Not to overwhelm anyone, but my spouse is an alcoholic with Attention Deficit Disorder running in his family. I particularly found this website helpful: www.help4adhd.org Click on living with ADHD. Also CHADD has a website, too.
Phil said
Jan 14, 2005
Gads!! Another disorder.:) Ive got so many disorders, I think Im almost out of order.:)
Thanks for the info there Sal Gal.
Ile just add it to my list.
Now. What was that again?
mielikki said
Jan 17, 2005
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 35, about a year after I got sober. When I drank, the hyperactivity was not as noticable. Once I stopped self-medicating, it was quite a shock.
Mind you, the diagnosis didn't upset me much. It was more of an "Ah-ha" moment. Adult ADHD is not as limiting as childhood ADHD. As an adult, you are better able to recognize and manage your symptoms. And, we are very dynamic people also. I not only accept it, I wouldn't change it if I could.
Not to overwhelm anyone, but my spouse is an alcoholic with Attention Deficit Disorder running in his family. I particularly found this website helpful: www.help4adhd.org Click on living with ADHD. Also CHADD has a website, too.
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 35, about a year after I got sober. When I drank, the hyperactivity was not as noticable. Once I stopped self-medicating, it was quite a shock.
Mind you, the diagnosis didn't upset me much. It was more of an "Ah-ha" moment. Adult ADHD is not as limiting as childhood ADHD. As an adult, you are better able to recognize and manage your symptoms. And, we are very dynamic people also. I not only accept it, I wouldn't change it if I could.