Cassy’s Story
I’m 36, the mother of five, and was diagnosed with ADD about two years ago. My doctor wanted to put me on an ADD medication, but it raises your blood pressure and I’m already taking an antidepressant that does that, so I refused. I’ve been in and out of therapy since I was ten and…
Ryan’s Story
Im a 30 year old male, who has lived with ADD through all my life, and really am sick of it. Throughout my grade school years, I had trouble with focusing in on my teachers and couldnt help day dreaming. In the first grade I was a little ahead in math, but had trouble with…
Scott’s Story
I was diagnosed with ADD at age 45. It occured to me one night while chatting with my wife, that i felt like something is wrong with my thinking. After talking about it i made an appointment for counceling. Yes, they said–you are classic case of adult attention deficit. I met just about all the…
Paul’s Story
Im a 43 year old male. I was diagnosed with ADD about six months ago. Ive always been challenged to stay focused and organized, but never considered ADD because I wasnt hyper or disruptive as a child. It seems a common misconception with ADD, is that it necessarily includes excessive, and usually, distracting levels of…
Terrie’s Story
I just want to share my story and maybe it could encourage someone else. I had a horrible childhood. My father is an alcoholic and my mother had a stroke which left her left side of her body paralized. I am the oldest of four children. I had many health problems throughout my childhood. I…