Life With Adult A.D.D.

Posted by Jeff on August 12, 2009 · View Comments

“I’ve blamed a lot of people in my life for my troubles, but when it comes down to it, I finally realize that I am my own worst enemy. For forty years, I’ve not only opposed what other people want me to do, I’ve opposed what I want to do.”

Source: http://adultadhdrelationships.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html

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‘”Each of these individuals [people with IQ 0f 120 or higher and who have adult A.D.H.D.] might be compared to a symphony orchestra of very talented musicians who cannot produce adequate symphonic music because the orchestra lacks an effective conductor,” the authors wrote.’

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150478.php

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http://livinginnorthernirelandwithadhd.blogspot.com barry

Living in the troubles in northern ireland has never been short of risk taken, unfortunately I lived to tell the tail. Bummer, because now I have lived long enough to get diagnosed with ADHD! My doctor tried to tell me that it is a positive step for me, but some how I just feel he wanted me out of his office. He stuck me on Concerta, way hey, and now I have the sit and stand sedation. Since I started the ‘solution’ to all my problems (concerta) I now haven’t the patience to open the car door I just jump through the window like Dukes Of Hazard. But at least I can tell my family and friends that I wasn’t nuts I was just misdiagnosed with a faulty brain. That sounds much better. Unfortunately as no one really is expert in this country apart from myself, (joke) I was left to my own devices while starting medication and ofcourse I was ready to take on the world including my wife which didn’t help my situation. Fortunately my wife and me are back together again, but again I have no help menatlly during this period in my life. All I have as therapy is my blog, sad in a way, but then again when Gina Pera, yourself and many other have contacted me it has helped. It took a while to digest the pill that you gave me that ADHD people aren’t genuis’ or going to be millionaire, but from looking at your site you are in touch with reality. Do you know that actually for me and others laughter helps in a strange kind of way, that is why your site ROCKS. All the rest are trying to be too logical to make sense. More interested in promoting themselves and abusing peoples bank balance. It’s a joke when you really look at it. Hit Paypal and your cured!! ADHD is real but not to be exploded by every tom dick and harry. You honesty is refreshing, but you broke my heart when you said I wasn’t a genius. (Only joking) Good luck from the not so lucky irish. At least you have American Dream send so my way.
Jeff

Barry,

I’m really glad that you got so much out of my site. So many times we bloggers post things and never quite know if anyone is out there listening (reading). You’re feedback is invaluable.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you…and…may the wind be at your back.
http://livinginnorthernirelandwithadhd Johnny Black

Jeff Ive read your blog and me and Barry ave been mates for a long time and i agree with him totally in that our health services are way wrong in what there not doing to help our people….people who need help!
I can only say one thing to you jeff stick by Barry he’s one of the most sincere people i know and he wont stop until he sorts this mess of a system out so give your support cause its appreciated….big style!!!
http://livinginnorthernirelandwithadhd.blogspot.com barry tait

thanks for the encourment hope all is good with you ive a new website for adults with adhd dont want 2 promote but the link on my blog so many over here in northern ireland were wrongly diagnosed but im speading the word that we will not be bullied by the health service no matter wat theres a saying over here there is a time for the rise of the foot soldiers.thanks my friend blanky left a comment sad to say but the same as me .but greater love have man that he laid down his life for his friends.jeff
Stu

Barry’s comments really hit home. I’m 41 and have just been diagnosed by ADD. Mental healthcare in the UK is a joke, I remember being told by my GP (aptly called Dr. Risk) that how I was fealing was the result of “modern life” after reciting to him what I now know to be the symptoms of ADD. I moved to the US in 2000 with my work. Mental health care is much better (if you are lucky enough to have good insurance) but they still often treat you based on the first label / diagnosis – depression and anxiety for me, 7 years of counter productive sedatives made alot of my add traits and ultimately the depression worse. After having a major breakdown I switched psychiatrists and found one that was thorough and realized add was a root cause.

While I’m not thrilled to find out I have it knowing really helps (me). For the first time I am begining to find ways to compensate for ADD problems (I believed I was “lazy” as my teachers, colleagues, bosses and family have told me for years).
Jeff

Stu,

I’m glad that you finally arrived at the correct diagnosis. At least now you know what you are up against.
barry

hi jeff my websites down at moment but it be up runnin couple days,stu hang in there now u no for sure that ur adhd or i call now genetically screwed cause no-one has figured out wat it is.So ul get no help from medical services but u mite get a book deal .hope ur well jeff..