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Post by laura on Mar 11, 2010 13:53:44 GMT
ive got adhd! combined type. it feels so surreal at the moment i dont think ill beleive it until the letter comes and its there in writing. at the end of the appointment i had to ask if i had been actually diagnosed, and they said yes. i dont quiet know what to fell at the moment i suppose sad but happy, shock even tho i suspected it was coming, and kind of releif, but then what if id known sooner... ive got to go back in a month for meds, he just wanted time for me to get my head around it all first, he also wants to know about this website and forum as i spoke so highly of you all ;D, but i couldnt remember the web address so ill take that with me next time, thankyou everyone i dont know if i could have got here without you all
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Post by Atticus on Mar 11, 2010 18:54:46 GMT
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Post by annie on Mar 11, 2010 19:15:56 GMT
That is just such good news!!
Thanks very much for mentioning the website - my belief is many Gp's/Adult psychiatrists would benefit enormously from visiting this site.
Hope the medication gives you support and it would be lovely to think you would be offered additional therapies which add to this.
Take care
annie
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2010 20:02:02 GMT
Thats good news Laura. Personally, I feel like it validates the whole thing and that it's not me making it up and latching on to an excuse. I saw a new GP today because we have moved and my son has worms!! But, I took the opportunity to say I had been diagnosed and that I would be needing a referral for my son. The GP said many GPs were "healthily " sceptical and feel that it is over diagnosed! ANd that specialists are prone to diagnose it since it is their area of expertise. But, he did listen to me. He was interested and also interested that the school had screened my son and found his attention and hyperactivity were at the extreme end of the graph where the rest of the criteria were normal (except one on social communication which was raised but not to the same degree, a little bit of Aspergers perhaps). I feel he took the conversation seriously and I believe him when he said he would check out the specialist and also do some research. Will let you know the next time I see him. Hope your diagnosis helps you in practical ways Laura, it's nice to feel understood, but it would be even better to feel results in practical ways in real life! I feel like my life and family's life is better, and I haven't as yet started medication. Emily
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2010 21:46:45 GMT
Fantastic news Laura. I totally understand how you feel and the mixture of emotions your going through relief sadness etc. At least now you know why??? to alot of the questions that have been on your mind for many years. Now is the time to reflect take it in, find out what are the main issues you have and how adhd affects these and try and find coping stratergies along with meds to help you put in place the piecwes of the puzzle. ood luck Laura pm me any time, I know you will be fine try remain positive and look forward to your future, dont beat your self up over stuff. Hugs
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Post by laura on Mar 13, 2010 14:01:40 GMT
thankyou everyone
im less positive now, but it seems to be the way it goes, a truck load of emotions all at once. but its good to know im not alone.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2010 20:27:46 GMT
Yay !!!! I am really pleased 4 u it answers lots of questions for u as well good luck :-))))))) x
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Post by emily on Mar 16, 2010 23:12:41 GMT
yay!!!! soo chuffed for you!!! honestly, once you get your head round the long anticipated diagnosis, you will feel loads better!! hurrah!! oohh and im glad to see another emily on here!!!!! yippeeeee
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Post by boo on Mar 17, 2010 23:53:21 GMT
hey laura i am pleased for you, after all that uncertainty you have had to put up with. have you decided what to do about meds yet?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2010 13:11:37 GMT
FANDABIDOZI !!!!!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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