Posted by Jo Ann on October 11, 2002, at 23:48:15
In reply to Re: hardwire vs chemical problems with ADD » viridis, posted by IsoM on October 11, 2002, at 2:27:36
I was just wondering if you had tried any meds, and if so, which ones. I was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago, and my trouble seems to be identical to yours, and probably many others. The psychological testing that I underwent in order to be diagnosed showed that I was above average in some areas, below in others. There was no medium. I realized at the age of 22 that something was not right, I could understand mathematical concepts without any difficulty, but I could not apply them if my life depended on it. On the other hand, I had no problems writing essays, or doing something that involved creative thinking. I also write everything down, it has to be on a list to be accomplished. I make lists of lists, it is the only way I can stay organized. When I was working full time at a veterinary hospital, I could never understand why I thrived on chaotic days when I had no choice to multi-task, and I was always most efficient during those times. It was the days that the clinic was not busy that I would make mistakes, and have trouble getting things done. Have you experienced this at all? How long ago were you diagnosed? Also, I am trying to cut back my meds with diet, but I find it difficult to obtain useful information. Have you personally tried anything?
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