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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 3, 2014 16:51:32 GMT
Hi all, I've become pretty much socially dysfunctional, it's a long story that I won't go into right now, I've masked my ADD/ADhD (not much of the H) by being a bit of a joker/clown socially, however I can't be bothered with it (clowning) anymore, I didn't know I had ADD until last year, although I've always known that I've been erm... 'different' I've simply been clowning about as a compulsive distraction, being argumentative, taking over conversations, or shutting off, all my life.
Don't want to go into much more right now, it's just that it's getting worse, I've started not going out, unless it's to go to the pub etc.... I go on my own and only speak to one or two people. ( They don't know, they just smile and say I'm weird/odd.
I'm going to read some of the other posts before I make another, I'm just wondering if anyone else has had any problems with moving toes, like cramps & twitches?
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Post by annie on Apr 3, 2014 20:30:00 GMT
Hi bluedrifter
Thanks for joining the forum
Don't feel you need to share information which you don't feel comfortable about - sometimes it's best to keep very personal information to close friends and family.
Have you been dx with ADHD (ADD) and is your current situation down to medication not being helpful? Meds are never a "cure" for ADHD but sometimes it can allow the opportunity for individuals to put other strategies in place which can have very positive results.
Can I suggest that when you next post, you do this on the General Board.
Look forward to hearing more from you and do take time, as you suggest, to read other members posts - think you'll find them quite familiar!!
annie
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Post by dhubba on May 29, 2014 12:36:20 GMT
Hi all,
I'm Derek and been a chef for 20years until 2 weeks ago, when my 'behaviour' and 'lapses in organisation' and 'communication issues' struck again. My ambition writing cheques my brain can't deliver.
You become so used to 'coping', whilst always struggling and anxious underneath.
just recieved my diagnosis, whilst on 2 week sick leave/suspension , shocker! yet makes so much sense.
So what comes next? And how to stay positive? And healthy?
D
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Post by fuzzywuzzy on May 29, 2014 15:03:30 GMT
Hi dhubba....Derek..... and welcome.... It's the start of a new beginning ......a bit like life doesn't begin til you're 40 (or 50 + + these days) let's face it, if you're anything like most of us, and as you say "always coping....always struggling and anxious underneath", it can only get better read lots..... stay on here..... go to a support group meeting..... glad you're here....look forward to hearing more.....sounds like diagnosis was a bit more straight forward for you?
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Post by dhubba on May 30, 2014 17:17:24 GMT
thanks fuzzy. diagnosis....I have an aspie son, so I was being assessed for that....then this?! knowing the cause rather than dealing with 'effects' has gotta be a good thing. struggling to stay positive and healthy at the mo', had lost a stone and living a 'bad lifestyle'again. bored of 'falling down', and becoming more and more uncomfortable and untrusting of myself reflecting on the last 20+ years of my life at the mo', looking for the successes amidst the chaos. you seem comfortable in your 'label' nice one
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Post by contrarymary on May 30, 2014 17:59:50 GMT
diagnosis....I have an aspie son, so I was being assessed for that....then this?! knowing the cause rather than dealing with 'effects' has gotta be a good thing. struggling to stay positive and healthy at the mo', had lost a stone and living a 'bad lifestyle'again. bored of 'falling down', and becoming more and more uncomfortable and untrusting of myself reflecting on the last 20+ years of my life at the mo', looking for the successes amidst the chaos. welcome that all sounds very normal for here go gently on yourself, it's a bit overwhelming when we reset our heads and look back at the whole of our lives with the hindsight of these new glasses. knowledge is power, and you are acquiring a lot of knowledge right now. tiring stuff. go gently
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Post by dhubba on Jun 3, 2014 21:21:17 GMT
aye tiring,still can't sleep though ! ;)ta
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Post by mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing on Jun 19, 2014 9:36:44 GMT
Hello all, I'm steve....just found this forum, so thanks for that. Well I've finally excepted that I'd be much better of taking mecication for my ADD (concerta 18mgXL)
I was first diagnosed with ADD a few years ago whilst working/living abroad, and please don't ask how I ended up moving abroad (must of been one of my crazy irrational decision!!!) Anyhow I was put on ritalin. I only took it once, hated it, couldn't sleep that night what so ever. However, being told that Yes you have ADD was a real eye opener, and huge relief in a weird way! as I had always struggled in life and always wondered why I felt so different to everybody else.
I've since returned back to the UK, and please don't ask why I returned back to the UK (must of been another of my crazy irrational decisions!!!)
So this is my report on concerta so far:
1st day totally wired, but slept. 2nd day amazing, great focus (1st time ever!) great concentration (1st time ever!) and generally felt better about myself. 3rd day pretty much the same as 2nd (things are looking good!) 4th day not so good, felt myself slipping back to my old brain racing self. 5th day well it's still only 10.32am but I am here typing away (doesn't that need concentration?!!!) so that can't be a bad thing.
Thinking if I lapse again like the 4th day, I may need to increase my dose? Please feel free to offer any advice, it would be very much appreciated....cheers
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Post by scatterbrain on Jun 19, 2014 10:02:08 GMT
Hi Steve, Nice to meet you. I'm fairly new on here too - only been diagnosed a couple of weeks but am yet to get my concerta prescription.
Having read a lot of posts (look at the personal accounts/diaries bit) it seems quite common to be wired for the first few days and each time they up the dose but things seem to settle once they get the dosage right.
Good luck with it and let us know how you get on.
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Post by mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing on Jun 19, 2014 10:55:51 GMT
Hi scatterbrain, nice to meet you too,
I definitely look at the personal accounts/diaries.
Not too convinced the concerts 18mg XL is as effected as day 2 and 3, but i'll keep you posted.
I hope everything works out for you, and that you get the concerta soon enough. Let me know how that goes too.
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Post by supine on Jun 19, 2014 21:11:08 GMT
OMG Reading these has reminded me what it was like when I realised I had ADHD last year, it definitely got worse before it got better, it was like it was leeching out of me, or making a final last stand at taking over my life. Emotional, fatigueing and frustrating in equal measure. I looked back at my whole life and could suddendly see the ADHD strewn hurricane path driven right through it, it was was a shock that's for sure. Still, it gets it all out where you can see it, and if you can see it you can deal with it. mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing - When I started on Concerta XL that's how it kind of goes, but I was on a set dose for three weeks before I decided that it was too little, or just enough etc. If you have good medical backup from someone who knows about ADHD and you do your research, it should become fairly obvious when enough is enough. Once I got on to my current dose everything just settled down. In the first few months I would sometimes get a little buzz in the morning after taking them, but as long as I was quiet and calm it was no problem. Now I don't get that at all. I have the option of taking another 18mg at lunchtime for a boost but I almost never use it - I work hard enough as it is on 54mg
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Post by mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing on Jun 20, 2014 10:08:23 GMT
OMG Reading these has reminded me what it was like when I realised I had ADHD last year, it definitely got worse before it got better, it was like it was leeching out of me, or making a final last stand at taking over my life. Emotional, fatigueing and frustrating in equal measure. I looked back at my whole life and could suddendly see the ADHD strewn hurricane path driven right through it, it was was a shock that's for sure. Still, it gets it all out where you can see it, and if you can see it you can deal with it. mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing - When I started on Concerta XL that's how it kind of goes, but I was on a set dose for three weeks before I decided that it was too little, or just enough etc. If you have good medical backup from someone who knows about ADHD and you do your research, it should become fairly obvious when enough is enough. Once I got on to my current dose everything just settled down. In the first few months I would sometimes get a little buzz in the morning after taking them, but as long as I was quiet and calm it was no problem. Now I don't get that at all. I have the option of taking another 18mg at lunchtime for a boost but I almost never use it - I work hard enough as it is on 54mg I'm pretty sure it's not enough, as I can feel myself drifting again. My concern is that my psychiatrist/GP has put me on the smallest dose for 2 months, with a review at that point. I was told it would be in 2 months due to the amount of patients he's seeing at the moment. I certainly don't want to increase the dose myself and then run out, so I guess I'll have to make do for now.
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Post by fuzzywuzzy on Jun 20, 2014 10:38:07 GMT
Hi mrthinkstoomuchaboutnothing..... welcome Steve.... Whilst not new on here....I'm am also at the same kind of point in time....diagnosed just 2 weeks ago....so I know what you're going through with adjusting to the realisation....can definitely relate completely to how supine explains it all oozing out....think that's the price we pay for having attempted to hide, suppress and disguise it for so long... not on the meds yet....awaiting that shortly, hopefully....have tried Equasym XL at 40 mgs and no real problems
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Post by jackm on Aug 12, 2014 19:21:42 GMT
hello, 3 months ago I finally came to the conclusion that I was aadd, the dr.s' diagnosed me about a year ago, I am now 62!!
-jackm
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Post by petra on Aug 12, 2014 19:25:14 GMT
Hi jackm! It's never too late!! Have a good look round this forum and feel free to join
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Post by jackm on Aug 12, 2014 19:25:19 GMT
just been convinced of mt diagnosis 3 months ago!
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Post by contrarymary on Aug 12, 2014 20:43:42 GMT
petra - you are psychic, obv
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Post by petra on Aug 12, 2014 21:43:23 GMT
petra - you are psychic, obv and re edit - we love you on here just as you are - including your propensity for editing - it's part of what makes you, you xx
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Post by contrarymary on Aug 12, 2014 22:40:31 GMT
aw thank you petra i think a lot of people edit, but perhaps i'm the only one who feels the need to say something TO (rather than in) the Edit Box
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Post by contrarymary on Aug 13, 2014 9:10:29 GMT
and now this thread doesn't make sense. let's reboot Welcome jackm. well done - it is indeed never too late as my psychic friend petra already said perhaps surprisingly you are neither the oldest and nor the youngest but i hope you will feel at home you may like to have a look at ozadd's thread since he was diagnosed at 60-something just a few months ago so may have some useful experience to share.
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Post by Psyche on Sept 14, 2014 6:34:16 GMT
Hello All, Newly joined . I am studying neuroscience and have quite extensive knowledge on psychiatric medication . Looking forward to having discussions here
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Post by petra on Sept 14, 2014 12:49:27 GMT
Hi Psyche and welcome! Am looking forward to hearing some 'insider' stuff on meds! You could be very useful to us!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2014 13:52:09 GMT
Nice.. back to the original post. BIG LOVE!
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Post by Psyche on Sept 15, 2014 9:02:54 GMT
I do aim and hope to give as much help as possible! . Its a battle trying to find the right medications for ADHD and co-existing "disorders", however hopefully with my knowledge it will make it easier for members to have a much better outook on life.
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Post by FlowerPower on Sept 15, 2014 16:42:57 GMT
I do aim and hope to give as much help as possible! . Its a battle trying to find the right medications for ADHD and co-existing "disorders", however hopefully with my knowledge it will make it easier for members to have a much better outook on life. Hi I'd be interested in your thoughts as to why my meds (elvanse) make me pretty tired in the afternoon. The less I take, the more pronounced the mental crash. This happens around 6-7 hours in, yet the physical effects (vasoconstriction) remain evident for several more hours. Taking any more than I currently do would probably mean I am carrying this stuff inside me 24/7? That doesn't seem like a great idea to me? I've tried coming off them many times but the real me is so impatient I seem to wind people up a treat. I even managed to anger my placid boss last week by forcing him to deviate from his long-winded answer and to just give me a yes or no on something. Brevity is not his forte but I can usually put up with it. Not being on some sort of medication is very likely to see me back on the dole. Anyone else in this position? Where the meds are both not enough and also too much? Sorry for the rant!
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Post by Psyche on Sept 15, 2014 19:30:48 GMT
I do aim and hope to give as much help as possible! . Its a battle trying to find the right medications for ADHD and co-existing "disorders", however hopefully with my knowledge it will make it easier for members to have a much better outook on life. Hi I'd be interested in your thoughts as to why my meds (elvanse) make me pretty tired in the afternoon. The less I take, the more pronounced the mental crash. This happens around 6-7 hours in, yet the physical effects (vasoconstriction) remain evident for several more hours. Taking any more than I currently do would probably mean I am carrying this stuff inside me 24/7? That doesn't seem like a great idea to me? I've tried coming off them many times but the real me is so impatient I seem to wind people up a treat. I even managed to anger my placid boss last week by forcing him to deviate from his long-winded answer and to just give me a yes or no on something. Brevity is not his forte but I can usually put up with it. Not being on some sort of medication is very likely to see me back on the dole. Anyone else in this position? Where the meds are both not enough and also too much? Sorry for the rant! Hello First off I have to say the disclaimer that I am not a medical doctor so please do check with a doctor before changing anything.... Now paradoxicaly stimulants can make people with Adhd tired and even sleepy. I personally fall into a deep sleep on high doses of methylphenidate and also cathinone based stimulants like bupropion. With elvanse you might need to speak to your psych and augment it with instant release dexamphetamine to ease the crash in the late afternoon/evening.For the vasoconstriction cayenne pepper is great to prevent this mixed in a drink, just a little tip I have learnt along the way. The doses of elvanse are 30 50 and 70 so you could try 50/60mg. The duration of action varies from 10-14 hours based on clinical data therefore dosing times are essential. You would need to maintain a consistant sleep/wake cycle in order for the medication to be moat effective. Taking more elvanse results in a longer duration more than being more potent per se. Less is more... Dexamphetamine induces the release and reuptake of serotonin dopamine and norepinephrine. A possible reason for a change in your moods may be an underlying mood disorder or co existing mental health disorder however any stimulant when it wears off leaves the user feeling down/depressed call it what you want but when you wake up and take your next dose you will be fine lol. That's just the nature of stimulants. Back to dosing you may want to try 30 + 30.. Regards
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Post by contrarymary on Sept 15, 2014 23:11:06 GMT
thank you - this is really interesting. and perhaps we could relocate it into a new thread in a suitable section... @planetdave?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 8:18:58 GMT
Nope - it stays here (it's staying where they left it so they can find it).
If you feel something is worth saving, or belongs in a new thread, use copy and paste, or 'quote', to do it.
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Post by shinkansen on Nov 4, 2014 14:19:02 GMT
Hello,
Well, I've been finally referred to Kings Cross mental health centre for an initial ADHD assessment. Currently, there's a 4 month wait list.
For most of my adult life, I've gone through jobs with a common theme: careless mistakes, rushed work, easily distracted and occasional short temper. Friends call me excitable, disogranised, clumsy and talkative. The changes of jobs is dispiriting. And I just saw the comments made by friends as part of my personality. A few years ago, I did random stuff on the internet, I saw information about ADHD and the symptoms jumped out at me.
Went to my doctor who referred me to a consellor. In turn, the counsellor has got me this referral.
And the other day, discovered my brother has also been recommended for ADHD diagnosis.
So here goes...
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Post by annie on Nov 4, 2014 14:34:45 GMT
Hi there
Welcome to the forum. Thank goodness you found a professional who recognised the possibility of ADHD and helped persuade your Gp of the need to be seen by a psychiatrist. Let's hope this psychiatrist does have some experience/expertise in assessing/dx and treating the condition.
ADHD has a very high genetic link so it isn't a surprise to find you have a close relative who might also have the condition.
Good luck with your appointment - let's know how it goes.
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