Posted by chujoe on June 15, 2010, at 19:32:43
In reply to My doctor doesn't believe i have ADHD, posted by Mike1988 on June 15, 2010, at 19:16:38
I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 58. Ever since first hearing of the condition 20 years ago I sort of suspected I fit the criteria, but it seemed like such a sixth-grader's disease I had a hard time taking it seriously. Besides, I was a successful professional. But I'd always had the sense that I could do more if I could stick to projects longer, if I could complete things, if I could concentrate on ideas in a sequence. Finally, while being treated for anxiety / depression I mentioned some behavior to my psych NP and she remarked, "That's classic ADHD." She gave me a questionnaire to fill out and when she looked it over the following week she prescribed Ritalin. It hasn't been that long, but I can already see that I am following through more effectively, staying on task, sitting still longer, etc. I haven't sat down and written the Great American Novel yet, but at least now I can imagine what that might be like.
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