hyperism

Thomas

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com. ADHD can make it difficult to get through high school or to keep a job. There is, however, treatments available. You don't mention whether you have seen a doctor and undergone treatment for your ADHD symptoms. If not, that is certainly where you should start.

Medications can help to minimize some of the symptoms. Medications do not cure ADHD or make symptoms completely disappear, but they can help to increase focus and decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness. For some people, the time on medication helps them to set up behavior programs to help them better understand and manage symptoms.Your doctor would be able to discuss the possibility of medication as part of your overall treatment plan.

You might also want to consider working with an ADHD coach. Coaches can help you in developing social skills, organizational skills or other areas you want to improve. Therapy can help in managing self-esteem issues that may have come about because of living with ADHD.

For more information:

ADHD at Work

10 Coping Mechanisms for Thriving With Adult ADHD

Additional information on Adult ADHD

Coaching

I hope this inforamtion helps

Eileen

Hi Thomas

I know...it seems unfair when we have been dealt a bad hand...and you see the domino effect of having such a diagnosis.  I am so sorry you have had such a rough time of it.  But I like to think that one can always have a second chance to start over with some things. 

What would you like to do now with your life?  Can you tell us more about what symptoms have been especially hard to cope with?

What kind of supports do you have?  Do you have a therapist to talk to?

Let us know more specifics and perhaps we can give more detailed suggestions.  Keep writing...we want to hear from you.