Lately things have been kinda going downhill for me, especially on the job front/financially. I am already at risk of losing the house we moved into last October. I became so frustrated the other day that I punched the screen on my laptop and broke it. Frustration and worry are really building up, and being uncertain of the future, and WAITING for something, anything positive to happen is driving me insane. I'm trying to be patient, and I'm being proactive. What the hell do I have to do to live freaking normally?

The only thing i could suggest (and i don't know how helpfull it is) is to redirect the huge amount of energy you have, that is being turned into frustration and stress. Go to a gym and work-out like a mad thing maybe? Or walk for like 30 minutes at least. I wish i had a cure for worry, because everyone does it to varying degrees but its something that is so unconstructive, or helpfull, in any way. Why do we worry???
If you're job hunting and finances aren't good, then you're just human for being stressed out over it, but stress isn't going to help you, so IF you can find a way to redirect it, do, is what i'm trying to say. Is there something in your life that you're passionate about?
I hope things pick up for you, and that you have some good luck.

I have a short fuse too. I find that my medication helps me a lot with this but when I'm not on it, I have to have someone I can talk to right away when something upsets me. It helps.

The hard part is dealing with the bull**** where I'm feeling like I'm actually moving forward in the world, and then the next thing you know I get put back again 5 spaces on the Monopoly board. I am passionate, about mask making, and a number of other things.

thisisacomputer, have you tried taking omegas along with your med protocol?

They are really known for evening out the mood, and I really notice a difference. My fuse is a lot longer on these things. I just changed to krill oil too, and upped the dose and am even better. My son really likes that!

What the hell do I have to do to live freaking normally?What's your definition of normal? The news we watch in Canada is talking a lot about a Recession occurring in the USA and that is making Canadians nervous too. Scary.

Reactivity is a symptom of several things, including ADHD. The right med schedule really helps along with good sleep hygiene, nutrition and exercise. You can probably get some help redirecting your frustration / anger in less expensive ways than destroying property?

My definition of normalcy is being able to provide for my wife, keep the bills current, have some semblance of responsibility, and be able to have enough money and free time to pursue some of my other interests. I know that sounds quite normal, but I continually struggle with these contrary behavior patterns.

Despite living in one of the largest cities in Texas, the job market here sucks, unless you prefer working on an oil rig. Being ADD, I am very picky about jobs that would pay enough and keep me somewhat contented. It's come to the point where I can't afford to be picky, yet there still is nothing that has really opened up. I just started on Focalin, which has been helping. I probably should have a designated time of day when I take it. The Omega's I know, need to be a staple of my diet. I love eating sardines! Should a daily intake of this be a regular thing, or how often?

I am, by no means an angry person, I have no anger problems, I am the most non confrontational person I know. That's why I made the post, my impulsive nature just seemed to explode in that moment, and my poor laptop met it's demise. Right after it happened I almost cried because it was a gift from my Dad, and I don't like this feeling of having almost zero control over the circumstances in my life.

thisisacomputer, the jury is still out re: Omega3 benefits. Health Canada recommends eating Omega3 rich foods two or three times per week. I'm going to try drastically increasing my intake because my winter skin is getting out of control.

I'm not sure Omega3s help with your frustration/anger problems, at least for me they don't. I would consider myself to be a very healthy eater, as well(so eating healthy/exercising doesn't do any good for my symptoms). I have had anger issues my whole life, my MAJOR obstacle in life. I have done what you did, thisisacomputer many times.

well i feel the same way and my boyfriend in allot of that he gets aggresive violent in that part i dont do nothing like that well i did once never again

Stick with the meds and maybe try another one if Focalin doesn't work for you. I used to have explosive rage (punched a wall at work and almost busted my hand once), but the meds have really calmed me down.

Turns out I never really had an anger problem, it was just that the emotions of the moment were so intense that I would just snap without thinking about what I was doing. Now everything doesn't happen quite so fast in my brain and my response to things is a lot more rational (hope that makes sense...I can't figure out how to describe it in words.)

The hard part is dealing with the bull**** where I'm feeling like I'm actually moving forward in the world, and then the next thing you know I get put back again 5 spaces on the Monopoly board.


yep....story of my life...