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.

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starynitesky05 08/15/2009

i have ADD and im not sure what job i should be searching for? i just need to find some place that will be patient with me.

deleted_user 08/15/2009

Thats a tough question.

Do you have training in a certain field? Can you do that work anymore? It depends if you tell your employer that your ADD or not.

My doctor recommended that I did and my last employer was actually very impressed by me and said that people with ADD have gifts that some people don't. Visualize the perfect job coming to you and it wil.

deleted_user 09/04/2009

I would recommend you find a job in something you have a passion for or a strong liking. I was recently fired from my last job and my employer was well aware of my condition. She was an old bitter and not so understanding woman. Since leaving there, I'm very very cautious about working. Right now I am a freelance bookkeeper. At this point in my life I have no idea what to do or where to go. I was just diagnose with ADD a year ago. I'm 36 years old and this is really taking a toll on me. I feel useless and worthless.

There isn't much that interest me. I have always started projects and never finish them. The realization came upon me today that its taking me 20 years to finish college. When it should only take four to six years. I will finish in May of 2011. And the sad part is I will be receiving a degree in something I do not enjoy doing. Its to late to start something new.

I wish you all the luck. I hear many people on this site say that we have a gift and we are special. I have yet to see that in myself.

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