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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sunflower10 09/12/2007

Do you ever feel down a lot as others don't really accept you in the work place enviroment? At times others can even make fun of you? How do you cope with this?

deleted_user 09/14/2007

I'm extremely anxious in the workplace. I think I do a good job at hiding it and can get on with things at the time but inside I'm cracking up. I dwell on things when I'm out of the situation and I analyse everything either I or others have said. I can get very down if I think I could've handled a situation better. I find it very hard to stand up for myself.

When people in the work place have been verbally dominating in the past, I've usually managed to get through it by either laughing it off and smiling... a lot... pretending it's not bothering me or ignoring it completely! I would still go away feeling inferior and more than likely would beat myself up later for having said nothing, but when your confidence is low, I think it's best to not get too involved with people who are making fun of you. If you start engaging with them it's like throwing fuel on to the fire.

Is there anyone at work you feel comfortable discussing this with?

Luckily, I've been temporarily signed off work so I can fully concentrate working on myself so I'm better prepared for difficult situations. Getting by isn't enough for me. I want to succeed.

I hope you manage to gain some control of this. I wish you all the best.

Hugs,

Jen :-)

deleted_user 09/15/2007

i get down because i forget things, and i get distracted so easily. it seems like when i have a lot of stress ging on in my life i get more forgetful than normal. it's hard for people to understand why i forget things, or why i get distracted so easily when they are talking to me...it's very embarrassing and sometimes i let it get me way down....so i work on focusing and concentrating...by making lists to help me remember things and trying to work and train my concentration muscles (reading and crosswords puzzles help)

deleted_user 09/28/2007

I got fired from a really good job..I couldn't cope with the crap. It is better to find something that fits our way of thinking!

deleted_user 10/02/2007

I've always tried extra hard to make sure I do my job well but it's always the little details that gets me. Without meds most people think I'm dingy. I usually try to laugh it off.

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