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26 May 2010 @ 10:15 AM
poxi Join Date: Wed 26th May 2010
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Now what???

I had suspicions for quite some time but after I found this site I am 1000% positive. It is ruining my life, draining my motivation while I am creative and energetic and it is proven to waste a lot of my potential, while I have the skills knowledge and experience to be above the average professional, I am almost jobless and completely penniless . All my relationships where a disaster, I 've given up trying to find a partner, been alone for long wandering all this time why is that.

At the moment can't afford a doctor and I don't have wellfare, I don't want to seek a solution in chemicals as well. At the moment there is too much information to go through. The good thing is that for a long time now I knew that something just isn't right but I thought it had to do with psychology in general and have for a long time practising to try to control my thoughts and emotion by spending a lot of time in introspection. As you could expect the progress is dead slow.

Any pointers to the right information will be highly appreciated

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1 Jun 2010 @ 9:56 PM Reply # 1
ADD RN Join Date: Wed 21st Nov 2007
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Just except it and then collect yourself

Driven to Distraction is a great place to start and it takes time but it will come Decide to make it work and you will. It will amaze yourself when you realize how much you compensate for your symptoms. Everyone is different so unfortunately there isn't a one size fit all approach.

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2 Jun 2010 @ 1:13 AM Reply # 2
Letmethinkaboutit Join Date: Sat 10th Apr 2010
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You're not alone

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm in the same place. I discovered that I have ADD and am now taking the appropriate medication. Beyond that, it's like learning to walk again...or maybe breath. I wish you the best in your struggle to overcome this (if that's the right word). If there is a CHADD group in your community, I would recommend connecting with them.

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7 Jun 2010 @ 8:07 AM Reply # 3
gypsygirl Join Date: Sun 11th Apr 2010
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Im just wondering

what CHAAD is?

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7 Jun 2010 @ 10:01 PM Reply # 4
missblue Join Date: Sun 6th Jun 2010
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I know how you feel

I completely empathize w/ what you're going through. Everything you said, I am also going through and I'm also a single mom of two. Don't knock the stimulants until you've tried them. For me, it was like a switch got turned on in my brain that had been off my whole life. There are other options too, but see what works for you. When things get that bad, it's worth it to take a chance and try different things. I wish you the best =)

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