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shelbyk
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Just Diagnosed
« Thread Started on Dec 21, 2004, 9:19pm »
Today is "D" day for me. As in Diagnosed day. I feel weird about it. I mean I am glad that my symptoms now have a name instead of me just being "lazy", "procrastinator", "scatter brained" etc...

I started straterra today. I know it will take some time for me to notice a difference. I just want to feel "better" and "normal" whatever that is. I am also taking effexor XR for depression/anxiety.

Any words of encouragement???? I could really use some by those that understand. Glad I found this forum!
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Re: Just Diagnosed
« Reply #1 on Apr 15, 2005, 4:50pm »
You WANT to be NORMAL.... Eeeek! Can't imagine.

I just recent found out myself. Sure I'm dealing with the "hmmmh, maybe things would have been different if..." thing, but otherwise I think I can make it without drugs or counseling.

Just knowing bring some light into my life. I'm able to look at situations differently and make better choices.

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Re: Just Diagnosed
« Reply #2 on Apr 21, 2005, 9:44am »
My daughter has been diagnosed with ADD and is doing incredibly well on concerta,watching her struggles and researching her condition was a revelation to me.
I saw her starting to go through what I went through as a child. I remember being told that I was bright but was underachieving because I was lazy and disorganised . I can see now the coping mechanisms I employed to deal with this.
I did go through a"what if stage " but it was very brief, my main feeling now one of relief...of being able to try and get rid of some the baggage I have been carrying around all these years. I can stop blaming myself for things that were to a degree out of my control. Realising I have ADD has helped me see my achievements in a much more positive light.
I see a neuroligist on Monday
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