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2 Nov 2008 @ 8:33 PM
dmaule Join Date: Sun 2nd Nov 2008
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Going for Diagnosis

My sis, brother, father have all been diagnoses with ADHD. I've read the symptoms, and it's like I'm reading about myself often.

I quit smoking this past summer and cigarettes were definitely a part of my personal treatment. Some other things happened as well that caused some of my other coping techniques to fall apart and I'm starting to realize the impact ADHD has had not only in my life but those around me.

I like being the fun random slightly crazy guy in the office, people around me have liked it too, but now I want to focus myself better so I can grow in my life and be as strong for my family as I can be.

Anyway, I want to thank everyone for their sharing on this board. I can see myself in more than a few postings here so I think I'm in the right place and putting myself in the right direction.

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3 Nov 2008 @ 12:15 PM Reply # 1
Anni Join Date: Thu 25th Oct 2007
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Hi dmaule:

Welcome to the ADDitude forums! I'm so glad to hear that our community has been helpful as you work toward getting a diagnosis. I know that some people feel they will be 'giving up' their former, frivolous, fun self when they decide to have their adult ADD diagnosed and treated. But rest assured the diagnosis will not change who you are; hopefully it will just improve the way you organize, function, and interact in your life.

In case you didn't see it, here's an article you might find helpful... Why Adult ADHD Diagnosis Is Critical

Let us know how it goes!

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