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Post by gingerneil on Feb 9, 2022 14:38:54 GMT
Hi all im 30 years old got a long time partner and 2 kids. Im currently researching adult adhd as ive struggled with my mental health for a while now but a mental health nurse that ive not long starting seeing has put a adhd referral to the adult adhd serives. The more i research into this the more i have in common with the symptoms for it. Now i havent had the best of upbringing but far from the worst and have always struggled with keeping a full time job. I can get a job quite easy as i think i have had around 30 jobs since around 16. But they never seem to last.so 1 question i have is what helped everyone stay in work?
Another question is my brain is always thinking and im not on about normal stuff but like bad experiences that ive had and always thinking about money and gettibg my self worked up so bad that i end up just sat thinking the worst about everything. So i was wondering if anyone else has symptoms like this and what have you done to make it different??
I apologize for my spelling and grammar ect im not what you would call "book smart" as ive struggled all my life with learning but i believe that i am (street smart) by this i mean i am ok with computeres and other day to day tasks but im am in no way an intellect. But any and all help with this would be gratefully received. Im trying to finally get help and support so i can get back to work and get my life on track. I have had alot of set backs in my life and just eant 6o move forward.
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Post by cassandro on Feb 11, 2022 17:45:28 GMT
Hi Neil Glad to hear you've got the referral and hope it helps. Here's an ADD documentary that might help distinguish ADHD from ADHD+depression: . What helps people stay in work? Actually having people around who appreciate your talents and can put up with mess-ups and help finish the job, in my case. Other people here say the right dose of the right medication. Others I know say the most important thing is to have stuff in writing to remind you what you are supposed to be doing, so for example one person always writes an email after a meeting to be completely clear. (This is consistent with NICE recommendations: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng87/chapter/recommendations#environmental-modifications ) 'Brain is always thinking' is very ADHD, but always thinking bad stuff is also low mood or depression or anxiety or even PTSD. Hopefully general mental health support will help? For me, the best thing I do is to distract myself, go for a walk or do a bit of gardening, focus on the present, and apply my overactive brain to some practical problem that I might be able to help with and works with my natural interests. I'm currently looking into Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and EMDR (for trauma). Good luck.
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