hi all
im muddling through this, technical i am not.

i am a 47 year old single mother of a 15 year old boy with adhd. i probably have add as well, but with the bipolar, the ptsd, and other stuff it just got passed up.

i am frustrated trying to know how to help my son and at the same time maintain my (tenuous) sanity. when i am not in control (ha!) i enjoy writing, potting (the clay not the herb) and chatting.

i spent a couple decades working in finance on the floor of the chicago mercantile exchange and also in accounting as an a/p manager. i was a star working on the exchange floor (unmedicated). go figure. i am currently not working.

i am amazed at the information available on adhd through chat rooms, websites, and now this. and im looking forward to learning and laughing so i don't cry.

hugs
ruth

Hugs Ruth, its so great to see you on the forums. You look like a regular technical pro at this!

Many people with ADD have excelled in situations or jobs that are highly stressful, dangerous or in your case, action packed.

If ever there was a place to ask question, Ruth...this is it!! Again, welcome :)

Weclome Ruth!!!

Glad you have Joined ADD Forums!!!!

Theres my girl :x So glad to see you. The fun sissy, the fun, is about to begin.

Welcome Ruth! Glad to have you here...
I think some of us ADD'rs thrive in hectic situations where our attention is maxed out in chaos of sorts.. :)
To be honest.. I used to be involved in some criminal activity.. (years back) In the midst of many "jobs", I felt most calm, though my senses were at the peak of "awareness".. It was like my "radar" was fully on and operational.. There was little distracting me because I was tuned in and focused, though on a number of things. Though my ADD may have had a lot to do with me getting bored with "normal" everyday things, it probably also saved my butt on many different occasions with a heightened awareness above that of most of my running buddies at that time.
Any way, welcome to the community!
David

Welcome Ruth!

So glad to have another kindred spirit on the forum!

huggsssssss ruth hi
and thank u for the welcome
Lynne xx

welcome red!


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