My ADHD-blog

The hospital where I go to has a ADHD team that has their focus on adults with ADHD.

In that team are Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Cognitive Therapists etc.
And of course a secretary that keeps everybody connected with each other.

I read allot of testimonies on internet about adults with ADHD who have troubles finding help.
And many times when they do find help, it doesn't click.
Sometimes simply because the doctor or nurse of therapist simply don't really listen to them.
And other times there are other communication problems.

But I can say that I am thankful to God that he has put me in contact with this team.
I know I'm not always the easiest guy but they are fantastic!

My psychiatrist Dan has talked with me a few times over the last years about testing medicine.
But I wanted to try to live with the ADHD complains without medicine.
So I started to take less candy, sugar and food with colors and other additives.
It helped but not enough, so I started with meds anyway.

I have tested different kind of meds and nothing seemed to help.
If I didn't see results fast enough I would stop again.
But every time when I finally came back to him, for other idea's he
was always open to listen and willing to help.
I also did allot of reading about ADHD and meds myself.
And I can talk to him about that, and ask questions I have.

The same goes for the nurse Lena, who helps me and checks me with taking my meds.
She keeps a look at my blood pressure weight etc.

When I told her this, she confirmed that listening is their main point.
They want to listen to the adults with ADHD who come for help.
Because they want to learn as much as they can.
That's the right attitude, not thinking you know it all, but always want to learn more!

As an adult with ADHD you have been going around so long with lots of conflicts in your life.
Most of them as a result of ADHD, but most of us don't find it out until many years later.
Then when you do find it out it is such a relieve to have a team that takes you serious.
And will also help you to get a grip of your life again.
So despite all the problems, I do feel blessed and thankful!