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14 Aug 2008 @ 12:03 AM
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| CanThisBeReal |
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Woah! ADHD Revelation
I've been diagnosed for a couple of months now after my sister identified the condition in me. Her son has ADD and her reading led her to several conclusions including my ADD. I'm 47 now and I have say that I was very skeptical initially. I did look into it and soon realized that this was me writ large. At first I was devastated but as I read various books and web sites I began to see that it wasn't all bad. After a lot of struggling with the local medical profession here in Melbourne Australia I eventually got to see a GP who "specializes" in treating patients with ADD funny to find a GENERAL practitioner who specializes but that's life some times ;). He got me to do a computer test and quizzed me for an hour and a half and confirmed that I have the condition. The knowledge had already helped my ailing marriage and drew me and my wife back together. We both knew that this was the problem that had been stalking us all these years and some how it defused the tension that had built up between us. My wife came with me to the interview and it really helped her to understand that this thing is real. In Oz you have to have a "license to treat" someone with ADD which means visiting a psychiatrist - who has a nice chat with you and tells you what my GP had said and relieves you of $250! I saw him on Friday - went back to the GP on Tuesday who promptly prescribed Dexamphetamine. I've been feeling great since the GP put me on SSRI antidepressants (about two months now) - I've been feeling like a school boy again - tons of energy and very much enjoying life - though still pathologically incapable of sitting still and concentrating. Any way I took the first dose at 3pm on Tuesday and within quarter of an hour was feeling the benefits. I felt alert but calm and I've noticed that I'm not jiggling and getting up and down so much. I've been able to attend to things in a way that I don't think I've ever done. It's fantastic! I was expecting to feel high but if anything I feel more lethargic. I'm kind of aware of my skin and muscles a bit more which is a little weird. But suddenly I see as the song goes. The doc tells me that most of the side effects wear off after a few days - bonus! I've read a few posts here and elsewhere that say how much some people regret the wasted years - 47 in my case but I'm just stoked that at last I know why I've not achieved the sort of things I should have done in life and that I'm not strange - I just have ADD. I'm even more stoked to learn that sure there are a few down sides which were gradually driving me into the ground - BUT there are massive positives about this not least of which is having a very quick brain. I'm so looking forward to finding out what I'm capable of and what the future holds for me. I wanted to post something about my journey as an encouragement to others who are just about to embark on a similar one. I've really only just started out and I know I've a long way to go but wow! You can feel alive again and in control of yourself. It's brilliant. CanThisBeReal. |
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18 Aug 2008 @ 9:50 PM
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| David O |
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ADHD down under
Thanks for sharing about ADHD in Melbourne. I was diagnosed as a 50 year old (three years ago) here in Melbourne through an ADHD specialist (costly psychiatrist also!) and had many of the same responses...anger and sadness at first (that no one had recognised the condition in me all those years) along with enourmous relief that I had a name to my condition and excited about the future and interested in finding out more and using some of the resources available (books online groups forums coaching etc) I am interested in finding a GP that understands ADHD in adults & medication etc..(my GP is not experienced in ADHD matters) also if there are ADHD coaches in Melbourne that I can resource..any information you could provide would be helpful. I can give you my contact details if that is appropriate in this forum. David O'Halloran david@wired.net.au |
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19 Aug 2008 @ 12:27 AM
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Hi David, I would be interested in being advised of any ADHD coaches you may find in Melbroune. I have also been searching for an ADHD group in Melbourne/Vic and have not been lucky enough to find one, that is active. Or rather replies to email. Just a suggestion if it is early days after first being diagnosed with ADHD, then it can be a good idea to check in with a psychiarist every so often. I suggest this as quite often we older adults with ADHD can have established comorbid disorders. eg. anxiety, depression, Obbessive Compulsive Disorder etc. Not with standing the possibility of Bipolar Spectrum. It can take some time to finally find the "correct" medication etc. And of course find out all you can about ADHD. Good Luck, JennyWren |
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20 Aug 2008 @ 2:06 PM
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| kan65@ct.metrocast.net |
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Good News
Thank you for sharing your uplifting story. I was diagnosed a few months ago at age 42. I am so encouraged by your message. It was a relief knowing that there are reasons for what I have always been told were my shortcomings. Unfortunately, my marriage did not survive. If I had been diagnosed when I was still married, maybe we would have had a chance. I am so happy for you and your wife that things are working - I am sure things can only get better based on your great outlook!!! Thanks again for lifting me up! |
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15 Sep 2009 @ 2:23 AM
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| Vass |
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same boat guys but need help..
Hi, im also a 25 year old Male from MELBOURNE who was diagnossed with Adult ADHD from my GP and then later confirmed those finding with a Psyciatrist who is sure that im also suffering from the condition. I too am fustrated i wasnt diagnosed earlier. My psyciatrist thinks i would benifit from the medication used to treat this condition but aparentlly he cant prescribe them as ADHD isnt his speciality, so he is trying to get me in touch with a ADHD specialist Psyciatrists which has been a nitemare its been over 4 weeks and none of these specialised doctors wants to take new clients or are too busy. Im getting fustrated in myself and ready to really give up... Can someone please help me FIND THIS GP WHO SPECILIZES IN ADULT ADHD. Kindest Regards Vass |
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15 Sep 2009 @ 9:59 PM
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| CanThisBeReal |
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Doctor In Melbourne
Toorak Medical Centre - 03 9826 8437. Neurotherapy Vic - Malvern 03 9822 5033 Apparently there is a new group in Melbourne, but I haven't been able to find them on the net. |
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