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Wednesday, October, 08, 2008

Guilt and adhd

by  china41602
Sunday, October 07, 2007
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The most difficult thing about adult adhd is the guilt, for me at least. I managed to get through school okay, I've been in the same job field now for so long that I have learned to utilize my multitasking and...

  1. I'm with you
    JG
    Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 09:55 AM
    You're not alone.  I'm glad I read this because I feel the same way.  Sounds like your husband is much more supportive than mine.  My life is chaotic and I barely keep up. I am so tired all the time and I don't know how much more I can take.  SOme days I feel like I just want to run away but I know I would never do that to my kids or my parents.  And I only have 11 more years until I retire so I know i can make it.  I too have been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar II.  Both are fairly new to me and there many days I wish I didn't have either, though I know in many ways they have thir blessings.  So anyway, your sotry sounds much like mine, the chaos part for sure.  Stay strong sister, we can do it!
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    re: I'm with you
    china41602
    Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 04:39 AM
    JG, it's good to hear from someone in shoes like mine! My husband wasn't always so supportive. It wasn't until he saw my medications finally make a difference that he accepted my diagnosis. I'm afraid the chaos will always be a part of my life, but I'm taking steps (baby steps!) to help reduce it and little by little I think it's improving. It will take a lot longer to deal with the guilt that's been with me all my life. If this is new to you, do as much research as you can, but remember that you can't believe everything you read! Try a website called Psych.Education.org. It is the most comprehensive site I have found about bipolarII, but be warned, it has link after link after link! Thanks for the support.You hang in there too. And remember, as I'm sure you know, you can't take care of anyone else if you don't take care of yourself first. Believe me, I know how hard that is! Best of luck to you.
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  2. guilt and adhd response
    Anonymous
    Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 02:17 AM
    I know exactly how you feel.  I to am a mother a single one at that.  If you ever need to chat we can exchange e-mails
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