Information and opinions on health from Meggie at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/7568/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/7568/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/7568/index http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/121848/falling-cracks Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:14:05 -0400 Meggie I am not able to afford my medications; haven't had them for nearly a year. Well, I have a tiny supply of my ADHD medication that I take a nibble off of when I go to work, literally. My doctor had prescribed about 10 times as much, but I have not seen him in nearly a year.   I would like to request help from a Ritalin (or other ADHD medication) manufacturer; if anyone knows anything about getting help from one please let me know. Have... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/121848/falling-cracks http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/113077/life-improved Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:23:40 -0400 Meggie Hi Everyone, I wanted to write to tell you that my life has improved a lot since I last wrote that I was in despair.  I have moved into a new extended stay hotel that is in a better part of the city, it is much cleaner and has nicer accommodations.   My son is doing well and school is nearly out - at the end of this week.   I have made a big change as well, I decided to go back to school so I am attending the... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/113077/life-improved http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/103029/feeling-dispair Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:24:21 -0500 Meggie Basically I have no happiness in my life.  Nothing. Nada. Zero. Zilch.   And when crappy things happen to me it just makes it worse.  And of course I have caused many crappy things to happen to me as well.  Not that I meant to, but the outcome is the same.   I have no hope anymore.  I can barely even make it through each day.   I don't even know how to smile, and nothing makes me smile either.... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/103029/feeling-dispair http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/102733/ritalin-narcolepsy Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:39:19 -0500 Meggie Hi,   I sometimes think about odd things...   I know that Ritalin is used to treat Narcolepsy and also ADD symptoms.  I am not an expert, but I know that Narcolepsy is a sleeping disorder - obviously you can't focus when you are asleep - but with ADD maybe your brain is sort of in a sleep state so you can't focus.  huh?  :o) http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/102733/ritalin-narcolepsy http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/102731/keepin Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:33:01 -0500 Meggie Hi everyone,   Since I last posted not a lot has changed for me.  Still living in extended stay hotel, no car, and no job.  I am getting child support so that helps us survive.   But someone in the family (actually an ex-inlaw) is going to help move my son and I into a nicer (extended stay) hotel next week probably.  It will at least be near public transportation and a grocery store.  And I should be able to... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/102731/keepin http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/101008/add-invisible Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:54:43 -0500 Meggie I know my having ADD gets in the way of my life sometimes and I certainly appreciate the help others have offered me.  It is difficult to live in a society where although you may have a problem that affects your life & actions at times you still get real grief for having that disability.  It is like an invisible disability.  To me it compares to mental abuse vs. physical abuse; if "they" can't see it, then it doesn't exist. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/101008/add-invisible http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/100820/downhill-back-fightin Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:02:42 -0500 Meggie About me:  50s, I am an ADD single mom.   I have been a member of this board since its beginning.  My life has spiraled down so far that I am now considered homeless as I am living in a extended stay motel with my child.   My life is a mess and I want to figure out how to get back on track.   Let's see:  I got evicted from my apartment, lost my job and my car was repossessed.   Where I live there is no... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/100820/downhill-back-fightin http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/31698/it-s-been-a-while-o Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:35:02 -0400 Meggie Hello everyone,   It has been a while since I have posted anything here, guess that is just part of my ADD - not getting around to doing things I intend to do.   I finally get to start medication again for my symptoms, as I have been without medical insurance for several years - but after sticking with a job I enjoy I finally have it again.  (It is sometimes hard to find a job that actually offers decent insurance these days... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/31698/it-s-been-a-while-o http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/11292/add-adult-things Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:57:00 -0400 Meggie Hi, Yes, like others with ADD I have a difficult getting things done at times.  Sometimes better than others, but something is always lacking.  You know how that goes.... But I also have a young son who I don't make do things he should be doing as well such as chores, brushing his teeth, sleeping by himself, etc.  So me having ADD affects him as well.  I hate for him to grow up not doing the things he should,... http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/11292/add-adult-things http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/11290/relationships Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:30:00 -0400 Meggie Why is it so hard to have normal relationships with people?  I sometimes feel so akward when dealing with others.  Unless it is an old time friend or just a quick acquaintance!  But making new friends is so hard for me. I feel like I stick out like a sore thumb, and just don't fit in, especially in a group setting. http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/c/7568/11290/relationships