Hi, I am new to the boards and have been reading the magazine for the past year or so. I was diagnosed after my 13yo was finally diagnosed. I have all the classic symptoms. I have realized over time that I have become less and less able to handle the struggles of dealing with so many issues, both mine and my families. I am hoping I will learn here strategies and resources.

I will post a brief summary of the issues I am struggling with, maybe someone canpoint me in the right direction or offer help. First of all, both my husband and I work from home part time and visit clients in their homes, which is great. However, since both my husband and I have ADHD and have a 3yo who probably also has sensory issues at home, it is very hard to stay on task. i simply don't have the motivation. and I can't get my work done, fall behind, customers become angry, etc. I would like to hire a coach to help with my job, and also a coach to help with family issues, but the cost is very prohibitive at this point in my life.

Last year, I was diagnosed with multiple health problems, I knew I had fibromyalgia, restless legs, a sleep disorder (I wake up 110 times per night according to the sleep study), which leads to increased depression, horrible fatigue, the need to take a nap, etc. Now, I also found out I may have multiple sclerosis and have a tumor on my pituitary which affects my adrenals, furthering my fatigue. I am getting treatment, but there is no easy cure.

I also haven't done well with meds. Some make my heart race, some make me feel very depressed, some make me feel like I'm having a panic attack. I also have tried several anti-depressants, which have worked off and on. And tried sleeping pills which don't work at all!

I am at the point I have NO MOTIVATION! I can't get my act together to get even minor things done around the house, my work is suffering, my house is a mess, I am too tired and cranky to even read to the kids. I constantly forget stuff and my house is full of all kinds of organizers, computer programs, binders, systems, I have spent a fortune trying to figure stuff out.

I feel horrible that I don't feel like I am doing a good job in any area, mother, wife, business owner. I sometimes think I would love to just quit and stay home, but i have found that if I stay at home all day, I actually do worse, anyone else do that? If I am out, shopping, working, even going to the library, I tend to do better. But it's the motivation to get myself out there and do it.

I also want to exercise, eat better, and take my supplements, all things I know will make me feel better, but again, i forget, don't feel like it, reach for the junk food, too tired to exercise, etc.

OK, I think I am done whining now! I am just hoping that I can get some help here. My daughter is thriving, and i am thrilled for her. But I feel like I am spiraling into a depression and just getting worse. I actually wake up in the morning and feel panic because there is so much to do and I don't know where to start and don't have the motivation to do any of it. the constant interruptions from my son, work calls, etc. just stress me out and I end up taking a nap for most of the afternoon. then in the evening, i rally for a little bit, but can't sleep well all night. I tried giong without napping, but it got really bad, so now the doctor says take the nap for the time being. anyway, thanks in advance! I would love to hear from others, other resources, etc. I'm so glad this resource is here, I feel like there is some hope!

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