calm & confused
03-26-06, 03:00 PM
Hi There -
I am new to the site and really glad I found it. I read "Women with Attention Deficit Disorder" by Sari Solden and knew that I had found the name to my inner confusion. I am almost 46 and I know that the disorder (or whatever it is that makes us different from the "norm") is progressing. It may be age, but things are getting so much harder to do and I am finding it really difficult to stay on top of the most menial of things. I was once a great multi- tasker and though I had to work 10 times harder than anyone else to get things done, I got them done and usually pretty well.
To name a few things I struggle with: staying on top of dusting, yet feeling so much better when all the trash cans in the house are emptied :confused: ; not being able to stand it if I can feel my sock seams inside of my shoes; loud music and noises startle me and make me feel anxious; dealing with learning disabilities at school that stem from lack of concentration and not being able to cleary understand people; knowing as words are coming out of my mouth that I am confusing people and really want to be clearer and more articulate but can't seem to make that happen; having great difficulty shopping for groceries and following recipes.....and these are just a few of the things that go on just about everyday.
I will end now because I know long threads can get to be too much, but want to say I am glad I found this site and thank you so much for your support. I look forward to reading posts and sharing our struggles. In spite of our difficulties, I know we are incredible people!
To find out who I really was, I had to let go of all I was not.
I am new to the site and really glad I found it. I read "Women with Attention Deficit Disorder" by Sari Solden and knew that I had found the name to my inner confusion. I am almost 46 and I know that the disorder (or whatever it is that makes us different from the "norm") is progressing. It may be age, but things are getting so much harder to do and I am finding it really difficult to stay on top of the most menial of things. I was once a great multi- tasker and though I had to work 10 times harder than anyone else to get things done, I got them done and usually pretty well.
To name a few things I struggle with: staying on top of dusting, yet feeling so much better when all the trash cans in the house are emptied :confused: ; not being able to stand it if I can feel my sock seams inside of my shoes; loud music and noises startle me and make me feel anxious; dealing with learning disabilities at school that stem from lack of concentration and not being able to cleary understand people; knowing as words are coming out of my mouth that I am confusing people and really want to be clearer and more articulate but can't seem to make that happen; having great difficulty shopping for groceries and following recipes.....and these are just a few of the things that go on just about everyday.
I will end now because I know long threads can get to be too much, but want to say I am glad I found this site and thank you so much for your support. I look forward to reading posts and sharing our struggles. In spite of our difficulties, I know we are incredible people!
To find out who I really was, I had to let go of all I was not.