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Post by littlemissrestless on Jul 18, 2021 12:21:54 GMT
Hello everyone I am a 39 year old female, diagnosed at the end of May. I have achieved academically and professionally (up to PhD) but very much to the detriment of my personal life; I have no work life balance at all. I listened to an interview about adult ADHD and it hit me very hard, very suddenly that I must have it. I am very fortunate to have been able to afford a private diagnosis with a wonderful London-based psychiatrist so its not taken very long (about 3 months) to have my suspicions confirmed. I am just waiting to have an ECG and a blood test next week so we can discuss treatment. I have obviously benefited from some of my ADHD traits but the trade off has been lifelong insomnia and I really hope I can find a treatment which helps with that; I know it is going to be a long journey of trial and error. Looking forward to making a contribution to this forum; thank you to the organisers. It is nice to have a place where we can speak openly with people who understand. I have told my husband and my sister but nobody else yet; it has been a huge, life-changing revelation for me and I am not sure how I feel about people (especially colleagues) knowing yet.
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Post by cassandro on Sept 14, 2021 19:15:23 GMT
Hello everyone I am a 39 year old female, diagnosed at the end of May. I have achieved academically and professionally (up to PhD) but very much to the detriment of my personal life; I have no work life balance at all. I listened to an interview about adult ADHD and it hit me very hard, very suddenly that I must have it. I am very fortunate to have been able to afford a private diagnosis with a wonderful London-based psychiatrist so its not taken very long (about 3 months) to have my suspicions confirmed. I am just waiting to have an ECG and a blood test next week so we can discuss treatment. I have obviously benefited from some of my ADHD traits but the trade off has been lifelong insomnia and I really hope I can find a treatment which helps with that; I know it is going to be a long journey of trial and error. Looking forward to making a contribution to this forum; thank you to the organisers. It is nice to have a place where we can speak openly with people who understand. I have told my husband and my sister but nobody else yet; it has been a huge, life-changing revelation for me and I am not sure how I feel about people (especially colleagues) knowing yet. Hi & welcome. Your post may not have been visible if you didn't register and log in. I find disclosure does come more easily and naturally with time. I mentioned my ADHD to a friend today just in trying to explain what's going on for me.
I had to have ECG before taking methylphenidate too. I know other ADHDers with a PhD, but I honestly wonder how they manage it. Would it really help to follow interesting paths of research when you're not sure you can come back to the main topic? I wouldn't have that staying power.
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sherman
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Post by sherman on Sept 18, 2021 22:43:38 GMT
Well done on getting that PhD!
Fwiw lifestyle strategies & behaviour seem more important to living productively with ADHD than any medication. So you may have already found what works for you considering your achievements.
I would recommend instant release over extended if you do start. Can explain why later
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