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ADD - As I am now (April 05 - Feb 07 Updates)
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ADD - My log to the present day.
Wed 19th April 2005
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Well, as I said, I have not been on any medication or getting any help for the last year and a half even though I am diagnosed.
I don't know what I was thinking of by not carrying on seeing Dr K, my Private Psych or taking any medication, as I really have been the only one to suffer. I suppose I was really fed up with this whole situation and just had, had enough, so I shut myself away and have not had a very productive or good 18 months.
I rang Dr K and went to see him on Sun 20th March, I decided to go back on Ritalin.
My prescription was £29 plus £90 visit to Dr K!
On Wednesday 23rd March, I started taking Ritalin, 10mg in the morning then 4 hours later my next 10mg, this dose was what I felt comfortable with for my first week. The 2nd week (30th March) I took 15mg morning and 15mg at dinner.
As I have said before, I don't actually feel any different once I have swallowed my tablets, I don't get any sudden rushes come over me or anything like that, I just notice I am able to do more then usual, and actually find that i'm making the most of my day's now instead of them being unproductive!
This site is up and running now due to me being able to stick at things for longer, I usually would have given up by now! All be it that my house work is not getting done, as all my attention is based on getting this site going. I will have to learn how to manage my time better, like doing jobs first then my interests second!
May2005
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Hi, just a quick update...
Life for me is pretty good, better than usual and still finding that the hours in the day just are not enough! I am glad to be able to see the things I have achieved just in this short space of time, I am slowly getting there and just do housework little but more often, i'm making progress at least! I am "content with life" rather than battling on through each day - wow i'm shocking myself here!
Sept 2005
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Hello, well it's time to explain what's what with me now so here I go... I went back on Lustral (Zoloft) anti-depressants last month as I know that I need them, I've been off them for a year and although I thought they do not help me looking back I realize that they at least take the edge off things for me. I have been taking my Ritalin 15mg but often only take the morning dose and don't alway's bother with the lunchtime dose unless I'm doing anything where I need to pay attention. (I don't work so I only take it when needed in an afternoon)
I'm pleased with my progress just lately, I've took the steps to go on a course locally but will eventually gain credits from Hull University on ASD's - Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I have a huge interest in this subject as my son has Asperger syndrome, and have researched this condition for 5 years myself, so feel able to do the course without much difficulty but most importantly, i'm doing something for me, that actually interests me, and i'm meeting people and i'm happy with myself. The course only lasts 3 hours per week and I didn't want it to end, so roll on next week (week 2!)
October 2005
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Sad new's...My Dad was recovering from an op in Leed's to remove his bowel Cancer and was due to come home but he unexpectidly became ill and was rushed off to the operating theatre, basically he had an absess growing and building that had burst but he was riddled with septacemia so was took to ICU and was on a life support for 4 day's before he sadly passed away.
I cannot imagine life without him, I loved him so so much and was not just my loving, kind, gentle dad, he was my friend.
We will get through this, we are a very close family but I feel so numb just now.
Still taking Ritalin, still on Ante-deps and still attending my Course, apart from this massive bomb-shell thing's were o.k! Back soon x
Mon 10th April 06
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I know it's been a while but to be honest didn't think anyone actually read my blogs! Been asked to carry on by a few people so here I go again!!!!
Since Dad died life has been strange, the family is in turmoil and reality is only just sinking in.
As for my ADD/Depression I am now taking double the dose of Lustral/Zoloft my G.P changed it last month from 50mg per day to 100mg's per day. I still take 20mgs of Ritalin and have got to say that the day's I DO NOT take the Ritalin I am very unproductive and seem to have missed out on a day so I try to take them daily.
I'm still loving my ASD course and have my 1st certificate for module 1 - module 2 that has nearly finnished has been harder for me to put pen to paper. Just got a little more to finnish ready to hand in next week but have dragged my feet quite a lot this term think it maybe due to my grieving so roll on the next and last module! I will try harder!!! I cannot believe I have stuck this course out - I never finnish anything, I loose interest very quick but looking back on the year I have achieved more than I'd have ever expected - not mind of matter I definately say it's thanks to the RITALIN!
I have a nother hobby... Ebay - I'm buying/selling and wow I love it! Going to get motivated this summer and sell jewelery/watch's on a car boot....yes me motivivated!!!
Better be off now so till next ..thanks for reading (sorry it's not interesting) take care x
Thursday 22nd June 06
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Hello!
Today would have been my dad's birthday, to be honest I still think of him as being here, I can't accept he's not here which is strange for me but have not been bad as I thought I'd be??? To be more open and honest with you.... I have never felt so motivated and busy since he died in October, the time has flown and there are not enough hours in a day!
The best news ever though now................
I joined my parents G.P this week, he asked me what medication I was on, I reeled it off then told him about Ritalin expecting him to jump out of his chair or even looked shocked BUT.......
he never, he asked why I am being prescribed by a private Psych so I told him that my G.P's opinion is "Adults don't have ADD and get off the Ritalin!" and the NHS Psych's opinion of "Adults don't have ADD and Ritalin has the opposite affect on Adults - it doesn't agree with them!" He told me that when my records are transferred to him (3 weeks) he will read through them then contact my psych in Nottingham!!!! WOW...Sounds hopeful! After all these years and the struggle as well as the money I've spent I may finally get my Ritalin from the G.P!
I wasn't going to mention ADD on this initial visit, this Doctors surgery is closer to me and the receptionists are so polite so thought I'd change in general! My dad though before he died was telling him about my battle so my dad told me I should swap G.P's.. I finally got round to it and hey presto, I should have done it earlier!
My ASD Course is coming along very well and got really good comments about my 2nd module so that uplifted me. The last module is 3 weeks time (I think!) then this years course is over with, I'm sad about that as I'd like to go on even more with it but there's nothing available yet. We have been guinea pig's as this was the 1st of it's kind here in Grimsby - Through Hull Uni!
I've also been busy and stressed with Dan, he is due to start secondary school in September bless him so he's going through it a bit lately.
He is going to visit each week until school breaks up to help him get used to it...It's a case of "Wait & see how he gets on with so much change"
Better be off now, thanks for your emails, they encourage me to carry on, I never thought anyone would be interested in this site and still getting tons of hits (visits to this site!)
Best Wishes, love Rach x
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Sunday 3rd December 2006
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Wow - where's the time gone - just having a look at my site and realized I havn't updated for a while so here I am!!
Well....My new G.P wrote my first ever NHS Prescription for my Ritalin last month - UNBELIEVABLE! He understands I function better on it and is now working with my private psych Dr K via letters. I'll still obviously see Dr K but only once/twice a year to have my check-ups. This is the end of my battle as far as my own medication goes but am still happy to help out others as well as Raise Awareness of Adult ADD - This unfortunately for some will be a never ending job but it's given me a lot of pleasure and a sence of feeling helpful...I'm not all together useless it now seem's...I stuck at getting the help and care I need and it took years but I got there in the end.
I'm pleased with myself for a change!!!! So NEVER NEVER GIVE UP HOPE on getting your diagnosis, help and medication because it's what you need and are ENTITLED to :0)
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6th Feb 2007
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Well a belated "Happy New Year!"
I'm absolutely amazed by the amount of people here in the U.K contacting me about this site & regarding help for their ADD/ADHD. I'm just pleased that I can relate to them and help if only in a small way.
I'm only taking one Ritalin per day and am finding it's enough to get me on track, although this time of year is a bad time for me (feel more lethargic) I'm feeling a bit bored, restless but not in a mood to do anything either if you understand me!!
I need something to grip me again as all other hobbies or tasks are becoming boring....I think this time of year is definately my "Boring time!" I'll leave it here for now, I havn't anything interesting enough to write about, but if you have managed to read this far...well done & i'll try to keep updating! Don't forget to sign my guestbook :0)
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