Struggling with ADHD

Hi ,

I am 44 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD 3 weeks ago after struggling for answers for many years.I too feel liberated and have connected many events in my life with ADHD.Depression and anxiety have been difficult for me after spending 15 years on one medication and moving to another.Severe anxiety due to changing medications wash out is hell.Just wanted to say im hear you, and would like to offer any suppport I can.

Hi.

Thank you so much for your reply and offer for support.

Sounds like you have had quite a journey also.

How are you managing currently with the transition?

I tried several medications so far too over the years, but with too many side effects. I have so far tried two ADHD meds with too many side effects also. I'm yet to try the third yet as am anxious about more side effects and recovery time.

Hi.

Thank you so much for your reply and offer for support.

Sounds like you have had quite a journey also.

How are you managing currently with the transition?

I tried several medications so far too over the years, but with too many side effects. I have so far tried two ADHD meds with too many side effects also. I'm yet to try the third yet as am anxious about more side effects and recovery time.

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This is my first medication trial.Psychiatrist offered me that, or using a blood pressure medication to address symptoms.I cant take a stimulant as I have a sinus tachicardia .Anxiety is more due to the wash out of the previous medication.This was cross titrated with the new med.The day aftee ceasing the old med, my anxiety symptoms went into overdrive

I totally understand, I was always the naughty child at school, there was no ADHD back then I was labelled hyperactive. Finally at the age of 62 I’d like to try medication to help me sleep and I have a very addictive personality, can’t have 1 tom tam have to eat the packet, can’t have 1 glass of wine, have to drink the bottle and I never finish things I start before moving on to the next. Sadly to get help to see a psych you need hundreds or even thousands of dollars and there’s no help in the public system for adults.