Anyone out there find that their anxieties or other issues (depression, etc) are more overbearing then their ADD ones?

Anyone out there find that their anxieties or other issues (depression, etc) are more overbearing then their ADD ones?
My anxiety was much more of a problem then ADHD, because it paralized me, mind and body on only one thought.

The one problem I find apart from the anxiety is sleeplessness ........... I have tried going to bed early ..... late ....... every different hour ........ I still dont seem to sleep well ...... I always wake up tired ..... even if Ive had 12hrs sleep

I would say the anxiety, depression and sleeplessness have been more of a bother than the ADHD. Not being diagnosed until age 38, I must have learned to compensate for it.

The bipolar is worse. Up, down, swamp, flying...I can do all that with little motivation, focus or memory, but I can't be motivated, focus or remember if I'm swingin'.

Yep, I've just recently discovered that anxiety has had a pivotal impact on my life. Taking anti-anxiety meds for the last couple of months (first time ever!) has reduced MANY other symptoms that I've associated to ADD.

Im a bit wary of taking meds ..... not sure why ...... maybe its the fact that I am 38 & not long diagnosed as well ..........

Maybe its the fact that my ex was on drugs & I cant bring myself to take anything .... even paracetamol ............

I would love a good nights sleep though !!!!!!!!

As I posted in another thread non-restorative sleep is a major
issue with me. I also had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia many years ago.
I am 43 now and was just recently diagnosed with adhd after looking into
the disorder for my two sons.

Throughout the years I have been diagnosed with ileitis, ibs, fibro, hbp,
asthma, anxiety, hyperhydrosis, and have been in the ER many times for
chest pain without anything ever found. Right now the ileitis, hbp, and anxiety appear to be gone without being on medication at this time.

My major complaints at this moment are constant tiredness and associated muscle pain from lack of good sleep, adhd symptoms, asthma(shortness of breath-no wheezing) and excessive sweating.
Other than that I feel fine :rolleyes:

-Kevin

i thought things were well in hand except that i couldent concentrate & was working on my ADD, then my BP got triggered, shot down into a dysphoric mania, cycled&cycled&cycled&...wound up in the e.r. of the hosp. where i work
ALL my stupid co-workers came to see the crazy man. the smart ones (both of them--my friends) waited until i came back to talk to me.

yes, now its my BP that gets top priority w/anxiety close behind.
ADD & OCD i do not consider life-threatening issues at this time.

My ADHD is the worst difficulties I have,it disrupts everything I do,and is impossible to get any control of,but i'm speaking from a currently un medicated point of view.
I've got a lot of issues with anxiety through ASD but I do things to calm that side,
such as planning what i'm doing before I do things.

Its depression for me. I could live with the ADHD but the depression can be serious.

me too. for awhile the depression clouds lifted (so, y'know, I never got anything done but didn't worry about it!), but now they seem to be coming back. damn!

my depression is also worst for me. but im not sure yet if i have add or adhd.

Depression and sleeplessness, lack of motivation in pretty much everything. I feel like if I could just have a solid month of 8-hours-per-night, uninterrupted sleep, I could maybe get over this inattentive thing. I keep thinking that if I could just sleep I could be motivated because I would have energy. Having energy I might accomplish the normal things in life and not be depressed.

I've found anxiety to be a huge issue. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if many of my ADD symptoms weren't brought on by the constant onslaught of anxiety and the stress and sleep loss that result from it.

Im a bit wary of taking meds ..... not sure why ...... maybe its the fact that I am 38 & not long diagnosed as well ..........

Maybe its the fact that my ex was on drugs & I cant bring myself to take anything .... even paracetamol ............

I would love a good nights sleep though !!!!!!!!
You can try meds, the stimulants are out of your system the same day, so if it's not good for you, you'll know, but if it is good for you, well then you'll know that too. You can try Benedryl 25 - 50 mg. to get to sleep, it's just an antihistimine.

Jazzed

Its depression for me. I could live with the ADHD but the depression can be serious.
Yeah, I agree, pretty much sucks, doesn't it? I have anxiety too, but the depression can stop you in your tracks. I also have restlessness and sleep problems.

Jazz

I've found anxiety to be a huge issue. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder if many of my ADD symptoms weren't brought on by the constant onslaught of anxiety and the stress and sleep loss that result from it.
This is sooooo ME! For the past 5 years I have been under tremendous strain due to financial problems and my husband's addiction issues (resolved thank God!) and health problems. I finally started Xanax last month...but I only take as needed for the occiasional panic attack.

My husband has noticed my disorganization, mental clutter, distractability and lack of follow through become even WORSE over the past 5 years. So I know the anxiety is exacerbating what I believe to be ADD (appointment in 2 weeks with psychiatrist).

Looking back, i think I have always had ADD but I suspect with regular exercise and reduction of stress I might be able to control it without meds. But right now reduction of stress is nearly impossible (scraping by to make rent doesn't exactly make me peaceful inside!) and working out is hard due to time constraints and financial issues. So I might have to medicate for a while until our life situation improves to a point where my circumstances can support these changes successfully.