching me work...

She gave me a script for Ritalin to give it a try, and I need to schedule some tests to confirm this diagnosis.

I'm not sure how much I feel about all this. Is it yet another label or is there actually a chance this might work and improve my life?

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[MobiusPsyche]

It might actually improve your life to have it treated. Much more straightforward treatment than with many other diagnoses. Do the testing if you like, try the Ritalin if you're not opposed to pharmaceuticals, and then investigate cognitive behavioral therapy or neurofeedback because they can be every bit as effective as pharmaceuticals without the side effects.

I have BPD and ADD as well as depression. I only take the ADD medication on days when I have multiple meetings to attend; most days, I am able to cope with tricks and techniques I've learned over the years to help me be productive in spite of the ADD.

Much love!

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[BastetsMuse]

Originally Posted by Jordy

She gave me a script for Ritalin to give it a try, and I need to schedule some tests to confirm this diagnosis. I'm not sure how much I feel about all this. Is it yet another label or is there actually a chance this might work and improve my life?

I have ADD, inattentive type, and taking Adderall saved my soul, literally. Try the medication and take the tests. It's not a cop-out; it's a real condition.

[Jordy]

I gave Ritalin a try, 10mg on Monday afternoon and I don't think I've ever been this calm and focused before. Amazing how much work can be done when you don't keep losing your pen or misreading phone numbers. Unfortunately it didn't last very long and I was told not to take any after 4pm.
So yesterday I tried 20mg (Pdoc told me to try different dosages, the max being 40mg a day and she guesses I'll need between 20 and 30mg a day) I think 20mg were too much as I felt my heart racing, and just felt physically unwell. Also after it wore off I was all hyped up until 6am...

Of course I've been really tired today. Fortunately work was very light. I only took 10mg, I was calmer than normal but I can't judge concentration due to only 3 hours of sleep.

I wrote all this in a diary and will continue to do so, this way my Pdoc has a way to really see how I react to the medication

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