I'll try to keep this as short as possible although when I am interested in something, I tend to ramble.

First, I think I may have ADD. I have always known something just wasn't right. I have been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, Bi-polar type II, and/or a sleeping disorder. I would ask a Dr "could it be this" and they'd say "oh yes, it's definately that". I was one of the people that thought ADD meant you had to be hyperactive. Now that I know more what it is and I think I may have it, how do I go about getting help?

My husband talked to our insurance about counseling and they said they wouldn't cover it if it was ADD. I'm pretty sure I can't be on meds right now because I'm nursing a baby but even if I could, I wouldn't know who to ask.

I'm reading everything I can find but I need more help. It's to the point that I either get help or my marriage and family are going to fall apart. I can't stand the state my house is in but can't keep it clean. I get upset over the smallest things and just feel so overwhelmed. I get nothing done but feel like I have so much going on. I am being a bad parent to my children because I can't even remember to have my kids do homework, or where their stuff is. I am drained all the time but I can't get to sleep at night.

I know this isn't normal but feel like I have nowhere to turn for help.

If we were rich this wouldn't be an issue. As it is, we are barely making it and don't have money to pay for psychiatrists or help in general. So where do I turn?

welcome Rebecca...I am only new to this so I am hopeless at advice..

"I know this isn't normal " Rebecca said..

It sounds normal to someone who is strugging with ADD to me..
good luck, and someone else here will be better at the advice

Welcome to the forums!:) This is a good place to learn a bit and get support while you're at it. I would recommend reading the book by Sari Solden Women with Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD looks different in gals than guys and this book would probably give you a good feel for it, especially if you're an inattentive. Another good book with useful tips on restructuring your life as well as understanding ADD is Ramundo and Kelly called You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy? Both books discussion mediation and non medication approaches. It's a place to start anyway.

I've got two kids, one of which was a premie. I can't imagine having five -- wow. That would even throw most non ADD mom's into a tail spin. My second one definately put me over my limit for ability to organize. Being good to yourself and realizing that this is a challenging time and that it will get a bit easier down the road, so cut yourself some slack and accept help whenever available.

Take care,
Scattered