I'm new here....

[ikkee]

Hi everyone, I am new here. I am a bit shy to join this network but am at my wits end so I need to. I am in my early 30's and have been diagnosed by a psychiatrist last year without a big investigation. I am from Europe.

Am looking for coaching but all those I have contacted so far have waiting lists of at least 4 months.

I am stuck, all the things which used to work have stopped working. My head is totally full and don't know how to get it empty..

Hope to find some support here.

Thanks in advance!

[EJsMom]

Hello ikkee. So you have adhd or something else? Struggling with day to day tasks?

Just clarifying. Welcome. I hope you get some good advice here

[ikkee]

Hello ejsmom,

I have add although there was never a thorough investigation. But I tick almost all the boxes….

I am struggling with getting up in time, going to bed in time, doing my daily chores and just making some structure in my days….

[AngelamarieQ in reply to ikkee]

Welcome!

There is a wealth on information here. I would recommend going to your primary care physician and ask for his guidance.

Check this link

youtube.com/watch?v=thlNCIh...(Not working as expected?)

Follow Jessica on her youtube channel: how to ADHD brain.

Good luck!

[ikkee in reply to AngelamarieQ]

Hi AngelamarieQ,

thank you very much. I will have to make an appointment on Monday, but also have to work. Luckily I will also see my psychiatrist on Monday after work.

Jessica is wonderful, I got to know her channel last week. Never seen anything as good as her videos.

[ikkee in reply to ikkee]

O and I have tried ritalin but it only made me restless. I was still unable to clean up my room....

[AngelamarieQ in reply to ikkee]

If you are seeing a psychiatrist on Monday, no need to see PCP. Psychiatrist are the best equipped to deal with adhd.

My daughter is on Focalin XL in the mornings and Focalin short action in the afternoon. She is managing but I have to be on top of her to get her moving. Also, check Dr. Amen, Dr Berkley in YouTube and get cognitive behavioral therapy. This requires team work and I hope your family can help you too. Best of luck

[ikkee in reply to AngelamarieQ]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will look into it. I don't live with my family and they think ADD is stupid and a way to get attention...

My psychiatrist gave me a book on ADHD which I am attempting to read.

[AngelamarieQ in reply to ikkee]

I know what you mean. It took 5 years for my husband to accept the fact that our daughter has adhd.

Also, subscribe to ADDitude magazine. They also have tons of webinars and articles.

[Pennywink in reply to AngelamarieQ]

Lol! My husband is the same! Shortly after the ADHD diagnosis, my son also got diagnosed for Tourette Syndrome, which definitely had the silver lining of everyone taking it seriously now and that I’m not just making it up.

[Pennywink]

In the meantime, I know signs, notes, checklists & timers has helped our household ALOT. Though my son is the one diagnosed, my husband & I definitely have our own similar weaknesses. So having things visual really help everyone.

[ikkee]

I have tried notes, but kept on losing them….lol

Now I am trying Habitica, to gamify my life. It does seem to help a bit, but of course I want everything to be perfect so I am not yet happy.

It is good to know I am not the only one to struggle with acceptance.

[Bynddrvn]

I have found "How to ADHD" and "Understood" on youtube to be helpful. Usually forcing myself to do the "fun" things only after I do what I have to do, has worked. Well usually

[ikkee]

I bought a day planner today and stickers to reward myself

Now just wait to see what happens…..

Next week I will get a medical check-up to see if there are any other issues.

[lbayley]

Whenever you contact someone with a long waiting list, ask for suggestions on who to call that might have room. It will save you blind calling and you might learn about new resources. I have found some of our best resources by following the trail of suggested contacts. Also, there are great resources on-line. Don’t give up.