Adhd

[Middle White Stripe]

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

[adri2008]

We have a child with autism and it has been incredibly difficult to manage her needs at times - any sort of change causes her huge levels of anxiety which then manifests itself in absolute rage directed at her surroundings (and other people). The coming transition into secondary school (due in September) has been nothing short of traumatic for her, us as parents, and her neurotypical sibling. It's very difficult to deal with it in a balanced manner even though we now understand most of the triggers.

On a broader level, having researched the subject, I think a lot of people show characteristics that fall onto the spectrum - it's the degree to which it effects a person's life and how they manage it.

[suck_the_mop.]

Grandson with autism very severe on the spectrum non verbal etc, very difficult to manage the things we have to do to try avoid stress and routine as said above
Have to go on holidays at quiter times is one thing he can't cope with too many people and noise etc.

[elystokie]

There's some interesting studies available on autism and CBD-rich cannabis, just Google 'autism cannabis'. CBD gummies are widely available in stores nowadays, considered non psychoactive.


www.nature.com/articles/s41398-022-02104-8

[marwood]

More common than anyone thinks

I work with at least 5 people who at a similar age to the OP have been tested after having a son/nephew/grandson diagnosed, and been surprised but relieved to find they have been on the spectrum all their life
puts lots of life decisions and pathways into perspective

[musik]

Did people suffer from this in the 17th and 18th centuries and to the same extent?

[Robo10]

Bit personal this but my daughter struggled through school socially (and emotionally), but is a super intelligent hard working type so isnt a kid who misbehaved at all (a common misconception), smashed her GCSEs and A Levels with A grades, but at home we saw for the best part of 10 years that something wasnt quite right, whether through eating sand (honestly a phase! something called PICA), she couldnt look you in the face to have a conversation, emotionally she would handle things with deadpan honest answers (too honest at times!), but at night we would hear her pacing her room angry about something that had gone on somewhere in the world completely disconnected from her - a death, a wrongdoing - she would get really upset by it and have really dark thoughts

8 years on the NHS/CAHMS list, wasnt seen once
Got a place at a good University to study English, we were obviously quite concerned that she would be 2 hours away - so we went to our docs who swapped her onto the adult mental health/divergence list, but to nobodys surprise it had no staff and hadnt seen a patient for some time (plus end of Covid time)

Our docs recommended to go private if urgent, which we did (after much research into who the cowboys were and who were trusted) - she was off the scale on the assessments (for ADHD, not so much for Autism), but was noted as being a highly intelligent and functioning human being. Lots of psych tests and conversations with the therapist, and a trial of a few different prescriptions until they settled on one that works for her

2 years later I cant tell you what a different person she is, sits in a room with you, can have a full on conversation with eye contact, is bolshy and militant (typical student, dont mention Palestine!), has made lots of friends and is loving Uni life, and even the upheaval of moving home for the summer, which would have upset her 2 years ago, she has looked forward to and seeing her friends. 1 year left, she might go an and do her masters but is looking forward to the workplace and has been doing work experience in schools and HR while at home so far - its honestly a million miles away from where she once was.

The downside now - prescriptions are issued privately by the clinic unless you can get your GP surgery to agree to whats called a Shared Care Agreement (so the docs keep tabs on your wellbeing (weight etc)) and issue prescriptions, but you still pay for regular assessment with the clinic

Our GP said 'No' last summer, despite them pointing us to the clinic...I've escalated it, so has the wife, we are still in negotiations - but another sign of what they have done to the NHS is that there isnt really a service available on it to refer somebody, once you have a diagnosis privately they are less likely to see you, and the BMA issued advise that GPs are not obliged to take the SCA on because they are issuing some strong drugs without really knowing what for - its a shitshow. £130 a month on top of student fees, its like an additional tax

Its changed her life for the better a million% so obviously money cant buy that, but I will continue to battle on to get some NHS support for her!

Fairly sure most of the meds (that come from the locked cabinet at the chemist) are some sort of mild LSD type, whatever it does it calms the reaction of the brain to stress and allows the more computer bit to do its job - if anybody wants to understand the human mind you should try reading or listening to Prof Steve Peters - he came into our workplace to deliver a seminar, it was fascinating.

His book is called the Chimp Paradox (and others)

chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/

Watch this vid, its really interesting!

[Robo10]

Jun 11, 2024 10:07:58 GMT musik said:

Did people suffer from this in the 17th and 18th centuries and to the same extent?

Yep, probably chucked into mental hospitals, sections, lobotomised and all sorts of macabre 'treatments'
Or, people would disregard them as 'thick', 'difficult', 'rude' etc.

Its certainly not new, but science is unpicking it.

[Chewbacca the Wookie]

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Well done to you for sharing your story and for finding the solution.

I tried to do something similar a few years back to explain why I struggled so much with focusing and learning new things that others found so easy whenever I went on courses.

In the end I fell short because those making the assessment at the clinic that I attended wanted an old school report or to speak to parents rather than to simply listen to my account to give a formal diagnosis. They did however stop at they “strongly believed.”
So I just gave up as I felt it was enough for me to know and because I’d struggled all these years and still managed to achieve things (it just took longer).

It’s always been something that bothered me my whole life as despite my best efforts I’ve always struggled so much and felt different.
School was really tough and though I don’t ever feel it was life changing as it is for some youngsters I’ve met it has definately affected how well I’ve done. Characteristics that I have

- Can’t sit down to a lecture longer than 15 minutes before I start drifting, my attention goes and usually I start doodling messing with my pen.
- Interrupt a lot due to the fear of forgetting what I was going to say.
- Forgetting things that I was told only minutes ago even repeatedly.
- Totally disorganised.
- Can’t type emails without having to change even the simplest of sentences (repeating sentences).

I’ve learnt to live with them but I get really anxious when I get to courses because I know I always make a fool of myself particularly when I have to repeat something I’ve been taught and on occasions when people have laughed because I’ve messed up that said it’s what makes me me and people seem to like me for it because I’m a “trier” and I always have to try harder than everyone else.

I work with a lot of youngsters now that have ADHD and it’s only since then that I’ve realised that though it’s an inconvenience mine (if I’m allowed to say that as I’ve not been formally diagnosed) is nowhere near as impactive as others is but at least now it’s been recognised.
It’s interesting that a lot of those youngsters I meet don’t like to take Rittalin which appears to be the go to drug for supporting ADHD.
One lad who I’ve known for years and is an absolute star said he didn’t want to because he’d just started dating a girl and he wanted her to know “the real me.” But for others it’s been life changing.

I guess we’re all different though and I doft my cap to you as it sounds like a real game changer in your life and something you needed to do.

[clarkeda]

Jun 12, 2024 4:55:03 GMT Chewbacca the Wookie said:

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Well done to you for sharing your story and for finding the solution.

I tried to do something similar a few years back to explain why I struggled so much with focusing and learning new things that others found so easy whenever I went on courses.

In the end I fell short because those making the assessment at the clinic that I attended wanted an old school report or to speak to parents rather than to simply listen to my account to give a formal diagnosis. They did however stop at they “strongly believed.”
So I just gave up as I felt it was enough for me to know and because I’d struggled all these years and still managed to achieve things (it just took longer).

It’s always been something that bothered me my whole life as despite my best efforts I’ve always struggled so much and felt different.
School was really tough and though I don’t ever feel it was life changing as it is for some youngsters I’ve met it has definately affected how well I’ve done. Characteristics that I have

- Can’t sit down to a lecture longer than 15 minutes before I start drifting, my attention goes and usually I start doodling messing with my pen.
- Interrupt a lot due to the fear of forgetting what I was going to say.
- Forgetting things that I was told only minutes ago even repeatedly.
- Totally disorganised.
- Can’t type emails without having to change even the simplest of sentences (repeating sentences).

I’ve learnt to live with them but I get really anxious when I get to courses because I know I always make a fool of myself particularly when I have to repeat something I’ve been taught and on occasions when people have laughed because I’ve messed up that said it’s what makes me me and people seem to like me for it because I’m a “trier” and I always have to try harder than everyone else.

I work with a lot of youngsters now that have ADHD and it’s only since then that I’ve realised that though it’s an inconvenience mine (if I’m allowed to say that as I’ve not been formally diagnosed) is nowhere near as impactive as others is but at least now it’s been recognised.
It’s interesting that a lot of those youngsters I meet don’t like to take Rittalin which appears to be the go to drug for supporting ADHD.
One lad who I’ve known for years and is an absolute star said he didn’t want to because he’d just started dating a girl and he wanted her to know “the real me.” But for others it’s been life changing.

I guess we’re all different though and I doft my cap to you as it sounds like a real game changer in your life and something you needed to do.

Sorry to hear about you experience at school, mine was similar as I’m in this camp too, not formally diagnosed but have all of the exact same challenges as you.

When people ask me a direct question my mind goes completely blank a lot of the time too.

In addition I can have moments of hyper fixation where I have to get EVERYTHING done, then moments where I could just lie in bed/sofa all day.

[bigjohnritchie]

I would recommend rhe National Autistic Society

www.autism.org.uk/

[bigjohnritchie]

I did recently attend this

manchester.autismshow.co.uk/

Some really interesting stuff. A lot of input from people having a late diagnosis and not just confined to Autism, but included other neurodiverse conditions, adhd being most prominent.

I wish I could share the programme....the show is also on in the West Midlands and London....the programme may be on there

[bigjohnritchie]

The programme/workshops are listed for each day, on the link

birmingham.autismshow.co.uk/


birmingham.autismshow.co.uk/whats/hub-theatre-1/

[cdf]

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

[stokeuk474]

Jun 12, 2024 9:38:18 GMT cdf said:

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

Hi mate,

Good to hear that others are using Lions Mane too. My Mrs swears by it.

Our 9yr old hasn't been officially diagnosed as having Autism or ADHD, but we are absolutely convinced that he has it in some form. His teachers and other friends and parents all say the same things in terms of lack of focus, concentration, fidgeting, noises/ticks. He's had observations and things done in the school setting, but they deemed it wasn't anything out of the ordinary at the time for a 6yr old.

As time has gone by, these symptoms seem to have worsened, and now we're also arguing a lot about the most basic of things like brushing teeth literally every single day. His temper also seems to go from 0-100 in about 2 seconds now and he's very aggressive at times.

We are just starting him out on the Lions Mane journey and so fingers crossed it helps him because I can see how frustrated he gets, and he's at a really crucial stage of his development.

[LL Cool Dave]

Jun 12, 2024 9:38:18 GMT cdf said:

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

Having moved from a job which involved a large volume of
very short, repetitive and fairly instantly sorted tasks to one with less tasks but more lengthy and in depth tasks with a longer resolution time frame, my concentration levels have gone off a cliff and focusing on the job in hand has become really difficult. Reading this thread and doing some other research, it seems more and more apparent I may have some form of ADHD. I was hyperactive as a kid for a while and I do find it hard to concentrate in long training sessions for example. As an adult my brain does need constant stimulation at times, which has lead into compulsiveness (and impulsiveness) in various forms over the years, which can drive my other half (and me) nuts. Also recognise the picking an argument for no reason you mention. I push peoples buttons just to get a reaction sometimes.

I'll give the Lions Mane a go to see if it makes a difference.

Cheers.

[xchpotter]

Things are so much better than they were and there is help available in a work place environment, dependent upon the employer.

There is such a wide variety of neuro diversity it can be tricky knowing where to start. Basic checks around dyslexia for example are quite routine and there are a range of support measures that can be put in place. Things such as ADHD need GP referral and long waiting lists, although some of the support measures for dyslexia can cross over.

The bottom line is that things are improving, still a way to go of course, but the stigma is being eroded too which is good to see. I feel sorry for those branded thick, they aren’t….they just think and process differently.

[dirtygary69]

Jun 12, 2024 13:39:26 GMT stokeuk474 said:

Jun 12, 2024 9:38:18 GMT cdf said:

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

Hi mate,

Good to hear that others are using Lions Mane too. My Mrs swears by it.

Our 9yr old hasn't been officially diagnosed as having Autism or ADHD, but we are absolutely convinced that he has it in some form. His teachers and other friends and parents all say the same things in terms of lack of focus, concentration, fidgeting, noises/ticks. He's had observations and things done in the school setting, but they deemed it wasn't anything out of the ordinary at the time for a 6yr old.

As time has gone by, these symptoms seem to have worsened, and now we're also arguing a lot about the most basic of things like brushing teeth literally every single day. His temper also seems to go from 0-100 in about 2 seconds now and he's very aggressive at times.

We are just starting him out on the Lions Mane journey and so fingers crossed it helps him because I can see how frustrated he gets, and he's at a really crucial stage of his development.

This sounds the same as our 10 year old, pretty much to a T. He's not bad at school and is probably just average in terms of learning/targets etc but his general ways and nature are certainly not what you'd describe as "normal". He has, luckily, been for an initial appointment but was told it would be 6-8 months for a proper referral which should now be in August (hopefully). He makes noises, has tics and, at the moment, tells everything he loves it and kisses it (even a discarded yoghurt pot). We are not sure if it's Tourette's, some form of ADHD or what, but he's gotten worse over the last 6 months for definite. He's still capable of the tantrums and hysterics of any other 10 year old. 

Some good stories shared here which hopefully help someone in a similar boat. I'm a firm believer that pretty much everyone functions with something going on inside them. The brain is a complex thing. That's not to downplay what anyone has been or is going through, I just think everything is just so much more open and out there now. 

[maxplonk]

Jun 11, 2024 3:23:58 GMT Middle White Stripe said:

I was just wondering if anyone would like to share there experiences regarding adhd and/or autism in general.
I'm 54 years old and recently discovered I am neuro-divergent. It was a relief to finally be able to start understanding why I do the things I do. In the past I've been labelled as stupid and lazy by teachers, workplace managers etc, and I've driven myself demented because I've continually tripped over or struggled to answer a blatantly simple question, become so angrily frustrated at my own ineptitude to then do something quite complicated that leaves other people amazed!
At some stages in the past I was in a very dark place and contemplated ending it all, not now I hasn't to add. Now, I just want to share and feel like I'm not the only one

Got diagnosed with ADHD and depression at the tender age of 45! I had a psychologist do a QEEG brainmap (look it up), and I agree it is a hell of a relief to know that their is a credible reponse to all the poeple who've labelled you as "daft", "lazy", "resting on your laurels" etc.

Two possibilities for intervention:

Neurofeedback - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofeedback

Hinoki Oil - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26694076/ (needs a lot more research)

[frasier37]

Jun 11, 2024 10:07:58 GMT musik said:

Did people suffer from this in the 17th and 18th centuries and to the same extent?

Maybe its caused through all the greggs sausage rolls and maccy D's mothers have eaten and then weaned their children on them 

[cdf]

Jun 12, 2024 13:39:26 GMT stokeuk474 said:

Jun 12, 2024 9:38:18 GMT cdf said:

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

Hi mate,

Good to hear that others are using Lions Mane too. My Mrs swears by it.

Our 9yr old hasn't been officially diagnosed as having Autism or ADHD, but we are absolutely convinced that he has it in some form. His teachers and other friends and parents all say the same things in terms of lack of focus, concentration, fidgeting, noises/ticks. He's had observations and things done in the school setting, but they deemed it wasn't anything out of the ordinary at the time for a 6yr old.

As time has gone by, these symptoms seem to have worsened, and now we're also arguing a lot about the most basic of things like brushing teeth literally every single day. His temper also seems to go from 0-100 in about 2 seconds now and he's very aggressive at times.

We are just starting him out on the Lions Mane journey and so fingers crossed it helps him because I can see how frustrated he gets, and he's at a really crucial stage of his development.

I prefer the Lions Mane to Elvanse. I think the lions mane helps me more but I have a review on my medication next week in which I think they will up my dosage.

I hope everything goes will with your lad with the Lions Mane and please keep us updated on how he is getting on with it

[cdf]

Jun 12, 2024 13:53:56 GMT LL Cool Dave said:

Jun 12, 2024 9:38:18 GMT cdf said:

Thank you for sharing this. Its always very brave to do something like sharing your story to a wider audience on the internet.

I'm 49 years old and I had exactly the same experience that you have had. Teachers said I was lazy, bosses said that I was lazy too.

It was also having an effect on my relationships because I was also looking to have an endorphin kick which basically means me starting an argument for no reason at all and could not understand why I would start an argument.

But last year, after completely fucking up a relationship with the best woman that I have ever met, I went to seek help and very luckily through private health insurance, I managed to get diagnosed with combined ADHD.

As soon as it was confirmed that I had ADHD, it was like the biggest weight lifted off my shoulders. Everything made sense of why I had been like I have all my life and now I'm much much calmer person and if I feel like I'm going to lose it or snap at anytime, I now take a few moments to think everything through and everything is fine again after.

Don't get me wrong, in a bizarre way, I can live with a lot of shit but it can just take the most minuet of things to actually fuck me head over but I can cope with it much better than I did before.

When I told my mates that I had ADHD, they all said that they knew I had it even at school but failed to tell me.

I started taking Lions Mane which is amazing stuff to take to help your mind to get focussed and I now have been taking Elvanse for the oast two months.

Get yourself some Lions Mane, it really works

Having moved from a job which involved a large volume of
very short, repetitive and fairly instantly sorted tasks to one with less tasks but more lengthy and in depth tasks with a longer resolution time frame, my concentration levels have gone off a cliff and focusing on the job in hand has become really difficult. Reading this thread and doing some other research, it seems more and more apparent I may have some form of ADHD. I was hyperactive as a kid for a while and I do find it hard to concentrate in long training sessions for example. As an adult my brain does need constant stimulation at times, which has lead into compulsiveness (and impulsiveness) in various forms over the years, which can drive my other half (and me) nuts. Also recognise the picking an argument for no reason you mention. I push peoples buttons just to get a reaction sometimes.

I'll give the Lions Mane a go to see if it makes a difference.

Cheers.

Let us know how it goes with the Lions Mane

[misterj]

Anyone know if there’s a specialist/consultant locally (within half hour of SOT) in ADHD?

[misterj]

or someone who specialises in ADHD counselling?

[Robo10]

Dont know if it helps mate but the private clinic our daughter went to is called Sanctum in Wilmslow.

After care was good also, we were able to sit in while the psychologist explained all sorts about the brain, coping mechanisms, why the mind reacts in different ways etc.
I found it fascinating, and can see traits in lots of people nowadays!

[bigjohnritchie]

J

If you look at the programme on the link below you might be able to find something of use. I still have the programme for the Manchester event.
Even though it is about autism , all neurodiverse conditions were covered. I would recommend attending the Birmingham show, if you could get there

redirect.viglink.com/?key=01868f92fbfbe96767e14b485522ccc4&subId=800541&u=https%3A//birmingham.autismshow.co.uk/whats/hub-theatre-1/

[misterj]

Thankyou very much Robo

[misterj]

Sorry thought I was replying to a guy named Robo

[misterj]

Jun 13, 2024 10:22:05 GMT Robo10 said:

Dont know if it helps mate but the private clinic our daughter went to is called Sanctum in Wilmslow.

After care was good also, we were able to sit in while the psychologist explained all sorts about the brain, coping mechanisms, why the mind reacts in different ways etc.
I found it fascinating, and can see traits in lots of people nowadays!

Thanks Robo

[cdf]

Just had my first 3 month check up since I started Elvanse.
They want up my dosage from 30mg to 70mg.
Cor blimey guv’nor