ADHD / ADD Support Group

Welcome--I have ADD (without the hyperactivity). I'm 41 and just found out a few months ago that I have this. May I recommend the book "Driven to Distraction". I can't remember the author's name, but it's excellent to help people learn about ADD--also a book by same author titled "Delivered from Distraction" (which I've read some but need to get my own copy). That's pretty much for people who know they have ADD and ways to cope and get help. God blesss.

Welcome...I just read your post and wanted to give you the name of 2 books that really helped me alot. Delivered From Distraction (Hallowell & Ratey), and ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life (Kolberg & Nadeau). I am 39, mom of 5 girls, two of which are also ADHD (mostly inattentive-not so much hyperactive). They were diagnosed almost two years ago, and myself almost one year ago. I overwhelmed myself trying to research info. on adult adhd (it appears to be a "newish" concept...not as common as for children.) When I found these books (a suggestion by a therapist/counselor who did some of our testing), it really made a difference in my day to day "functioning", along with the help of Ritalin, of course. As a mom, I know how difficult even the mundane tasks of life are: remembering lunch money, what time each one has practice, who needs to be where, and where did I leave my car keys, and constantly apologizing for being late, or for the mess... Life always seems to be a three-ring circus.
I hope this helps...feel free to share more or ask questions, if need be. I didn't find this site until my bipolar diagnosis, which I think has been helpful, if for no other reason that to see that I'm certainly not alone in this journey.
Sorry for the length...I tend to chatter! :)

Thanks for the book suggestions. I just ordered them from amazon.com. I so need help on organziation. My house is a mess and I can't seem to get motivated to clean it up instead sitting here on the computer looking up info for adult adhd.

welcome java. this is a good place to find info, help, and just share life's struggles. i will have to read some of these books mentioned. maybe get them in the audio version b/c my read list is so long and i can do stuff while listening. there's so many things w/ this that people do not realize..the good things as well as difficult. i went to my first CHADD meeting--an adult support group. it only meets once a month so i could use more support! =)

I was diagnosed about 5 months ago with ADD. I really don't understand it but if you need to talk I'm here.

Welcome. I nearly bought out Amazon.com (not really) to research ADD (w/o hyperactivity) and Bipolar II. I also have anxiety/panic disorder. So that's how I'm learning about my disorders, what to expect, etc. I still have a lot of books to read.

If you don't mind me asking which books have you found to be the most helpful?

Here is a book that I have and am reading right now:

Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD