ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
I 29 years old and wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until this past year, though my doctors suspect that I have been dealing with it all my life. Over the past year we have tried an incredible amount of different medications, only to leave me frustrated.
Yes I managed good grades throughout high school and graduated with my B.S. from College, but it was difficult. If I wasn't in class, I was trying to study.
I start Nursing School in less than two weeks and my anxiety is building up intensely. First I'm nervous to go back to school after being out of school for so long. Second, I'm afraid of failing because I started nursing school 5 years ago but then dropped out due to mental health problems. Lastly, my ADHD seems to be worsening as years have gone on. My focus is barely there, and sitting still is almost a complete impossibility.
Does anyone have any advice on how to help? How do others deal with this while in school or during stressful times? I really need some help.
Also, I tried numerous stimulants with Vyvanse working the best, but they all gave me migraines. So now I'm trying non stimulants, but I don't feel they have the same effect on me and don't work as well. Anyone else ever been in this situation?
Yes I managed good grades throughout high school and graduated with my B.S. from College, but it was difficult. If I wasn't in class, I was trying to study.
I start Nursing School in less than two weeks and my anxiety is building up intensely. First I'm nervous to go back to school after being out of school for so long. Second, I'm afraid of failing because I started nursing school 5 years ago but then dropped out due to mental health problems. Lastly, my ADHD seems to be worsening as years have gone on. My focus is barely there, and sitting still is almost a complete impossibility.
Does anyone have any advice on how to help? How do others deal with this while in school or during stressful times? I really need some help.
Also, I tried numerous stimulants with Vyvanse working the best, but they all gave me migraines. So now I'm trying non stimulants, but I don't feel they have the same effect on me and don't work as well. Anyone else ever been in this situation?
There are plenty of web sites out there that explain how to deal with ADHD. For example, you can make lists, take breaks, take walks, and do other things to adjust. There is a ton of resources on how to study when you have ADHD, and of course, a ton of stuff for parents of kids with ADD which you might be able to get ideas from.
I'm a borderline case, and I've been a pretty good student each time I went back to school, and even now when I study to keep up for my job. I study in short spurts, but I keep up. I study every day, and often get distracted and cannot absorb any more information in a session or even a day. I don't beat myself up, knowing that I might be able to concentrate better and absorb more tomorrow, and I never put things off or try to cram. Sometimes I feel like I haven't done any studying because I've been bouncing around and taking so many breaks and walks, but over the long term, I find I have learned a lot of real world stuff I can retain and use on the job.
I'm not at all suggesting you avoid medication. If you find one that works and doesn't have nasty side effects, do what you and your doctors think is helpful. I am saying that medication may not be the only option, and that you should not feel pressured to be "cured" if that is your frustration right now. Keep doing research on your own and asking around.