Older ADDers

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Comment by bensmom on January 30, 2009 at 8:29pm

There isn't any magic bullet. About lists, I find that the more I use them the better I use them. But the little rebellious streak in me doesn't wanna have to do them every day.
I also find that I'll remember stuff that should be on the list long after I thought it was finished.

Comment by ronald Sorenson on January 21, 2009 at 1:46pm

society is now ready for us lets go and change yhe world to be a better place just like whats goin on in our heads. PEACE

Comment by T.RAIDER on January 21, 2009 at 1:08pm

My age is 68. This is enough to qualify as an older ADHD'er....eh ?

I first learned about this "behavior stuff" called Attention Deficit Disorder. It was In 1996 upon reading the book: the title " YOU MEAN I AM NOT LAZY CRAZY OR STUPID !"

In any case, it is sure a battle to get things done in the way society expects me to do so.

Comment by Teresa J. Kirby on January 16, 2009 at 3:05pm

Hello Older ADDers- I joined this group to hear from and learn from other peoples experiences, tips, etc. that we face as "Older ADDers".

I will start by saying I was diagnosed with ADD in my 40's and so many things in my life started making sense. I have subscribed to many ADD related websites trying to better understand it as well as to learn to live life more effectively. At times I think I am ADD overload over some very simple techniques given on these websites.

For example: Making a To Do List. I have read several articles that have provided suggestions on making effective lists; they all sound great and I have even tried a few.

My problem is consistency; I will use the list a few days and then forget about it. I am looking for suggestions on how to stay motivated and committed to the list and not get distracted by other events which takes precedence over the list and ultimately leads to not utilizing the list.

If there are successful list users in this group, I would love to hear from you.

Comment by Go Figure on December 15, 2008 at 10:31pm

Hi Everyone -
Is there a focus (HoHoHo - ADD joke) to this group? I'm over fifty, too. OK, let me see...my ex figured I was ADD in the 90's. Worked at the same job for 25 years. Was diagnosed combined severe ADD/ADHD several years ago, following my retirement.

Have tried every ADD med out there, thanks to my local medical shool's psychiatric department's adult adhd clinic. Haven't found any miracle med yet. The meds don't seem to work on me. Currently taking Cymbalta and Adderall.

Comment by Barbara Armstrong on December 14, 2008 at 12:18am

i am 52 and was only diagnosed a few years ago. I have so many regrets that I didn't know where to go for help many years ago. I just started Wellbutrin which I hope will help with my depression and the ADD

Comment by bensmom on December 6, 2008 at 2:11pm

I'm new. 55 years old, finally diagnosed in 2001, though I first suspected I might be ADD in 1996. On meds since 2004? and feeling very frustrated with having the same disorganization problems continue to screw up my life.
Even though I know it's distractibility, sometimes it still feels like laziness when I think .. oh, I can get to that later.

Comment by Mssphoto on December 4, 2008 at 12:33pm

Welcome kevin and good luck on your search. What kind of job are looking for?

Comment by Kevin Dunn on December 4, 2008 at 12:26pm

Hello to the wisest Group of all! Glad to find the site and will be back later. Have to return to my employment search. Cathrynn, I am particularly interested in taking a look at your thread!

Comment by ronald Sorenson on December 2, 2008 at 8:22am

Family


Happiness a choice
Selfish are we to be alone
Open the heart and see family
Blended thru one blood
All one are we free
Care is comfort to share
Defined love is time
Make then the choice priority set
Break chains release fear
To end old begin new
Believe in dreams
Look blind feel love in all
Brain in heart blend
Infinite soul control
What can I do for you be true
Temporary frame don’t waste
Hear the heart do your part
Love is love forever for us
Family are we lets be


-Ronald Sorenson
A.D.D. Poet

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