People Who Are Living With ADHD

Jurine

iam 34 with ADHD and PTSD and have 2 sons and just moved to OK

How many disorders can one person have

I am a 34 year old woman who has been dignosed with ADHD and PTSD. And take meds for both. I have been looking up both disorders on the web and now Iam really confused.I have took some online quick quizzes and it looks as if I might have Bipolar and Anxiety disorder of some sort. Iam looking for peolpe like me who has more than one mental disorder... Read more Chevron

posted 06/19/2009, comments (2)|

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MMT78

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Is there a difference in always knowing & just finding out

Okay so I have lived with ADHD since I was a child, I have always known that I was different, that my brain didn't work the way all the other kids brains worked!! I am wondering and would like some feed back on whether you think it is harder always knowing you have had it, or finding out as an adult. I know that low self-esteem goes with ADHD and... Read more Chevron

posted 06/16/2009, comments (5)|

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dalinda

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I need help

I am 29 living with adhd I was diagnosed as a teen but none of the meds worked partly b/c i hated taking them.Now that i am an adult I really see that I need treatment but can not afford it.doe anyone know of any treatments that are free and actually work?I have a short fuse I get aggravated at little things alot my mind races constantly PLEASE I... Read more Chevron

posted 05/14/2009, comments (2)|

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Quinn

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Living with ADD: Not the worst thing in the world

I was born on April 29, 1982 at Georget Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. Growing up with ADD has been a challenge for me, but there have also been many good times in my life as well. I am well aware that I have had special privileges and access to more things that most kids probably don't, but I can tell you from growing up with a little... Read more Chevron

posted 04/29/2009, comments (3)|

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russell cherry

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Adult ADD with a Lack of Spousal Understanding

I'm a 68 yr old man diagnosed with ADD in jan 2008. My wife noticed and identified my symptoms and insisted that I get help. I take Wellbutrin and a 30 mg Daytrana patch. My wife was very disappointed when the meds did not cure me. She has been very intolerant and often called me lazy, stupid and slow, despite having... Read more Chevron

posted 04/23/2009, comment (1)|

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