Adult ADHD

[NelZA]

After years of diagnosis of "anxiety" and insomnia since childhood and Major depression. This YEAR, 2023, I was diagnosed as ADD and Bipolar. Taking Ritalin has the same feeling in my brain as that moment you sink away into a warm bath. It is quiet, peaceful and calm in there. The world is organized, my thoughts lined up. Tasks for the day gets done. Bipolar meds are amazing in keeping my mood stable and consistent. Only a slight wobbly here and there. I do have the question though as to how it could have been misdiagnosed as insomnia, anxiety and Major depression? I hope there are one or more group members that has the same experience and questions

[Onthemove1971]

Thank you for describing this to us parents who give medication as a tool to help your kids.

I have an adult friend that was only able to be productive when she was in a bathtub... So you describing the relief this way is super helpful.

I hope you continue to get support from medications and they can be the tool that helps you.

Take care,

[NelZA in reply to Onthemove1971]

Thank you so much. The key, I think, us a good psychologist and psychiatrist that you see as often as possible. All the best your side

[Mamamichl]

Y brother takes a shot once a month for his bipolar because he still forgot his meds. Are the meds you are taking the first adhd ones you’ve tried? Did you take a gene site test? My meds aren’t working that well and my partner has the same experience you do.

[NelZA in reply to Mamamichl]

No, did not take a gene test. I live in South Africa and here we have exceptional private psychiatric clinics. I was diagnosed there (by observing me 24h a day for 21 days) and initial medication strarted and adjusted. The rest of the medication and therapy happens outside and Regularly!! I have alarms on my phone and a amazing husband that reminds me to take the meds. All the best. Remember, medication is just to keep the balance in your brain. Talk therapy is where all the work is done, but all the rewards come from. All the best.

[Mamamichl in reply to NelZA]

It’s sad to hear that a “rich country” like the USA pales in comparison.

[NelZA in reply to Mamamichl]

Majority of people in SA I would say 70% or more can not afford private care, thus has to seek help at government clinics. This takes months or even years to get to the right diagnosis. But outhough the buildings are old and outdated, the quility of care is excellent. And treatment is almost free or competely free. I am one of the extremely fortunate 30% to have medical aid. All the best that side