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13 Oct 2010 @ 10:38 AM
lisahk Join Date: Wed 6th Oct 2010
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What!? You mean I'm not crazy, lazy or stupid?

That's what my psychologist had just informed me after 2 sessions of us discussing the possibility (and we both agree) of having Adult ADD Two problems; 1) My test couldn't be scheduled until January, and its October! How am I supposed to not drive myself and everyone around me insane? But just knowing more and looking at myself and all the chaos in ADD terms, well that's a big weight I've been carrying around since childhood, but didn't know it (although I had my suspicions here and there). I'm 28 now, and after a car accident, getting married and pregnant the same week (my daughter is almost 2 now) and my mom dying last year, well as you can guess I've had a hard time adjusting and all the signs and symptoms started slamming me in the face. Problem 2) My psychiatrist is adopting a baby with his spouse and they are moving out of state, in 3 weeks. So I have to start with a new Doc. anyways! Ugh. At least I get to keep my psychologist, he's been very supportive. No matter what this is going to be a long hard process, and I hate waiting, especially when I know what's wrong, but can't really do much about it for a few months. How can I deal with the anxiety? Any help and suggestions are MUCH appreciated. I love this site, and there is so much hope here, thanks all. :)

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17 Oct 2010 @ 11:28 AM Reply # 1
adhdmomma Join Date: Fri 4th Jun 2010
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@lisahk,

I found some great articles on how reduce anxiety. Hopefully some of these tips, like breathing exercises, more time outdoors, and better sleep, will help you manage your anxiety and other symptoms until you evaluation appointment and subsequent treatment.

1. Build Better Moods with Adult ADHD: Six Strategies: Feeling anxious? Depressed? Simple lifestyle changes can help improve the mental health of adults with ADD ADHD. (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/678.html) 2. Deep Breathing to Decrease ADHD Symptoms and Anxiety: Slow, relaxed breathing can help ADHD adults and attention deficit children clear their heads, increase focus and attention, and reduce anxiety. (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/6564.html) 3. 3 Ways for ADHD Adults to Feel Carefree Again: How adults with attention deficit disorder can recapture the natural enthusiasm of childhood with a simple shift in awareness. (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/977.html)

Hang in there! January will be here before you know it.

Penny W., ADDitudeMag.com Community Moderator; mom to Luke, ADHD, age 8; creator of the Website {a mom's view of ADHD} at http://adhdmomma.blogspot.com

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