Good luck, Colin. I am a social worker in the US and have worked with ADHD adolescents for many years. And, when you hit the right med. it can be very successful. It is sort of trial and error till one really works. Remember, it's the PRACTICE of medicine, not the science of!!!
Hi Colin. Thanks for sharing your ADHD journey so far . This will help bring more awareness to the wider public of Adult ADHD , especially, in the U.k. My journey started when I turned 40.. I’ve been medicating for 17 years and after a bit of tweaking I landed on Elvanse 40mg. I know Meds are not for everyone but I can safely say after so long ,and knowing how my life changed after medicating , it was the right decision. Stick at it mate and enjoy the journey.
Good morning Colin. A lot of it feels very familiar about being rotated through various medications and various forms of talking therapy. (Bipolar disorder Type IIa for me as it turned out). I had the orgasm issue, and still have it now even though I've been med free for coming up two years. I also relate to the total loss of mood - I couldn't laugh at funny things, couldn't cry at sad things. What can I say to help - not much really, except that we are both still here to talk about ourselves, so that's a good thing. Being out about our MH is also a good thing, there should be no stigma about it.
That's one of the main reasons I gave up that particular med. Not being able to orgasm while I was taking it was bad enough, but I was hearing from people who said the effect lasted years after they stopped too. There was absolutely no chance that I'd accept that.
I completely understand your hesitancy about taking meds. I’m totally on the same page. I hate taking any medication if I can avoid it…for any health condition. I’m a nurse and we are challenging patients. I have different health conditions but I also have started some meds and continue to try lifestyle changes rather than start taking anything more. I’m lucky to have a PCP who listens to my concerns and gives me guidance and time to try alternatives. I hope you and your PCP find the right medication and everything goes well. ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄
Having watch U since the being of your journey I think U are doing so well and moving forward with your health I wish U all the luck in the world and hope U have a great 2025 with your health ❤
Colin you do what you think is right for you and don’t worry about others I hope you BOTH have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year including all the animals with you and under your influence because control is wrong because if they didn’t like you they would be gone
Thank you Colin, your courage to speak about your experience helps other people. Although I'm not affected by ADHD I think it is important to be well informed. 🫶
Wishing you happy trails on this new journey!
Good luck, Colin. I am a social worker in the US and have worked with ADHD adolescents for many years. And, when you hit the right med. it can be very successful. It is sort of trial and error till one really works. Remember, it's the PRACTICE of medicine, not the science of!!!
Hi Colin. Thanks for sharing your ADHD journey so far . This will help bring more awareness to the wider public of Adult ADHD , especially, in the U.k.
My journey started when I turned 40.. I’ve been medicating for 17 years and after a bit of tweaking I landed on Elvanse 40mg. I know Meds are not for everyone but I can safely say after so long ,and knowing how my life changed after medicating , it was the right decision.
Stick at it mate and enjoy the journey.
Thank you Colin for sharing , ❤️ Xx
You are so welcome
Thanks for talking & Sharing, listening to you helps me in my own battles 👍
Good morning Colin. A lot of it feels very familiar about being rotated through various medications and various forms of talking therapy. (Bipolar disorder Type IIa for me as it turned out). I had the orgasm issue, and still have it now even though I've been med free for coming up two years. I also relate to the total loss of mood - I couldn't laugh at funny things, couldn't cry at sad things. What can I say to help - not much really, except that we are both still here to talk about ourselves, so that's a good thing. Being out about our MH is also a good thing, there should be no stigma about it.
That's one of the main reasons I gave up that particular med. Not being able to orgasm while I was taking it was bad enough, but I was hearing from people who said the effect lasted years after they stopped too. There was absolutely no chance that I'd accept that.
I completely understand your hesitancy about taking meds. I’m totally on the same page. I hate taking any medication if I can avoid it…for any health condition. I’m a nurse and we are challenging patients. I have different health conditions but I also have started some meds and continue to try lifestyle changes rather than start taking anything more. I’m lucky to have a PCP who listens to my concerns and gives me guidance and time to try alternatives. I hope you and your PCP find the right medication and everything goes well. ❤
Merry Christmas 🎄
Having watch U since the being of your journey I think U are doing so well and moving forward with your health I wish U all the luck in the world and hope U have a great 2025 with your health ❤
Thank you for sharing. I would like to wish you and Shaun all your animals happy Christmas. ☃️🧑🎄🎄🎁
Colin you do what you think is right for you and don’t worry about others
I hope you BOTH have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year including all the animals with you and under your influence because control is wrong because if they didn’t like you they would be gone
Thank you Colin, your courage to speak about your experience helps other people. Although I'm not affected by ADHD I think it is important to be well informed. 🫶