Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hi Rose, I can relate somewhat. I am usually organized but lately it seems like I get too many things going at one time then I don't finish cause I don't feel like finishing or its like my mind can't stat focused, could it be that I have the same thing or is it that i'm just getting lazy? May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favor, and give you his peace........... Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hi Rose, I can relate somewhat. I am usually organized but lately it seems like I get too many things going at one time then I don't finish cause I don't feel like finishing or its like my mind can't stat focused, could it be that I have the same thing or is it that i'm just getting lazy? May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favor, and give you his peace........... Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Jeanna thinks I have it but mine is the opposite, I take Paxil because I am probably bi-polar and I will be talking to someone and be talking about 3 or 4 subjects at once changing in mid-stream and they just freak out. My gears never turn off and I always have to be reading or doing something like a hyperactive child. It has really been a blessing in disguise academically and professionally but it has it's down side because some people just think I am on drugs or a nut. I tried to do too many other peoples jobs where I just recently was "forced" to resign because as Controller I think people ought to meet deadlines and do their job in a timely manner and they basically said it's us or him and they let me go. I will not go into details but what I did for that family will pay dividends for the next 18 months in economic terms. Jeff Flowers Jeannas lessor half > >Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis >To: <Neurosarcoidosis > >Subject: ADD/ADHD >Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 16:18:12 -0500 > >Hi, guys. Have any of you been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder? My therapist and even some nurses I work with have thought I had it for several years, but I blew it off, because I thought you had to be hyperactive. I've always been extremely disorganized, procrastinating, etc., but just thought it was a character flaw. Then a few months ago, I was referred to a psychiatrist who specializes in adult ADD. She looked at my tests & listened to my history, then diagnosed ADD. I'm on Adderall (amphetamines), which does give me more energy & desire to do stuff, but my body can't keep up. As I look back, I can see that I've always had these problems, but I compensated enough to get by (like cleaning house for several hours when it had gotten really messy), but now I can't do that. So stuff piles up, papers threaten to suffocate me, and I can't get caught up; in fact, I feel like I am falling further behind every day. I tried having my mother help me, but I couldn't stand it--she's a neat freak, plus she has all the answers to everything. After about the 10th time of hearing her say that if you just have a place for everything & everything in its place, you don't get these messes, I was ready to rip her tongue out. > >If anyone else can relate to this, I'd appreciate any input. Welcome to all the new members. Rose from Indiana Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2004 Report Share Posted April 10, 2004 Jeanna thinks I have it but mine is the opposite, I take Paxil because I am probably bi-polar and I will be talking to someone and be talking about 3 or 4 subjects at once changing in mid-stream and they just freak out. My gears never turn off and I always have to be reading or doing something like a hyperactive child. It has really been a blessing in disguise academically and professionally but it has it's down side because some people just think I am on drugs or a nut. I tried to do too many other peoples jobs where I just recently was "forced" to resign because as Controller I think people ought to meet deadlines and do their job in a timely manner and they basically said it's us or him and they let me go. I will not go into details but what I did for that family will pay dividends for the next 18 months in economic terms. Jeff Flowers Jeannas lessor half > >Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis >To: <Neurosarcoidosis > >Subject: ADD/ADHD >Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 16:18:12 -0500 > >Hi, guys. Have any of you been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder? My therapist and even some nurses I work with have thought I had it for several years, but I blew it off, because I thought you had to be hyperactive. I've always been extremely disorganized, procrastinating, etc., but just thought it was a character flaw. Then a few months ago, I was referred to a psychiatrist who specializes in adult ADD. She looked at my tests & listened to my history, then diagnosed ADD. I'm on Adderall (amphetamines), which does give me more energy & desire to do stuff, but my body can't keep up. As I look back, I can see that I've always had these problems, but I compensated enough to get by (like cleaning house for several hours when it had gotten really messy), but now I can't do that. So stuff piles up, papers threaten to suffocate me, and I can't get caught up; in fact, I feel like I am falling further behind every day. I tried having my mother help me, but I couldn't stand it--she's a neat freak, plus she has all the answers to everything. After about the 10th time of hearing her say that if you just have a place for everything & everything in its place, you don't get these messes, I was ready to rip her tongue out. > >If anyone else can relate to this, I'd appreciate any input. Welcome to all the new members. Rose from Indiana Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hi Rose, I have to share with you my experience and feelings here. First of all, they dx my son with ADD, but later found out he has BiPolar disease. He does the same thing, just lets things get out of control, then spends like a whole day cleaning, and WOW. He has always been that way! But, I don't think I have ADD, I however, have notice since I no longer have a "set" schedule, I let things go until they are out of control, then I am an irritable B----. I hate it when my house is a mess, and the laundry is behind, etc... but look at it and say oh well there's tomorrow. When I was working, I would look at it and think, there is no way I can come home from a 12 hours shift to this, thus would clean, etc.. then I could go off to work knowing that I would come home, and not have to work my butt off again. So now I just put it off until tomorrow, and you know, "tomorrow never comes!" It drives me nuts, I look at it, get all tense, but still say, tomorrow! I yell at my kids and husband to help more, and they look at me like I'm crazy, as I'm the one that has been home all day. But when I try to do it, and of course want to do it all at once, then I break out in a cold sweat, have trouble breathing, and become so fatigued I have to take a nap before I am have even made a dent in it. Yesterday was an example with Easter and company coming, I tried, when I went up to my husband, (who did cook the whole meal, bless his heart) and told him I could do no more, he said well then go relax, so I sit down and look at my email,(which relaxes me), and I knew if I hit the bed I would be out for at least 2 hours and wake up to nothing done and company coming! So he says, well if you're going to just sit there at the computer, then maybe you could help me cook?????????? They don't get it!!!!!!!!! So I got up and slowly continued to clean!! Then when I get over tired I have trouble sleeping!! OOPS, sorry Rose, I didn't realize I was going to rant!! But boy I feel better, I haven't done this in a long time. Anyway, I guess my point is, that every since I've been "home" it seems to be a lot worse!! I wonder if that is not part of what is going on with you!! Love ya, Marla ADD/ADHD Hi, guys. Have any of you been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder? My therapist and even some nurses I work with have thought I had it for several years, but I blew it off, because I thought you had to be hyperactive. I've always been extremely disorganized, procrastinating, etc., but just thought it was a character flaw. Then a few months ago, I was referred to a psychiatrist who specializes in adult ADD. She looked at my tests & listened to my history, then diagnosed ADD. I'm on Adderall (amphetamines), which does give me more energy & desire to do stuff, but my body can't keep up. As I look back, I can see that I've always had these problems, but I compensated enough to get by (like cleaning house for several hours when it had gotten really messy), but now I can't do that. So stuff piles up, papers threaten to suffocate me, and I can't get caught up; in fact, I feel like I am falling further behind every day. I tried having my mother help me, but I couldn't stand it--she's a neat freak, plus she has all the answers to everything. After about the 10th time of hearing her say that if you just have a place for everything & everything in its place, you don't get these messes, I was ready to rip her tongue out. If anyone else can relate to this, I'd appreciate any input. Welcome to all the new members. Rose from Indiana~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityLive Group Chat:-Mondays & Fridays 10pm EST USAhttp://www.elderwyn.com/neurosarcoidosis/chat.phpMessage Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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