Anyone else diagnosed with ADHD?

[Bandita]

oh and as for the "fake rich countries conditions" comment - that was uncalled for.? A personal lack of knowledge or understanding about a disease or condition should not render it non-existent.

A doctor once told me to "think positive, go jogging and do fun stuff" when I was seriously depressed. You don't say that to a person who's depressed unless you want them to jump off a roof!?

People aren't properly informed about diseases etc... adhd is for example a neurological problem, and people tend to think it's psychological. Even doctors sometimes think it is!

My favorite commentary that I received from a family member while I was depressed was "Get over it!"  Imagine if it was that easy.

I will tell you though that I was on a medication similar to yours some years ago and I stayed on it for a long time.  When I came off of it, it was awful.  My body was in withdrawl for a long time.  After going through what I did with that now I refuse to take any medications which could become addictive. 

[Axl4Prez2004]

^ I've had similar "useful" comments from Drs when I suffered from depression. its crazy isnt it.    The same Drs were very quick to prescribe me with some pretty strong and dangerous medication at the time - which i struggled with for a bit, then eased myself off them completely. Managed to deal with my personal demons in other ways and havent needed medication for years (yay).  great you finally got an accurate diagnosis, and are doing ok 

I know it's off-topic and I apologize, but depression is a tough one.  Many of the folks I've known who have struggled with depression were not physically fit.  Is it the chicken or the egg?  What caused what?  Did the depression help cause the poor maintenance of the body, or did the poor maintenance of the body help cause the depression?  If your doctors only said, "Go exercise and you'll feel better," that's b.s.  If they worked it into your recovery plan as a component of your treatment, I'd say they're a very good doctor.    

[babydolls]

interesting point.  I think any Dr or person that can encourage an interest that takes someone struggling with despression out of that "zone" - has got to be a positive step .  I didnt have a problem with personal physical fitness when I was at my worst - but it took 3 Drs before i got a referral to someone who understood and suggested recovery plan and actions.   I had problems facing up to the fact i was depressed and was made even more uncomfortable by the first few Drs attitudes, they were so damning and useless (one laughed at me when I tried to explain how i was dealing with it - wtf?) - I felt even worse.  Having the right person to talk to initially would be the perfect step forward for all conditions and diseases for everyone.

I agree though,  if your body is physically in poor maintenance, it certainly leaves the door open for a poorly maintained mind as well.

[Gunsnroses11391]

yeh i was diagnosed when i was 9 years old, im 17 years old now.....

[fuckin crazy]

My brother was diagnosed with it a long time ago when it was called ADD. That is some strong stuff they give those kids.