Greetings and Expectations from a Latin American Fella!, recently started Ritalin.

[Dandal15]

Hello, my name is Daniel, i'm a primary Care Physician from Medellín, Colombia who's aspiring to become a neurologist.

(Long post ahead)

I was initially diagnosed with ADHD when i was 7 years old, i was prescribed ritalin but due to difficulties for follow up mixed up with fears from my parents, my mother suspended it and i basically had to learn how to live with it for mor than 20 years. 2 months ago. Due to several things going on my life (girlfriend break up, got a new Job, Mandatory rural service in a difficult area, lots of night shifts) i snapped, basically, i developed a Generalyzed Anxiety Disorder (Currently on Luvox), during the follow up withy my psychiatrist ADHD came out, and i was finally diagnosed once again and recently started ritalin 10mg simple (i've had it for like 2 months)

the change has been very positive and i'm feeling much better but i would like to learn as much as possible for additional strategies, advices and experiences .

My country doesn't have much awareness for this condition, there are still a lot of prejudices and poor awareness of the real problem it can represent during adulthood and even in childhood.

Specifically

-Medication tiritation

-Medication use on Weekends

-Time management

-Psychological Theraphy

Recently i've read Ginko Biloba can be helpful for ADHD Symptoms

I apreciate any honest opinions and people who's willing to share their experiences, i apologize in advance for any mistakes in grammar!

[SuAsquith]

Hello

Comportemental cognitive thérapie is very good for me. It helps me to chose my goals, and priorities, and also the way to manage my time. It helps me to think clearly, change bad self concept, increase my self confidence. It's very practical.

I take escitalopran for depression, but mabe it'll be temporary. My psychiatrist diagnosed me TDAH 6 months ago, I'll be 50... and I'm really happy since I'm being medicated AND doing cognitive comportemetal therapy!

I take30mg ritalin day, still trying the best quantity. Also looking for alternatives to take less medicines - cérébral therapy through moving, alimentation changing... I'm always searching.

Take care and good luck!