Posted by violette on June 17, 2010, at 21:02:44
In reply to Re: My doctor doesn't believe i have ADHD, posted by mike1988 on June 16, 2010, at 14:08:03
I hope the medications help you both achieve your full potential. From observing my child's situation, it seems depression symptoms themselves are a side effect of dealing with ADD. Much like my anxiety, where mild depression seems to be more of a side effect...
Stimulants help, for sure. Although I likely don't have ADD, the stimulants helped me with ADD symptoms; unfortunately, they quit working so well and I just have to manage (as opposed to trying more drugs). That's a concern-what happens when stimulants no longer control symptoms?
That's something I don't hear about too much. What happens when those with ADD develop a tolerance to stimulants? I suppose you move on to another medication, or are there adaption mechanisms people develop to cope? Acceptance? Acceptance, I noticed, is helping me deal with my mental health situation. I'm starting to accept myself more, with 'flaws' and all, realizing both the good and the bad can positively contribute to my overall disposition in how I relate to the world.
I came across this blog; Zoe's posts seem inspiring to me:
I thought I'd pass it along after coming across it in case anyone is interested. I also wanted to congratulate the 2 of you for recognizing the cause of your obstacles.
ps - Mike, I know the causes, symptomology, or overall nature of ADD can be debated over and over, but it seems to me that research is based upon classification and labeling; the result: solutions/treatments are derived from those original classifications. Maybe I'm a bit obsessive about this, who knows. Anyway, good luck with your treatment plan. :)
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