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Support/ Self-help idea
It's easy to form a group in your own area. Just post on www.craigslist.com for your town, and find a place and time to meet with those who respond. A public place is best when beginning, like a coffeehouse, etc. You can also do this as a member of www.meet-up.com. It is best to specify "adult ADD only" since many parents with ADD children are also looking for help --- adult issues are much different since guidance, education and "control" are not paramount. ADD adults can benefit from validation from each other and encouragement.
Adults with ADD do very well in peer support groups where the focus is on positive ideas, such as what works for you in adapting to a non-ADD world. Also discussing articles from ADDitude Mag works very well. Open discussion can be handled by introducing a topic and setting limits on speaking time.
These groups are not therapy but more like 12 Step meeting formats with no cross-talk. It's also a good place to share about local resources for adults with ADD.
Try it! I have had good expereinces with it.
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