Posted by B2chica on May 21, 2004, at 15:14:12
In reply to Re: You done good » B2chica, posted by Angel Girl on May 21, 2004, at 13:41:24
> I hope the journaling will become automatic. I've tried b4 and it never got off the ground. I kept forgetting or couldn't be bothered.
-i think one thing that helped me is that i can have a scientific mind (that's code for anal retentive) and i like to look back on things so i started my journal on my second trial of medications, it started very dry-this day, this med, how felt, any side effects...etc. then it moved to adding frustrations. A few years ago i lost a very close dear friend that i could REALLY talk to and i miss that SOOOO much. So i think that once i started journaling it felt like i had that "trusting" friend back (the journal wouldn't rat me out). So it started to get more and more personal. Also, i never told myself i HAD to write in it every day, that took pressure off and wrote when i could and now i almost Need it. Still my friend i guess.
>> Where can I find the characteristics for ADHD online? I've never been tested for it.
-http://www.brainplace.com/bp/checklist/default.asp
here is a website, it used to be a little different, there were two tests but now i can only find the one. This will tell you what type of adhd you have, so if it says not probable in all catagories then this test doesn't qualify you. HOWEVER, remember this is just an online thing Please don't let this make the decision for you. Definately ask your doctor about it! It's very very common for people with bipolar to also have adhd. Infact my pdoc told me that research has shown that about 45% of people that have bipolar were as children diagnosed(or showed signs) with ADHD and never treated. Interesting fact> Never heard of strattera b4. What kind of med is that?
--Strattera is used specifically to treat ADHD, unlike ritalin and adderall strattera is supposed to be a non-stimulant and not be as hard on your body. However, i have questions about it's effectiveness. So let your doc be the guide as to what he/she puts you on (if any).
> I have a hard time being proud of myself for anything.
-It may be hard but i work in a field (semi-medical) that so many don't get help unless someone takes a stand and advocates for them (or for themselves) and just saying "i don't accept that let me check around" are sometimes the most important words a person can say and act upon!
Again i'm going to say GOOD FOR YOU.
> Besides having ADHD, did you say you were BP?
--Yep, BipolarII (thus the B2chica), ADHD and when i was in the hosp. my pdoc gave me about 6 pamplets on BPD. She never told me she was Dx me with this but the nurses were shure acting like it. But this is probably based on my SI that they saw.
It's something i've been wanting to ask my T cuz he got my info from the hosp. (i think anyway). But i just haven't, you know...that rock in throat issue i have going.later.
B2c.
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