Posted by cybercafe on October 19, 2003, at 13:07:21
In reply to Re: So tell me about adult ADD (LONG!) » cybercafe, posted by girlygirl on October 19, 2003, at 9:54:20
> I was diagnosed with depression six years ago (aged 18 - but think I probably had it long before that) and have struggled with it ever since. I have been on Prozac (4 years), Cipramil/Celexa, Efexor, Lofepramine, Diothepin and others. I have
assuming these meds worked for you -- you weren't depressed -- could you concentrate okay?
> One thing I am NOT is an extrovert!During the worst period of my depression I went about three years with practically no face-to-face human contact, could hardly even leave my room. Was atbecause you were depressed, anxious, or just happy to be alone and do your own thing?
i have been alone for extended periods of time due to depression and anxiety but i'm still an extrovert
> But I do wonder whether it's more a case of ADD that's developed depression on top of it because of years of not being able to cope normally. I have always struggled with a lot of things that other people seem to find easy(er). I have no control over my impulses, and never have, even as a child.
oh yeah for sure.... in my case ... i worked my butt off and then found i couldn't handle a job and all my dreams suddenly were crushed.... that was very depressing....i totally think ADD can cause depression
>every month! I am late for work every single day despite getting repeatedly yelled at because I can't connect getting up earlier to getting to work earlier. I just seem to live in constant chaos caused by the fact that I have no control over myself, and believe me I HAVE TRIED. ialso used to
yeah me too.... i hate that ...... i don't even know why i'm always late.... i think it's the HYPERFOCUS thing... you finally findsomething that stimulates you and you're DESPERATE to finally see those pleasure centers of your brain work for once!!>self harm a lot and have read articles about how self harm may be a way of dealing with ADD as the pain causes biochemical changes that "wake up" the parts of the brain that are "asleep" in ADD people.
i know someone with ADD who is into self injury but i don't know if it's related ?
>In my teens, I accepted what I was being told by psychiatrists, i.e. that it was a terrible thing I was doing because I hated myself, or something, but now I'm starting to think it was more something that REALLY HELPED ME COPE.
i guess it's a terrible thing and really helpful in some ways too....
> God, I've really gone off on one now. Sorry, am having quite a bad day, bursting into tears a lot so am letting off steam...sorry to hear that........ i hope you get well soon... my heart goes out to all patients of the NHS :(
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