nanner43’s Journal Entry: Journal Entry for June 1, 2007

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i think maybe i can understand how you feel. mind if i ask what kind of symptoms you have? i don't have a formal diagnosis yet, but i think i might have inattentive ADD too. my doctor just put me on wellbutrin today as an antidepressant and also because it's used for ADHD.

shatterthedarkness

hi nanner43.
My name is Christina, and I am blessed with adhd.

I think I can help you.
I know what it's like to be newly dx'd and not have a clue what to do. I belong to a couple of support groups and ADDA. I see people all the time, they come to the meetings and tell us that they are new to knowing about adhd. Anytime someone at a group meeting says they need help, anyone of us will help, even if it's lending a shoulder to cry to.
Not that I have too much time to write today, but I can assist you if you'd like. There are many places to get reliable information on add.
Within the past two years of getting diagnosed-
my sister was dx'd first with adhd and a learning diability, she was 27 at the time if I remember right. After I started treatent and went to my first meetings, I shared what I knew with my mom. She was dx'd at age 51, with add innattentive type. I had talked both of my parents into going to our groups adhd awareness event, and while there, my dad who is 56 was told he's adhd when he was in one of the workshops.

It sucks in a way, and it doesn't.
For me, it was wonderful to know that I could do something about my symptoms, or at least I have an idea which direction I could go in to improve myself and my life.
I have 2 other friends who have joined this community, one of which is also leads the group discussions and topics from time to just as I do.
If I can't find you help in or near your own hometown, my friends and I can be here for you when you need us, even if it's just chatting online.

Keep in touch- and take it one day at a time. Hugs to you!