Veighen
11-30-06, 01:35 PM
I wasnt really sure which topic to post this under.. so if its in the wrong place.. sorry!
Okay, I am inattentive ADD in college. currently on Dex 3x a day at 5mg. (soon to move up to ten)
I think that DEX is helping me in so many ways. I tried Ritalin at first, but, it made everything much worse for me.. although did help to get my hw done. ( a big problem for me)
Anyways, I am very insecure about whether or not I have ADD. I mean I notice so many of my behaviours that are VERY ADD, and I think back to my child, and it all seems to add up, but, at the same time, I have heard so many stories about people that arent assessed properly... and I guess I am worried that If I got assessed...my ADD may be overlooked.
I am worried..because.. well I guess since being on meds, its harder for me to notice behaviours I would normally consider ADD (which may be why I am so insecure about having it at this moment) but, i would to get assessed for the following reasons"
A) To finally have a label, or identify what makes me..ME.
B) to understand WHY I am the way I am.
C) To be able to know and prove that I am what I feel like I am.
D) To be able to tell my friends/family if I want to, with proof, so they can understand too.
My problem is... that I'm scared, I wont be diagnosed ADD. (Im pretty sure I dont have a learning disorder or anything, im just afraid my symptoms wont be ..Obvious enough or something)
Im scared that if I am not diagnosed that they will take away the DEX. Which in my opinion has helped me out ALOT.
- Would they do that? Take it away? Decide I shouldnt be using it?
I'm not addicted. I can skip doses if I want to easily, and not think about it.. but, I am noticing my mood, and my dis organization has improved a great amount. Even my BF has remarked how I dont have a sea of clutter around me anymore wherever I go.
So, I would like the addition support and accomodations the school provides, I feel it may improve my marks even more.
I dont know what to do. Any suggestions, comments, advice? Please and thanks.
Okay, I am inattentive ADD in college. currently on Dex 3x a day at 5mg. (soon to move up to ten)
I think that DEX is helping me in so many ways. I tried Ritalin at first, but, it made everything much worse for me.. although did help to get my hw done. ( a big problem for me)
Anyways, I am very insecure about whether or not I have ADD. I mean I notice so many of my behaviours that are VERY ADD, and I think back to my child, and it all seems to add up, but, at the same time, I have heard so many stories about people that arent assessed properly... and I guess I am worried that If I got assessed...my ADD may be overlooked.
I am worried..because.. well I guess since being on meds, its harder for me to notice behaviours I would normally consider ADD (which may be why I am so insecure about having it at this moment) but, i would to get assessed for the following reasons"
A) To finally have a label, or identify what makes me..ME.
B) to understand WHY I am the way I am.
C) To be able to know and prove that I am what I feel like I am.
D) To be able to tell my friends/family if I want to, with proof, so they can understand too.
My problem is... that I'm scared, I wont be diagnosed ADD. (Im pretty sure I dont have a learning disorder or anything, im just afraid my symptoms wont be ..Obvious enough or something)
Im scared that if I am not diagnosed that they will take away the DEX. Which in my opinion has helped me out ALOT.
- Would they do that? Take it away? Decide I shouldnt be using it?
I'm not addicted. I can skip doses if I want to easily, and not think about it.. but, I am noticing my mood, and my dis organization has improved a great amount. Even my BF has remarked how I dont have a sea of clutter around me anymore wherever I go.
So, I would like the addition support and accomodations the school provides, I feel it may improve my marks even more.
I dont know what to do. Any suggestions, comments, advice? Please and thanks.