Rainstaraz,

Just to clarify my question, "what has helped you overcome depression in the past?"

You had mentioned counseling and time.
Were there specific techniques the counselor used? Did he/she ask you to journal and keep track of your thoughts? Do you think it was just having someone to talk to who validated your feelings that helped you? Did your therapist offer advice? Give you assignments? There are a lot of counselors out there and some help better than others. Some are more experienced and know what type of counseling works better for you, and others you may just click with better. Can you remember what was really helpful with that particular counselor? Sorry to be a pain, with all these questions.

I have been a silent member so far but after reading all of these posts I had to introduce myself. I am in my early 60s & have struggled with ADD all of my life. I was not officially diagnosed until I was in my 40s. It's very comforting to read all of your messages because I don't feel so alone. These symptoms are very familiar to me. I am also highly sensitive ... check out the DS group for "Highly Sensitive People". I think the symptoms over-lap. Of course I also suffer with GAD.

So why isn't there a group for Adults with ADD?

There is a group for adults with ADD/ADHD at ADDitudemag http://connect.additudemag.com/groups/group/ADD_Adults/

thank you for sharing this information

I am learning alot about ADD since my son's been going through the process of evaluation. At first I was scared to death for him to be labeled with ADD, now since I have been on this journey, I would rather he have the label and know what we are dealing with then to always be questioning why, and what, etc etc. I am learning that I myself may have ADD and have had it since childhood. I was never able to retain information--even today I struggle with memory, and retaining what I read or see. I have never been officially diagnosed and to this day all my memory issues have been blamed on my severe b12 deficiency. I am not thinking that is the case at all. I have always said my father has ADD and he has never been diagnosed either. He was told by a psychologist after he attempted suicide 3 times in his life--that he is just an adult having temper tantrums----I wanted to shoot that psychologist--he is lucky I did not have a gun. Today my father's memory is getting worse and worse and of course due to his age and his mother having alzheimers they saying he is in early stages of dementia--I have to wonder if that would happen to everyone that goes undiagnosed for ADD as an adult--then they get put on heavy psychotic drugs. My father refuses to take any medications, which I am grateful for, however, I wish he would at least increase his Omega-3 to see if it would have any impact on him. This is also a man that has Celiac disease and continues to eat Gluten.--He's too old he says to change now--since I have been GF for 4 years, I can't say as I blame him.

Thank You for posting this topic--I really appreciate reading how others have difficulties in there normal day to day activities. I am glad I am not alone.

Why don't we start a Group for Adult ADD--I have one for BRD, Pernicious Anemia, Why not start another one???

I just read a reply about ADD and the person was having some memory problems. I have found two supplements that have been studied and medically proven to assist with memory function. They are"Huperzine A" (can be found online for about $6) and "Vinpocetine" (can be found online for about $6). "Huperzine A" is sometimes used as a first line treatment for Alzheimer's Disease. I personally take "Huperzine A" daily and the results over the past few months have impressed me greatly. They are cheap and have no known side effects. You can do your own research and decide for yourself.

Thanks for those names I will look into them for my dad--maybe myself--LOL

Sowie, I also think we need a group on DS for Adult ADD

I shall start one

look for it the next time you are on

Okay the group has been added, if you click on the group tab at the top you will see it.

good!!!

Hi there Janvier, liberallu and Sowie!
I feel like family. LOL.

I always wondered if there was a connection between Adult Add and HSPs (Highly Sensitive People). I am definitely both! Even the sound of the phone ringing sends shrills up/down my spine.

I cry at funerals for people I don't even know, I just see someone crying and the floodgates open. And flourescent lighting (like the kind they have in big box stores) spaces me out and gives me a headache. Crowds drain me, and if there is loud music, forget about it. Unless I'm drinking, A lot. But I have to avoid that with the medicine I'm on.

Okay, now I have to find this new group. Look forward to seeing you there.