I have been diagnosed since I was 5, and on and off meds ever since, I have finally realized that being on meds is better but I still have my quirks which get under everyones skin, my mother-in-law treats me like I'm 12 and eveyone just treats me different not like a wife,mother,26 yaer old adult, and they wonder why I'm always crabby,I have to walk on eggshells everywhere I am so that I appear normal but I can tell they're not buying it because of all the years without meds,I just want to be treated like everyone else, not looked at in that way, you know,I'm also Bi-polar I take meds for that too,It seems like it's so much easier for a guy with ADHD,he's the cool fun one,but me,just the hyper annoying one
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I commend you on seeking treatment and trying to better your life. I know that in itself takes courage and it sounds as if you don't get much support, so that makes it even more difficult.
I am not sure that boys have it that much better, my son also has ADHD and bipolar and he has a very rough time with it. He finds it hard to keep a job for any length of time and is often depressed.
Anyway, you want more and although it takes work, I am sure that you can make it! You are willing to reach out and find support and I hope that we are able to offer it here. Keep writing, keep venting and keep letting us know of your progress. I am ableto appreciate all the triumphs you make, no matter how small!
Eileen