Finally a place i feel at home....
I found this site and needless to say i feel like I found a new nitch. Or at least where i can tell my stories and noone will see me as this crazy lady with 4 kids.
I am still getting used to the idea of having ADD just recently diagnosed but adult life finally makes a bit more sense as to why all my disorganization.
I always figured my husband had ADHD and he was finally diagnoised as well but when i was doing all the research on ADHD the more I read the more I was reading about my self minus the fidgetyness and anger issues.
And now my ADHD child is in school ...let me tell this has been quite the adventure he has gotten in trouble at least 3 out of 5 days of school due to inability to stay still and keep his hands to himself and also his anger issues that come with frustration and inabilty to express emotions. So our appointments to get the ball going on meds are so far away at least they seem like it. Sept 22, auidiologist, OCt 13, the MSW, and finally Oct 14 the ADD clinics doctor who will make the final decision as to what med to put him on.
So many mixed feelings about putting him on meds at such ayoung age but as my sister explained he will miss out on so much if we don't from her own experiences with her ADD son.
So what a dilema this whole ordeal has been but at least we are on the right path so getting our family to feel more like a family instead of a circus.
I am still getting used to the idea of having ADD just recently diagnosed but adult life finally makes a bit more sense as to why all my disorganization.
I always figured my husband had ADHD and he was finally diagnoised as well but when i was doing all the research on ADHD the more I read the more I was reading about my self minus the fidgetyness and anger issues.
And now my ADHD child is in school ...let me tell this has been quite the adventure he has gotten in trouble at least 3 out of 5 days of school due to inability to stay still and keep his hands to himself and also his anger issues that come with frustration and inabilty to express emotions. So our appointments to get the ball going on meds are so far away at least they seem like it. Sept 22, auidiologist, OCt 13, the MSW, and finally Oct 14 the ADD clinics doctor who will make the final decision as to what med to put him on.
So many mixed feelings about putting him on meds at such ayoung age but as my sister explained he will miss out on so much if we don't from her own experiences with her ADD son.
So what a dilema this whole ordeal has been but at least we are on the right path so getting our family to feel more like a family instead of a circus.
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Comment by eaglefeather on September 16, 2009 at 12:08pm -
Welcome! I understand your story. I discovered I have ADD as an adult too, and I suspect my husband and all/most of my 3 kids do too. I'm currently the only one being treated for it, doing all the research, etc. My husband doesn't acknowledge he has the condition, is basically a non-medication, non-therapy type of person, etc. I try to pass along what I learn in subtle ways. There are lots of resources out there for you - ADDitude Magazine is one, and there are many books on the subject. I also refer to materials from an ADHD father with and ADHD son, Kirk Martin - his website is www.celebratecalm.com I believe. He has some very practical, useable advice, puts out educational CD's, sends out a free e-newsletter, etc. Anyway, have to run, welcome again!
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