diagnosed 16 years ago, 38 now. recently i have been exposed to alot of abuse for using adhd meds by a friend. they think we are stronger [cheaters] can stay up late [do what we want] have access to a restricted drug [can not be trusted because some of us have teen drug issues predateing diagnosis.....what a joke huh!] this person is against long term patients/sufferers and meds and believes we are unsafe around kids etc. it has been suggested that a represent a danger on the road by this person as well as a hazard in the work place. he has called it a manufactured disease and a speed freeks way of getting cheap and legal speed. he thinks we get adverse symptoms no matter and tries to judge my behaviour accordingly. he has even threatened calling heath department to undermine my treatment...what have i done wrong from birth. also what is wrong with staying up late if i want my wife doesn't mind.....he does and who am i hurting after 16 healthy years on meds. i fear this abuse is getting to me and toxic to my condition itself. anyone else had this or care to comment?
Anthony
Thank you for your post and welcome to ADHDCentral.com!
I want you to know that you are welcome here, you will not be judged, you will be accepted and the community of people here all understand, or strive to understand, ADHD and all that this diagnosis encompasses. Please always feel free to share your thoughts, your frustrations and your triumphs with us! We want to know how ADHD impacts your life and some of the strategies you have found to work.
You say you have been receiving abuse from a friend and I wonder, what is it about this person that allows you to call them "a friend?" It seems to me he (or she) is not showing the qualities of friendship nor offering you the benefits of friendship.
It may be time to find people in your life that provide you with support and understanding rather than insults and judgements. Symptoms of ADHD can cause enough problems in life, you certainly don't need to be adding to those symptoms by putting up with people that want to make your life more difficult.
It sounds as if your "friend" is jealous. He (or she) wants to be able to stay up late, take stimulant medication and sees that you get stuff done and wants to be able to as well. Although I don't know how the different systems fork in Australia, I am not sure how "turning you in" would matter. What would happen to you? What would this do? Please let me know.
There are a few posts on the site that may interest you:
How Do You Deal With ADHD Naysayers?
hy Some People Don't Believe in ADHD
Thanks again for your post. Please let me know how you are doing.
Eileen
Anthony,
This person is not your friend. Is this person a co-worker? What he is doing is harassment and you do not have to tolerant it. You should be able to go to your Human Relations department and file a complaint.
I have met many others like him over the years. He thinks you are getting a legalized high, he has no concept of how this medication works. He jealous. And, even if he reports you to the Department of Health, nothing will happen since you have a legal prescription.
I would go out of my way to avoid this person.
Reta