mattc
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Post by mattc on Jun 10, 2019 23:11:48 GMT
Hi all,
I’m new so bear with me if I do or say something wrong - I’ve read through the forum rules so hopefully I’ll be ok.
I have recently been diagnosed with adult ADHD and have an appointment to discuss medicated treatments on Weds - but here’s the thing, I’ve read so much about how wonderfully well the medication can work that I’m worried I’m putting too much hope/faith into it and I will end up disappointed and left with the emptiness I had before hope came along!!
I won’t go into the long life story detail on here but safe to say I’m 38 and I arrive here with my fair share of carnage in my wake. My ADHD symptoms are undeniable, and after the feeling of anger that I could have had help dealing with it sooner lifted, I felt extreme hope that I could begin to live a productive life.
Now as the key to my “new start” approaches, I’m starting to feel as though I’m setting myself up for more disappointment!?!
Can anyone reassure me or at least relate?
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Post by vagueandrandom on Jun 17, 2019 13:09:29 GMT
Meds are just a tool and everyone has different experiences.
Some people see immediate positive effects, but not everyone. Sometimes you need to persevere
to find the right medication and dose for you and it can take some time.
I've tried all of the main ones and am now on one which gives some benefit, but it's not life-changing.
Don't give up if you don't get on with the first thing you try and give each one time for side-effects
to ease up . . they usually do. The best thing about getting a diagnosis for me is understanding 'why'
and not beating myself up about things I can't do much about. I also got coaching via Access to Work,
which was really good and is something you might consider if you're in paid work or self-employment
for at least 1 hour a week.
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