[emwell]

A few weeks ago something "clicked" in my doctor's head. Something I said made her think about ADD. She suggested I keep an eye on a couple of things and report back. She also asked me to ask my Mom about when I was a kid. When I reported back, her clicking continued.

Since then I have been reading everything I can find on ADD. This just might be what has been wrong with me since I can remember. Everything fits. I am grateful that after 36 years, someone may have actually diagnosed me correctly. I am also angry that it took this long. My mom also wonders why school didn't pick up on it sooner. I told her it was because "only boys had it back then" and I wasn't hyper. The more we talk the more I know the diagnosis is correct. My Mother always felt a lot of responsibility for my troubled teen years. She may finally believe that it wasn't her fault. I am giving her as much information as I can about this ADD thing. And she is talking with others about it so she can learn more : )

I spoke with my husband for the second time about the possibility of me having ADD. The first time we spoke he was ambivalent. Tonight he was very supportive. I explained more of what was involved with ADD. He totally understood and had his own examples of my ADD behavior. He is happy that I may finally know what is wrong and how to fix it. I know he would love a less cluttered house, see me finish my 23 in progress projects, sleep better, and be happy.

I see my doctor on Monday. I will tell her that I think she is right and where do we go from here?
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE????

laughter really is the best medecine

[(JD)]

well you are on the right path it sounds like... and with a good doctor too! Try to get some good sleep. There are plenty of books in the library on how to compensate. There are also some on how to change you diet before you try medications. Depending upon how severe you are, which it doesn't sound terrible, you might be able to function better with food adjustments

Anyway, now you know where to look for things to consider. And that you need more time to finish projects you start... and how many to allow yourself to start a t a time etc. I'm happy for you.

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[emwell]

I live in a very small town with a very small library. Luckily, any book that my library does not have I can request it from another library. I have already requested two books on ADD. Driven to Distraction and Women with ADD.

I would love to hear more about diet changes. Do you know of a good book?


laughter really is the best medecine