Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
707438 tn?1240959640

adult adhd

i was just wondering if there were any adult adhd sufferers in this community and if there is can you get in touch with me?
15 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Just a really quick note.  I've read all the books on ADHD..... and thought I've read it all-  but there is a great BRAND NEW BOOk by Dr. Ari Tuckman:  More Attention, Less Deficit:  Success Strategies for Adults with ADHD.  Well worth the purchase price on Amazon.
Helpful - 0
723407 tn?1264961951
I have adult ADD. It does get frustrating. I think it creates problems communicating with people that don't have it. Mostly because I often struggle with keeping in mind that others usually don't mentally move as fast as I do. Also I tend to shift so rapidly that I don't manage to complete whole thoughts.

Then there is what others often perceive as randomness. I even have a friend who nicknamed me "Queen Random" because they can't "follow the bouncy ball" as they put it.

Personally, I take Stratterra. I can't take amphetamines for various reasons so Stratterra has been relatively effective. I am currently looking for more skill based control. DBT has helped. I will be looking into the book you mentioned, Driven to Distraction.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Please excuse the typo: "not" should be "now" and "were" should be "where"
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi,  I've been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 6 years old.  I'm not 37 years old with a ADHD as well (she's 12).  I've been trying to find a group to attend in Montgomery, AL.  By any chance is this were you're group is located?

Tracie
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Another thought - I read your post again and you say that people don't understand.  I have two additional suggestions on that (and here I'm being ADD - not saying it all the first time!)....

1) DBT says that we can't control other people - only ourselves - and helps a person decide how to interact with others - it helps you think about whether a person will understand or hear you and if not, helps you not say anything.  They also talk about "marvins" - marvins are people who just aren't going to get it, because of how they think.  You soon realize that everyone has a marvin and learn to laugh at that person instead of getting angry or hurt by them.

2) The Delivered from Distraction book is also good with relationships - it says to get people out of your life who are critical or spend as little time with them as you can and suggests you seek out people who are more understanding.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Hi again -

Yes it's frustrating but I have also seen tremendous improvements in my ability to control it in the 3 years since I was diagnosed.  I think the 4 things that I have found most helpful are:

1) SELf_EDUCATION - my favorite books by far are called Driven to Distration and Delivered From Distraction.  They are written by a doc who has ADD and are even written in sections.  When I get frustrated with myself I read his books and it reminds me that a lot of my struggles are the ADD - it also helps me remember the things that I can do to help myself

2) OMEGA-THREE SUPPLEMENTS  - the second book, Delivered from Distraction, suggests omega-3 supplements - I feel better when I take them

3) MEDS - I really responded with Adderall - I am now having some heart rate fluctuation so may have to go off meds but Adderall was a lifesaver for me

4) DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) - the most helpful thing I have done, hands down, was to join a DBT group.  DBT was designed to help people with more serious mental health diagnoses understand and live with their diagnosis.   You meet once a week with a group of people and every week you learn a skill.  Then in the week that follows, you try the skill and keep track of how you do. Then you share how you did at the beginning of the next group and listen to everyone else.  It gave me perspective, helping me to see that I am not alone.  And it helped me to learn skills that have allowed me to do a better job of calming myself, managing my impulsivity, etc.  I cannot say enough about how much DBT helped me.  There were a lot of other diagnoses in my group but also 3 or 4 people with ADD alone.

Hope that is helpful!
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the ADHD Community

Top Children's Development Answerers
189897 tn?1441126518
San Pedro, CA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Yummy eats that will keep your child healthy and happy
What to expect in your growing baby
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Autism expert Dr. Richard Graff weighs in on the vaccine-autism media scandal.
Could your home be a haven for toxins that can cause ADHD?