Village idiot

[Self_humiliator]

Hi,

My name is Shane. I am married with two children. I am 52 years old. I have been receiving treatment for ADHD, depression disorder and anxiety since 2008.

[TAJB]

I hate having to respond to a moniker 'self_humilator'. I was diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD a few years ago and I'm an older male. I've only logged onto this site today as a means of finding support or sharing of information. I hope that you've found the diagnosis helpful.

[Hidden]

Welcome to the tribe! I hope you can get hope and inspiration from the posts on this group. What have you tried to help you manage your ADHD?

[TAJB in reply to Hidden]

I tried non-stimulants and eventually what seemed to work were the stimulants. I am currently on Zenzedi 30 mg and that has been very helpful. Thanks for the welcome plenti42 a day. We all need a tribe.

[Hidden in reply to TAJB]

Is that your picture above? Are you Shane? I’m so 🤷‍♂️ 😁

[Hidden]

Hi Shane. Welcome to the tribe! What are doing to treat your ADHD besides medication? Have you worked with a therapist, ADHD coach or support groups?

[cameron1988]

Hi Shane. My name's Cameron, Shane is actually my middle name. I was diagnosed ADHD with Depression as a child. When I turned 23 my depression graduated to Bi Polar and I have been hospitalized several times for it. Neurological disorders are hard. I feel pretty stupid sometimes because of my ADHD. I struggle to do the most basic tasks. I have learned to do positive self talk and I have learned I need to forgive myself. Mental disorders are tricky, If your blind you recognize you can't see like everyone else, if you have a mangled leg you recognize you can't walk like everyone else. I find with ADHD and depression I don't give the disorders the credit they deserve. I know you didn't really ask for my insight. I just thought it could help if your new to your diagnosis. I know you have helped me today. Thank you for sharing.

[Billy50]

I read this book by Dostoevsky, a Russian writer, called The Idiot about a man who is so honest and pure that people use him and look down upon him. There is truth there within my own life. And there also is The Beatles' song Fool On The Hill. The World thinks that anyone who is not always sharp and tough in every way is not to be respected. But I learn that patience and sure feet are the best medicines. I am not going to let them rattle me or make me feel guilt and shame anymore. If someone steps on one's toe it is okay to say "Hey. You stepped on my toe". In Monty Python, the village idiot says "I may be an idiot, but I am no fool". That one always makes me laugh, because just because I have ADHD does not mean I suffer fools gladly.