Hi as 35 year old newly diagnosed with ADHD , I know the mixed bag of feelings and emotions you must be experiencing . Until about six years ago when I was diagnosed , I was in your shoes . I am an educated professional ( employed as a pharmacist ) won numerous academic honors in college , but faced numerous challenges in everyday situations such as following projects and work through to completion,time management clutter control , disorganization , money management , discplinary problems at work , relastionship challenges you nameit , I had it . I was not dianosed offically until age 42 . The mixed bag that I refer to is the offical diagnosis is a relief - but then comes the question " what do I do now ?? " the answer is develop a support systerm for yourself . The support system consists of joining a support group CHADD ( Children and Adults with Attention Deficit ) ) , reading magazines and books about ADHD , being patient and working with the clinician who diagnosed you ( Medications and other treatment plans ) , and talking to an ADHD Coach .

That is where I could potentialy help you . Being a Pharmacist and Coach . I will be happy to answer any questions you have about your prescription or non prescription medications, questions about nutrients and diet . I WANT TO EMPHASIZE A COACH DOES NOT REPLACE THE DOCTOR, COUNSELER, MEDICATION OR THERAPIST . A coach is out to lend a listerning ear and assist and guide you through the day to day challenges your ADHD brings for you , in some of the areas similar to what I was challenged with . Normally Coaching can cost you anywhere from $ 30.00 to $ 150.00 an hour , being a new coach ( Recently completing 60 hours of coach ttraining and 25 hours of peer coaching with other coaching students ) . I am willing to provide FREE COACHING TO YOU , until you feel that have made major improvements in your day to day life challenges .

Even Though I am a " Rookie ADHD Coach " - These are the potential benefits you could receive from

Coaching with me .

1.) 25 years experience as a pharmacist in various capacities were I educated patients about

rescription and non-prescription medication instruction .

2.) Experience as a hospital pharmacist where I instructed patients upon discharge on the

medications and medical devices . in this capacity I also gave lectures sbout medications to allied health students in various capacities (Pharnacy,Medicine,Nursing, Respiratory Therapy)

3.) 4 years experience as an adult education instructor . In this position , I lectured to

Pharmacy Techinician Students in areas to prepare them to successfully complete the State and National Certification Examinations . Also Instructed the students in proper technique

to prepare Intravenous Solutions and other sterile preparations . 90% of the students under

my instruction passed the certification exam on the first attempt .

4.) All of the coaching will be conducted by telephone in a totally confidental manner .Each Session

will be approximately 45 (forty-five minutes ) in length . Sessions are generally conducted once a week . Schedule modifications casn be made when coach and client feel it would benefit the client, Sessionsd are generally conducted during the first three weeks of the month . During the fourth week of the month the client conduct self -coaching in which they observe their own performence in the areas of day to day life that they coach is guiding them in . At the end of the self coaching

week , the client will notiify the coach via e-mail if they want to change the focus of their goals for the next month . ** The Client can submit unlimited e-mails to the coach at anytime . ***

5.) The challenges that an Adult with ADHD did not develop in a short period of time , and in most cases the

the coaching process does not control them in a short period of time . ** In most cases three to six

monthes of coaching is strongly encouraged - this once again is very individual situation and varies considerably .

*** Anyone treading this thread please send an e-mail to me @ moosekoch@comcast,net ***

**** All coaching is 100% FREE with no obligation , 100% confidental ************

** Please put " Interested in free coaching " in your subject line - also list the major challenges the

ADHD is presenting in your life

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Newbie you're not alone, I was diagnosed over a year ago, also in my 40's and I found some sense in my live's behaviours after learning about this condition. Also amuses me how many people are NOT like me (us) and they could have the same worries and struggles in life but go thru differently.

I personally am not too keen of finding help from a coach, since I have to work first on my attitude towards "receiving advice", which it's one of the issues ADDers have to deal with. I know that when I'm told what to do my insides turn upside down and backwards, however, if the same 'command' is presented like a challenge...it fuels me and inspires me like magic! ---Note to coach: would you consider this? I think most ADDers have an issue with taking suggestions (never the less orders)

Do not expect the medicine to help you remember where you put your car's keys while you were walking inside your house thinking what you would do first, having something to eat or taking a shower. Medicine will not tell you 'look! see? your car's keys ar in the fridge!' Medicine is a tool to wake you up and move you forward, the path you take have to be concious. I haven't found a medicine that makes me aware, this is a daily struggle, and I understand the benefit of a coach, because he/she could give you rules to follow and make your life easier. (I just have to overcome my own resistance to 'follow')

Good luck and post your progress and how you come out of pitfalls, please, that would help everybody here.

thanks

Elena

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I recently requested an assessed for adult ADHD after spending the last few years helping my 10 year old son succeed after being diagnosed with ADHD/Asperger's Syndrome. The more I learned, the more I realized I face the same challenges. The assessment confirmed my assumption. I am definitely ADHD.

In hindsight, I can see this is something I have been struggling with most of my life--difficulty with organization, follow-through, procrastination, details, difficulty focusing and staying on task, ideas/info "pinging" in my head, etc. Too often I have been paralyzed and unable to "push through" regardless of vision, my good intentions and my desire to complete a task/project well and on time. Although I have been been somewhat successful in both my personal and professional life, this is what has eluded me and often left me "undone". We are trying some medication. I started the taking Vyvanse 20 mg. last week and will increase to the prescribed dose of 30 mg. tomorrow. I am hopeful. Already my thoughts seem so much clearer.

I would welcome any feedback as I begin this journey.

Thank you!

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