Comments on: Top 10 Ways to Manage Adult ADHD

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:30:02 +0000

Thanks Ed,

you don’t have to conduct the session they do, main thing is to make sure they actually are trained enough in adhd to do a proper diagnosis, you have to assume they’re not. So ask your closest adhd support group for some names of people who can diagnose adhd, go in a list of what you think are symptoms and they should do the rest

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:17:23 +0000

Hi all,

Appreciate the website, some useful comments and articles here.

Suspect I might be ADHD, have begun process of booking a session with a psych therapist – any advice on how to conduct the session? I don’t want to “internet diagnose” as I know that annoys doctors in general. Nor do I want to lead my therapist down a particular path. I was thinking of just going in and saying “This is what I am experiencing, now you tell me what’s wrong”.

Would that be an appropriate approach? Or should I mention my suspicions at the outset?

Appreciate your input and assistance. Again, thanks to the website maker, and all for comments etc.

By: brandon mortimer

brandon mortimer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:14:43 +0000

Awesome info. thanks

By: PETER T

PETER T — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:52:28 +0000

HAVE TAKEN THE 5 MINUTE TEST AND I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT I HAD SOME DEFECIT DIFFICULTIES SINCE A CHILD AND THAT HAS CONTINUED TODATE. HAVING MS HAS ALSO GREATLY COMPOUNDED MY PROBLEMS.

By: Dustin B.

Dustin B. — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:25:30 +0000

DMW-
Alot of what you read in the steps and advice that Pete mentions are ways that you can harness your fast working mind. You can use it as an ability to introduce creativity in to what ever field you fall in to or are already in. Also, I’ve noticed that the more I am actively engaged in activities the more I stand out from the crowd. Active learning and active participation has always kept me from wandering too far off course. But make no mistake, your curse is also a blessing and you are wired this way for a reason. It’s times like these where us “movers and shakers” are needed, and your wandering mind has the ability to find answers where others have been stumped. Dig deep, harness yourself, and stay focused. You will amaze yourself at what you can think of and accomplish.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:29:09 +0000

Hi, I happen to be up (go figure) surfing the web for sites pertaining to studying/learning with adult ADHD. I am currently in a fast track learning college taking Community Service Worker, I LOVE this program and am realizing that I know this stuff naturally…I am actually maintaing a 96% average for the first time in my life I am an honour student. My grades have always been 60 ish% or lower, just enough to pass. I actually feel like a smart person. But I am struggling with the over whelming course load. I have only read 2 chapters out of 19 and am scared that it will bite my in the …….. I really would love to find a site that offers free advice for struggling adult students with ADHD. I use to love having ADHD, but now am finding it hard to deal with things as I age. I’ve had a major flood, horrible nieghbours that constantly harrass me, sleeping on the living room floor on a mattress with my hub, NO PRIVACY (4 kids n mom in law), just started a major heavy workload course (which has all transpired since May of 2011 and this is just half of what has happened withing the last 12 months) and hub working p/t on just over min wage. My coping skills are nill at this point as my life is in caios. I am not looking for sympathy just a way to get some help. I’m frustrated, we just finish a chapter on ADD/ADHD and was amazed at what I didn’t know. Do you or anyone here think that a person with this disorder can work in the mental health field maybe even in this field. Well I’m off as my mind is wandering onto many other things. Look forward to hearing from someone. THanks for taking the time to read this ramble. Have a good one..Cheers! Lee.

By: DMW

DMW — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:06:51 +0000

This is very helpfull i have been struggling for years and decades but now i understand and its good to know that you are not alone in this…I like the comment from Dustin and i would like to here more from him how one can tune on this special gift…I believe ADHD people are highly gifted people.

Thanx Alot

By: Wanda

Wanda — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:30:27 +0000

I’m 52 years old…and have just now realized what my problem is. After 52 years of thinking I was crazy, I’m now hoping to be treated for this condition that periodically turns my world up side down. All of the life long behaviors that I thought were my personality turns out to be an un diagnosed condition. The lack of concentration, the inability to deal with stress, short fuse, and foggy thinking, my mind racing and the world not moving fast enough to accomplish my goals, sleepless night, crashing for days at a time. Now I’m concerned about who I am underneath all the confusion. Please keep me in your prayers.

By: Pete Quily

Pete Quily — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:02:20 +0000

Hi BM, Look for an adhd support group in your province here more info on adhd on my website here for some strategies see the free resources under these categories on my blog ADD / ADHD Treatment ADD / ADHD and Technology ADD / ADHD Organization and if you want strategies customized to how you think and work you could also try one on one adult ADHD coaching, I offer a free 30 minute sample session so you can see if we're a good fit and if you think I'd be useful to what you're going through.

By: BM

BM — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:34:34 +0000

In 2006 I began my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I felt that I was struggling to retain information and study and still only getting average marks. I went to the University’s Learning Centre because my daughter had recently been diagnosed with a learning disability and knowing they can be hereditary, I thought maybe I might have the same disability. After being tested the psychologist said that I probably do have a learning disability but due to my age (48 at the time) I had probably learned to compensate. However, after going further into the interview, she tested me for ADHD and did a positive diagnosis for this. The diagnosis was helpful in that it allowed me to have certain allowances regarding exam writing. I was allowed to write in a quiet room alone and was given more time. After the diagnosis I was never given any advice on how to cope with this condition. I did graduate and recieved my BScN and am working, but I am no further ahead in coping with this condition. I have huge problems organizing myself and am a chronic procrastinator. This frustrates me and makes me feel helpless. Having said all this, I really do not want to resort to medications. I would love any advice on strageties that might help me. I don’t even know if there is a Dr in my province who could help me even if I chose to go to one.