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Thread : Dealing With the Death of My Dad  
5 Feb 2009 @ 2:17 AM
linda Join Date: Thu 5th Feb 2009
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Dealing With the Death of My Dad

with all the info out there about adhd, i still cannot find info about how adhders handle grief of the death of a loved one differently than non-adhders. I have adhd, my dad recently died & we were very close. I feel like I have one foot in this life, and one in the afterlife. My concept of time was never good, but this is rediculous. I know all of us adhders have issues with organizing, prioritizing, etc... but what about dealing with death?? this is bigger than washing my dishes and I can't seem to find any info specific to adhders & grief. Input please!

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5 Feb 2009 @ 12:05 PM Reply # 1
TomT Join Date: Thu 18th Sep 2008
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dads death

I lost mt dad as an adult in my 40's before I knew I had ADD. I would take a guess from what I went thru that the feelings and range of emotions and the loosing track of what day it is or time: Is all the closest that a non-ADD individual can experience what a BAD Dayfor ADDers can be like. You have to beleive your not alone, anyone who has lost a parent knows what your going thru. Call your father's doctor, or the funeral home and ask for names and numbers of support groups. Most hospitals, hospice, and funeral homes have groups and social wokers that can guide you in right direction at no cost. I is service they provide to the community. be thankful you had such a close relationsip with your dad. He must have been great guy, otherwise you wouldnt be misssing him so much. Peace

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5 Feb 2009 @ 12:26 PM Reply # 2
Anni Join Date: Thu 25th Oct 2007
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ADD and Grief

Hi Linda:

I'm so sorry for your loss. And you're right - there isn't much information out there about dealing with grief as an ADDer. In fact, I think it's such an important topic that I've passed it along as a story idea to the editors of ADDitude. In the meantime, I might suggest reading this excellent article from the ADDitude archives: Why So Sad? Depression in ADD Adults

It's not an exact fit, but you might find it useful...

Best, Anni

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5 Feb 2009 @ 11:44 PM Reply # 3
linda Join Date: Thu 5th Feb 2009
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dad's death

thank you for your reply.. I feel like you understand what I am trying to say and thank you. Linda

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