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!
Post by happywanderer on Apr 15, 2005 16:50:51 GMT -5
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.
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