dotingdad
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Post by dotingdad on Feb 20, 2022 18:39:32 GMT
Hi
I'm 47, father of 3, professionally successful. I was diagnosed with ADD (mild) about 6 years ago, and I resisted taking medication for it.
I would describe my ADD as not being life impairing. I don't smoke or take drugs, nor am I a big drinker. I've very sociable and have never had too many problems with holding down well paid positions. I also sleep well and have never been prone to depression.
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It has it's downsides. I struggle with being able to focus on something I've little interest in, boredom terrifies me. I'm also not very good at completing basic admin tasks at work, I prefer the exciting blue sky thinking. I really struggle to 'live in the moment' in life, to play with my 5 year old daughter (Barbie dolls house is a struggle for my attention span) and I find myself constantly thinking thinking thinking all the time.
My question is, does anyone else have ADD/ADHD that's relatively mild and has similar experiences to me? If so, does medication really help with being able to live more in the moment and appreciate some of the other parts of life?
I'm keen to understand peoples experiences with medication and whether it would likely be of help.
Thanks
Mark
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Post by Rossall on Feb 20, 2022 20:17:55 GMT
Hi I'm 47, father of 3, professionally successful. I was diagnosed with ADD (mild) about 6 years ago, and I resisted taking medication for it. I would describe my ADD as not being life impairing. I don't smoke or take drugs, nor am I a big drinker. I've very sociable and have never had too many problems with holding down well paid positions. I also sleep well and have never been prone to depression. BUT. It has it's downsides. I struggle with being able to focus on something I've little interest in, boredom terrifies me. I'm also not very good at completing basic admin tasks at work, I prefer the exciting blue sky thinking. I really struggle to 'live in the moment' in life, to play with my 5 year old daughter (Barbie dolls house is a struggle for my attention span) and I find myself constantly thinking thinking thinking all the time. My question is, does anyone else have ADD/ADHD that's relatively mild and has similar experiences to me? If so, does medication really help with being able to live more in the moment and appreciate some of the other parts of life? I'm keen to understand peoples experiences with medication and whether it would likely be of help. Thanks Mark Post not showing so I've reposted it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2022 1:43:35 GMT
It sounds like you're struggling to be present as a father?
Don't play with the dolls. Get her into whatever socially acceptable activity lights up your soul. If you love it, she will love it and it will feel less of a chore for both of you with every day that passes.
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Post by Susan on Mar 7, 2022 11:41:56 GMT
Hi I'm 47, father of 3, professionally successful. I was diagnosed with ADD (mild) about 6 years ago, and I resisted taking medication for it. I would describe my ADD as not being life impairing. I don't smoke or take drugs, nor am I a big drinker. I've very sociable and have never had too many problems with holding down well paid positions. I also sleep well and have never been prone to depression. BUT. It has it's downsides. I struggle with being able to focus on something I've little interest in, boredom terrifies me. I'm also not very good at completing basic admin tasks at work, I prefer the exciting blue sky thinking. I really struggle to 'live in the moment' in life, to play with my 5 year old daughter (Barbie dolls house is a struggle for my attention span) and I find myself constantly thinking thinking thinking all the time. My question is, does anyone else have ADD/ADHD that's relatively mild and has similar experiences to me? If so, does medication really help with being able to live more in the moment and appreciate some of the other parts of life? I'm keen to understand peoples experiences with medication and whether it would likely be of help. Thanks Mark Post not showing so I've reposted it.
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