ADD Rehab?

[Radddd]

I was diagnosed with ADD 18 years ago, given meds and therapy for depression and anxiety, but never really taught how to cope day-to-day. I am currently at a low point. Is there some type of ADD "rehab" where you go for a couple of weeks for comprehensive treatment? Many thanks.

[happy_kitty]

Hey. I totally understand how you feel. I was in the same boat growing up. I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, and all anyone ever did about it was give me meds. I grew up in a rural community where there weren't a lot of treatment options. I'm a freshman in college and have been off meds for almost 2 years now, but it wasn't easy. It was a lot of self-teaching and trial-and-error. I always wished there was therapy that actually helped or a retreat you could go to or something like that. My biggest piece of advice would be to find friends who understand what you're going through. I never had a lot of close friends until I started finding people who were either understanding or who also had ADHD or ADD.

PS. I like your username, it's cool.

[pepperchico in reply to happy_kitty]

Hey there Radddd - I’m looking for that same thing - recommendations for a treatment facility that specializes/treats patients with ADD...About me - long story short - ADHD inattentive type, somewhat “successful”, but still riddled with anxiety, depression, and self doubt. I realized that I need to take a break, so I’ve searched for treatment facilities for a two week program for “executives”. Unfortunately, no facilities have stood out for me. I can only attend treatment for two weeks...Any recommendations???

[Unicorn51 in reply to pepperchico]

I wish...

[D4Everblessed in reply to happy_kitty]

Hi Happy_Kitty,

thanks for sharing. your post offers good nuggets of truth.

Could you offer suggestions for an mid-life adhd adult with few friends to create healthy engaging new sustainable relationships? I find creating new friendships at this stage in life with like minded people, w/ adhd and /or common interest is difficult often because people don't have capacity for new friendship at this life stage.

Have a wonderful day!!!

[happy_kitty]

Hey, I've recently discovered that meditation helps a lot. While it doesn't offer a quick fix, a few minutes a day can make a big difference. I have been doing it before going to bed every night and I have been sleeping a lot better and I have been making better decisions and having an easier time focusing as a result. An app that was recommended to me called Headspace is great for getting started, but I've found that now that I know how to do it I prefer to do it without the walkthrough. Hope this helps!

[D4Everblessed]

Wow .... you are awesome at finding info i.e this blog that will nurture. I too have a similar story to yours, and by virtue of us finding this blog, it's how resourceful we are. Let's keep loving ourselves and the uniqueness we bring to the world while building up the ADHD support structure. Thank you for sharing and encouraging me. Enjoy your day!!!!