I really don't remember almost all that happened to me when I was a child. All I remember was that I was always picked on by my classmates in school and felt like I was an outcast. I have such a low self esteem and thinking of killing myself almost all the time. But fortunately for me, I got out of it and am still alive until this day, although I didn't finish college. I found some jobs in department stores as a salesclerk but not a regular one coz of the hardship of socializing…

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My name is Leona and I have been dealing with ADD for as long as I can remember(or when the first time,my best friend said to me"You are always in the left field"); as I got older, the more I heard that I was SPECIAL or just Crazy! I got so fed up with trying to explain myself to people. I couldn't afford to give up.I had 4 little ones, that had to learn from their Special Mom.This just broke my heart even more, not knowing where to start or what the hell to call it. I…

WOW.  Reading about some of you is like reading about myself.  I see so many recurring themes!  And I can't help but wonder how many of my bad qualities (and good) are not really my fault but because of the ADD...

Let me start at the beginning...

I was the dreamy kid.  Quiet...socially awkward...bullied very badly. I tested high on aptitude tests but got low grades. Nose always in a book. Did not do my homework, did not pay attention in class unless it was…

hey guys, soo im not sure where to start so ill juss jump rite into it!

i am 20 yrs old i was offcially diagnosed a second time with severe add and some adhd about a month ago. i sort of knew i had it but i didnt know to what degree...i had no idea how much add affects ur life...i always thought i was just lazy and shy and disorganized and forgetful. and it used to make me so mad becuz my whole teen life was a nightmare cuz i was pretty much the child from…

Im never really sure what to do with these sorta of online things

hello all I am new to this site which i found while looking around for info on add which i have in the last year been diagnosed with, I am doing a bit better on my meds now but have found that some of the add symptoms are still dis advantageig me somewhat, I am delighted to be a part of the site and forums and have learnt abit allready that is insightfull and a help to see that others have had similar experiences.

I was diag late at my 49th year and now can see what i have been up…

Hi, I am 35 and having a lot of trouble lately. My background is that I have had depression and anxiety since a teenager, and then diagnosed with Bipolar in my late 20's (I am thinking), but since I have so much stuff going on, not sure what to think. My problem is I have a very big memory problem and short attention span. I always have to be doing something, never relax. I have always been this way since I can remember. I usually have to be doing more than one thing at a time. And I can't…

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      My name is Michael, i'm currently 23 years old. I am a Sergeant in the U.S Army, and i have been in around 4 years. I'm originally from Mentor, Ohio but I am currently trapped in North Carolina with the Army. Im just kidding, its a very rewarding job. I am about to go overseas soon, i'm excited for it.

     My story here is simple, ive faced many of the school problems most of you have. I dont feel I need to address those. I am relieved to find…

   Hi there. I'm an 18 - soon to be 19 - year old young lady with ADD. I was only recently diagnosed; about four months ago I think. My parents never really put any stock in the whole "ADD/ADHD" thing, they simply believed it was a scapegoat for people who couldn't control their free-spirited children. All my life I've been described as bright, but a daydreamer. I was considered "Sweet, a pleasure to teach, but never turns in assignments and spaces out" which was frustrating. Nothing could…

Hi, this is my story that started way back in 1963, at the time of my birth.

My mother always told me when I was born , I was breach and a blue baby with blood driping on my brain. I was told that the doctors said that I would be retarded. ( and yes I know the term is very negative.) , but none  the less this is what I was told. so at the time they said I needed to go to the city hospital  that was an hour away.but because my family had no coveragemy dad said he would no pay for the…

I don't know why but lately I haven't been able to sleep through the night.  I've been for about an hour now.  Its fruastrating because i know that I will be sleepy in the morning.  Right now the whole house is quiet and resting so I really can't do anything with out waking everybody up. Usually I would just lay in bed until I fell back to sleep.  But since I  joined this website I thought I would just write down some of my thoughts.  Well today I went to see my son's counselor and teachers.…

Well, where to start?!?  That always seems like to be like the question doesn't it.  Trying to figure out where my mind is trying to take me.  My story is simple I picked up a book about 5 years called "You mean I'm not lazy, stupid, and crazy" and I light went off in my head, my heart pounded in my chest, and my eyes watered.  It felt like sooo much weight was lifted off my shoulders.  One of the first things I did was to tell my wife, unfortunately I didn't get the response that I…

Hi everyone. gunna try this whole blog thing out. just joined this group, and I love how im not the only one out there going through some of the same stuff i am. I just recently started looking into a.d.d. and the effects it has me and it kinda scared me! i always denied it played a part in my life and that it didn't effect me. but once i start to look into things i realize how much it makes my life difficult in everything i do. and it scared the hell out of me. any ways should try and do…

Hello!  I just took my Ritalian so I only have a specific amount of time to post.  I was wondering if anyone has had any success receiving their disability for having ADHD.  I, myself, have a severe, combined-tpe case of the disorder.  I am educated, a BS in History (Secondary Education); however, have recently suffered a major breakdown.  Since the breakdown my ADHD is worse than ever.  I have suffered with this my entire life.  Before medication, in college, I would get nose bleeds just…

Today has been one of my more frustrating days. I am a student at a community college. Today I didn’t have to work and had no classes (this is extremely rare).  I figured I would get so much hw done. It is 3:30pm and I have done one quiz for an online course. I know I should be doing my work but I just am not. It’s so frustrating and I feel so stupid because I know I should do it but I just don’t. I always find other…

I have joined to hopefully get some advice and support for my 20 year old son, he was diagnosed with ADD at the age of 8 and got great support while he was at school but still found it difficult and was always in trouble which he would say wasn't his fault the teachers just don't like him.  Since leaving school he has tried no end of different job but can not stick to them for more than a week or to as he has low concentration level (saying they are boring).  He is no a father to a one year…

Hi everyone, 

I just wanted to take a minute (because I am, as the title of this blog says, "taking a mini break").  I have found that one of the best ways for me to get through work during the day is by taking quick breaks every half hour.  I am trying to keep my breaks between 5-10 minutes.  Usually I do something quick and fun; I might play with my dog for a second, make a move on words with friend (iPhone app), or write a quick blog post like this.  These breaks seem to give me…

Hi I'm a Artist with ADD who is losing his eyesight to a degenerative eye condition. I have a blog about this at http://www.frankart.co.uk with which I hope to encourage others in my situation to be creative.

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I came to this site because I saw posts from people who are either where I am or have been where I am.  Here is my story.  I am a 38 year old mother of two and seperated from my husband of a few short years.  The seperation was brought on by infidelity on his part. Being married has taught me that I have little…

Something has always been on my mind when it comes to my ADD. I find I talk a lot. By a lot I mean if given the chance I never shut up. I took a road trip with my friend which was 3 hours long and I realized when we got there I had talked the entire trip and none of it was even that important. I don’t know if this is just me or if this is common with ADD. It has affected my friendships, my relationship with my bf and also my work.  I tend…