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An Honest Talk w/the 13 Year Old Daughter

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Work, ADHD & Preventing Burnout

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Supportive New Coworker Story! Wait, What?!?!

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Disclose Inattentive ADHD @ Internal Interview?

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OK, before everyone yells "NOOOOOOOOOOO!", let me give you some background and what is going on LOL!I got my job working temporary to permanent hire. I will have been there 7 years on a permanent…Continue

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An Honest Talk w/the 13 Year Old Daughter

Both my girls are ADHD. My 13 year old is Inattentive ADHD, the 9 year old is full blown ADHD with the hyperactivity. I had a meeting last Friday (April 5th) with my eldest's counselor and 2 of her teachers. It was determined that she does not require an IEP, but her teachers and counselor are very willing to work with her.So I knew I had to talk to her about learning skills and changing behaviors. Many of them were the same as mine at that age. So in a moment of brilliance talking to 2…See More

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Work, ADHD & Preventing Burnout

We need a "Work" forum! LOLSo kicking butt on this new job. New boss is thrilled with me. I'm learning new stuff so I can switch my focus throughout the day. Trouble is we are an understaffed department. We've had "standing overtime" since November of 2011. So when traffic cooperates and manage to get to work early, I just punch in and start.Finishing my 3rd week and I'm starting to feel a little fried. Our work is very time sensitive and right now we only have a "cushion" until the 3rd. We…See More

Mar 30

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Supportive New Coworker Story! Wait, What?!?!

I couldn't find the conversation where we talked about this, so I thought I would post it here. I hope it gives hope to some!So March 11th I started a new job with the company I've been with for nearly 7 years. It was a promotion and I am way excited.We have instant messaging as there are 4 of us and one Senior Supervisor here in Minnesota. The Supervisor and the rest of the team are in Wisconsin (a 4 hour drive away). I've been training on a specific data-entry type part of my job and I…See More

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Getting Ready To Move

I am so frustrated. I need to be all ready to move out of my house by May. My room is a disaster (like most ADD'rs) and I haven't even begun to get my stuff from the basement sorted through. Finally had enough "internal pressure" (AKA motivation) to get some of this stuff done this weekend, and I threw my back out Friday night (no clue how) before I even got started. I managed to get all my crocheting thread and yarn packed up (all except one drawer of misc. stuff and the stuff I am…See More

Jan 21

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Getting Better?

Ok. So, back on the generic Adderall, 10mg 2x a day to start. I know it will go up, but giving my body a chance to get used to it. I hate the start of it, beginning again. The headaches, tension in my body, the hard time sleeping... But I know it will be worth it. Started Ari Tuckman's "More Attention, Less Deficit" and looking for my coaching stuff from when I was originally diagnosed. It's like I have to re-learn about myself all over again. Moving in May, seperating from my husband and…See More

Jan 18

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Away away away...

So I have been away for years. I mean years, which is rather sad and really, I have no excuses. Recently I have gone through the worst pancreatitis attack I have ever gone through with 4 months of healing. (No, I don't drink at all). While recovering I had to go off all ADHD meds since they were messing with my stomach. Stratera caused horrible cramping during my periods, and Adderall and Ritilan caused my stomach to hurt. During this time we discovered my 9 year old daughter is ADHD…See More

Jan 14

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Jo Ellen commented on Theotterone's blog post Inspired Answer to a Question Posed in Chat

"Hi, Alyssa: This evening I happened to come across your blog. I found it very inspiring, so you can add 'inspiring' to your list of strengths. I don't know you, but from just reading this particular blog, it gave me food for thought.…"

Dec 8, 2009

Karen L commented on Theotterone's blog post Inspired Answer to a Question Posed in Chat

"Alyssa - I must admit that I didn't have the attention to read your entire post but what I did understand is that yes, I too, have difficulty with change. It's kinda like that old adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix…"

Oct 30, 2009

Theotterone commented on twistdsunshine's blog post Question for those of you that take stimulant medication

"I am still going through adjustments on my Adderall, but I can say that my brain is quiet, I can slow my emotional reactions and think things through and I am a lot calmer. My focus is better, but I think that is a combination of medication and…"

Oct 29, 2009

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Inspired Answer to a Question Posed in Chat

Recently, in the Women with ADHD support chat, the question was posed (I think by Becca and I am paraphrasing here) “Why do people with ADHD have such a problem with change?”As someone who was only recently, after 24 years of mid-diagnosis and being told she was NOT ADHD, I understand this question. I have been resistant to change all of my life without understanding why I was uncomfortable with it. Why could other people in my life turn on a dime without blinking an eye when I could hardly…See More

Oct 27, 2009

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Sep 22, 2009

Theotterone replied to Theotterone's discussion Weight Loss and Medication in the group Weight problems & ADHD

"LOL Karen! I started at 234! Down to 220. I am not in danger of "wasting away"! :)"

Sep 12, 2009

Karen L replied to Theotterone's discussion Weight Loss and Medication in the group Weight problems & ADHD

"Alyssa - Kudos to you for the weight loss! I haven't lost any weight since starting meds. I would think if you don't have a problem maintaining your weight (whatever number it is), then you shouldn't be adversely affected by this…"

Sep 12, 2009

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Getting Better?

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Away away away...

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So I have been away for years. I mean years, which is rather sad and really, I have no excuses.

Recently I have gone through the worst pancreatitis attack I have ever gone through with 4 months of healing. (No, I don't drink at all). While recovering I had to go off all ADHD…

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Inspired Answer to a Question Posed in Chat

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 9:06pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Recently, in the Women with ADHD support chat, the question was posed (I think by Becca and I am paraphrasing here) “Why do people with ADHD have such a problem with change?”

As someone who was only recently, after 24 years of mid-diagnosis and being told she was NOT ADHD, I understand this question. I have been resistant to change all of my life without understanding why I was uncomfortable with it. Why could other people in my life turn on a dime without blinking an eye when I… Continue