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rspenader posted:
Hello All!
My name is Rachel, I'm 25, I have a beautiful baby boy named Tommy. I was treated for PPD after I had my son, now that I'm over the hurdle they said I have ADD. Since 16 yrs old through 22, I didn't know what life was like until now. I self medicated with alcohol and drugs, mainly alcohol. I had terrible mood swings when I was sober for a day. My parents tried taking me to the dr when I was younger but I cried my way out of it. Okay, enough with my life story.....
Well, now, I switched from Adderall to Ritalin today and it seems to being doing okay. My question to fellow ADD/ADHD'ers , do you have any tips? I'm still fairly new to this and I just want to learn how to cope. Thanks guys!
My name is Rachel, I'm 25, I have a beautiful baby boy named Tommy. I was treated for PPD after I had my son, now that I'm over the hurdle they said I have ADD. Since 16 yrs old through 22, I didn't know what life was like until now. I self medicated with alcohol and drugs, mainly alcohol. I had terrible mood swings when I was sober for a day. My parents tried taking me to the dr when I was younger but I cried my way out of it. Okay, enough with my life story.....
Well, now, I switched from Adderall to Ritalin today and it seems to being doing okay. My question to fellow ADD/ADHD'ers , do you have any tips? I'm still fairly new to this and I just want to learn how to cope. Thanks guys!
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Late ADD BloomerHello All! <br /><br /> My name is Rachel, I'm 25, I have a beautiful baby boy named Tommy. I was treated for PPD after I had my son, now that I'm over the hurdle they said I have ADD. Since 16 yrs old through 22, I didn't know what life was like until now. I self medicated with alcohol and drugs, mainly alcohol. I had terrible mood swings when I was sober for a day. My parents tried taking me to the dr when I was younger but I cried my way out of it. Okay, enough with my life story..... <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> <br /><br /><br />Well, now, I switched from Adderall to Ritalin today and it seems to being doing okay. My question to fellow ADD/ADHD'ers , do you have any tips? I'm still fairly new to this and I just want to learn how to cope. Thanks guys!
Patricia Quinn, MD responded:
Dear Rspenader
Sounds like you have made great progress. Knowing what is wrong and getting help can make all of the difference. I woudl suggest that you get more infromation abut how ADhd can affect you as a woman and as a mom. Visit my site at www.addvance.com and check out the section on women with ADHD. There is also a book, Moms with ADD by Chris ADamec and another site, www.momswithadhd.com
Pat Quinn, MD
Sounds like you have made great progress. Knowing what is wrong and getting help can make all of the difference. I woudl suggest that you get more infromation abut how ADhd can affect you as a woman and as a mom. Visit my site at www.addvance.com and check out the section on women with ADHD. There is also a book, Moms with ADD by Chris ADamec and another site, www.momswithadhd.com
Pat Quinn, MD
Report This| Share this:Late ADD BloomerDear Rspenader<br /> <br />Sounds like you have made great progress. Knowing what is wrong and getting help can make all of the difference. I woudl suggest that you get more infromation abut how ADhd can affect you as a woman and as a mom. Visit my site at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.addvance.com">www.addvance.com</a> and check out the section on women with ADHD. There is also a book, Moms with ADD by Chris ADamec and another site, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.momswithadhd.com">www.momswithadhd.com</a> <br /> <br />Pat Quinn, MD
Patricia Quinn, MD responded:
Report This| Share this:Late ADD BloomerThat other site was <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.momswithadd.com">www.momswithadd.com</a> <br /> not adhd
