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Post by getittogether on Apr 4, 2004 11:53:41 GMT -5
I am hanging on to my boyfriend by a thread, in fact he is the one that researched the ADD, ADHD information for me. I have not seen my doctor yet but I wll be taling to her this week. I teach children and I have four students in my classroom. Many of my parents say that this is the best year thier children have ever had in school. I have always done my reasearch to reach my ADD, ADHD students so they can functun in the regular classroom, but I never thought it would be me. I answered a 70 question quiz with my boyfriend and he has become more understanding about what is going on with his girlfriend. I have always been a mediocre student in school. I have been teaching for two years and with as much studying and preperation I can't afford to be the same in grad school. I hve finished my first class and I still have ten to go. I sometimes remind myself of that blue fish "Dorie" on finding Nemo that my daughter watches faithfully.
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Post by bluestocking on Apr 4, 2004 13:23:29 GMT -5
Hello getittogether :-)
3 cheers for going to see your Dr. for professional advice.
One thing I read over and over again about adults with ADD is their propensity towards creativity, which would definitely make for a better classroom environment.
Regarding grad school, that's a toughie, and a really good reason to see your Dr. about being treated for ADD. I decided to go back to grad school after I had my work and personal life evened out. But 2 days before my first class, I had some major and unexpected life events turn my life upside down, and decided to put school off for a couple of quarters. In my pre-ADD aware life, I would have ploughed ahead and made poor grades, which one really can't do in grad school. Once you make the time and financial sacrifices for grad school, you want to be a high-acheiver. Who wants to fail a class that is expensive and has taken 15 hours a week of your time for 4 months?
If I had been thinking clearly, I would have gone back to see my Dr. to pick up taking medication again, and I am confident that would have made the difference. The thing to remember is that it isn't weakness to seek out help. ADD brains are not inherently made for concentrating on a monotonous lecture for 2 hours while sitting still not doing anything. So why should you struggle needlessly, when there is medication that can help you.
As for your BF, it's hard to be in a relationship of any sort with someone whose brain is completely different. My DH doesn't have ADD, but he is the first man I have met who is laid-back enough to handle it for any length of time. I found that it's really important to be surrounded by people who are supportive when you're just starting out with an ADD diagnosis, and I hope he can be that for you. On a not-ADD basis, just a girl-to-girl basis, it seems to me that one's S.O. should accept the other person as-is. I hope that it all works out for you.
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Post by Becky on Apr 4, 2004 22:55:07 GMT -5
Hi, and welcome to the message boards!! ;D
I bet you are the best teacher some of your kids have had. Some teachers do not or cannot work with ADD kids, especially ADHD. It is a blessing to have a teacher who understands and can, in some instances, relate to the kids problems. I know many people who would give their right arm have a teacher like you for their kids.
I think it is great that your BF aknowledges that there are ADD issues. And seeing a professional is the way to go. Maybe after you see a doctor and have some more info, the two of you can talk about it and work out some of the problems. If he is doing research on your behalf it sounds like he wants to help you, and that is awsome. Having supportive people around you is very important.
I would advise seeing a professional before school starts again. I am also in school, but only undergrad, and my meds really do make a difference for me. They are not right for everyone, but find out as much as you can about meds, natural alternatives, behavior modification, and sometimes individual counseling can help. The more you know the easier it is to make the best decision.
That is cute about Dorie, my little boy calls me Dorie when I walk around the house saying "What was I going to do again??"
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