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Sep 05, 2018, 09:18 AM
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I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 8 yrs old, I am now 40. I never took any medication for it because my parents couldn't afford. So I participated in alot of extracurricular activities. This helped tremendously and made all the other stuff easier to deal with. I got married young and had 4 daughters. Between work and my girls my ADHD was easily controlled. Especially when I got divorced and had to work 2 jobs to take care of my girls because their father decided parenting wasn't for him. I was usually too tired to have any thoughts at all. Now here I am, my girls are adults and attending college. I recently moved to a different state with my boyfriend and happier than I can ever remember being. My girls are upset with me for moving and we don't talk very much which is hard. But my boyfriend has given me a family as well, a mom and sister/Best friend which is so awesome. The problem is that my ADHD is out of control. I can't even concentrate at work some days. I am disappointed in myself because I'm unable to control it now. I can't figure out why. I am keeping myself really busy and trying all the things I have before but with no results. I have found so much happiness at this time of my life so why is my ADHD becoming so overwhelming? I know that any life change can cause emotions to go awry even if it a good change. I find myself, who is usually very social, staying away from other people except my boyfriend because conversation is too much for me. The added chatter of conversation to my mind makes feel like I'm going crazy. I don't have the money to go to the doctor and to be honest I really don't want to have to take medicine. I am open to any advice.
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Sep 07, 2018, 08:16 AM
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Hello there,
When my son was in middle school he went to psychotherapy. The therapist taught different skills that helped him with his ADHD. I know in college he did start back on meds. I’m not sure if you have insurance or what state you live in. In some states there are based on income clinics that will help. Call your local NAMI
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