Serious mistakes made months ago at work have been uncovered. Facing possible discipline (even termination), I'm wondering how (or if) I should disclose mental health issues that likely contributed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 18 answers

Could being treated for ADD cause someone to lose their concealed carry permit? [more inside]
posted by TorontoSandy on Nov 16, 2009 - 7 answers

[Chicago Filter] Where can I find a place that tests for adult ADHD/ADD, and accepts insurance up front? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

AdderallFilter: I've just started a new prescription, and I'm wondering about some of the effects and what I should be feeling. [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

I understand that noise can become overwhelming rapidly to those in the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD syndromes due to increased sensitivities of all the sense perceptions, but I have also heard of research that suggests a certain measure of white noise and some kinds of music can help both ADD and autism spectrum young people focus their brains. [more inside]
posted by bonsai forest on Oct 26, 2009 - 13 answers

I've written 10 of 20 pages of dense literary research in short spurts here and there. How do I spend all day tomorrow finishing up the rest? As a lifelong procrastinator I'm fixated by the fact that my paper isn't due for another 7 weeks, but I'd rather complete the bulk of the work tomorrow. How should I prepare to do challenging intellectual work for long stretches of time? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Oct 26, 2009 - 20 answers

Relationship filter: He's an Austrian in Austria, I'm an American in America, and I have ADHD/Inattentive type. He's not familiar with this concept. What books can I suggest to him? [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Oct 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I have Adult ADD -- and about 5 years ago, I briefly got a huge benefit from taking Adderall. But that was before I had high blood pressure. [more inside]
posted by keener_sounds on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Adult ADHD newbie has lots of questions for you. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Anyone with Adult ADD in the UK - Did you try a private route to get a diagnosis? If so, who would you recommend? How did a diagnosis affect things at work? If you have a history of heart disease in the family is it too risky to take meds? [more inside]
posted by Flitcraft on Sep 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically? [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Sep 17, 2009 - 9 answers

ADD help in LA? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 16, 2009 - 1 answer

I’m interested in learning more about meditation. I also have ADD and find it impossible to shut off my brain and clear my mind. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Aug 26, 2009 - 35 answers

How did Adderall change things for you? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Aug 24, 2009 - 25 answers

I think I may have adult ADHD. Help me make the most of my visit to a doctor. [more inside]
posted by A Thousand Baited Hooks on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I stop setting ridiculous expectations of myself and then either beating myself up when I don't meet them, or feeling more stressed during the process than is warranted? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a male in my early twenties who has washed out of college and is looking for a mental health professional of some sort in Northern Virginia. Issues I feel are likely to come up are my (long-ago diagnosed) attention deficit disorder, depression, and some form of OCD - I have a deep and (likely irrational) fear of psychosis and other impairments of cognition. I am deeply wary of psychiatric drugs, and want to work with someone who shares my attitude toward them, but would recommend them as a last resort. So what I'm after is some sort of talk therapy, preferably with a medical doctor (as oppose to "just" a PhD). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Will my short history of taking medication for ADHD prevent me from entering the military? [more inside]
posted by pyrom on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 answers

If you or your child received a diagnosis of inattentive-type ADD, I have questions... (yes, I searched...) [more inside]
posted by hellboundforcheddar on Aug 7, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm a candidate for my local fire department. It's a paid position. Should I disclose my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 12 answers

I have begun treatment for adult ADHD. What things can I do during the next several weeks to objectively measure my progress? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] on Jul 6, 2009 - 7 answers

ADD Filter (YANMD): Willpower or Ritalin? Your anecdotes, advice, opinions, options, and facts are all welcome here. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Gmail, can you please stop automatically adding to my contacts list!? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I have an undiagnosed psychological problem (I currently have an appointment scheduled with a psychiatrist, but it's still a ways off) that manifests similarly to descriptions I've heard of adult ADD and ADHD. For the sake of other aspects of my overall health (remembering to take my blood pressure medicine, for instance) I'd like to self-medicate with excessive regimentation while I wait for the appointment. I've heard good things about this timex model, but I'd like to ask about any other alternatives. I'm computer-literate enough to administer the timex model, and I don't mind that it doesn't vibrate.
posted by The Confessor on Jun 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Any recommendations for a helpful mental health practitioner person in the area of Portland, Oregon? After a few stressful months of medication issues, my boyfriend and I have lost a lot of faith in our psychiatrist, and are looking for additional forms of help and advice, whether a therapist, counselor, or even just a different psychiatrist. [more inside]
posted by brisquette on May 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Breastfeeding and ADD meds. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Will I lose my security clearance if I am diagnosed ADD/ADHD? And if not, what about if I am diagnosed and taking prescribed, but controlled medication for it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a place I can go to get help with ADD/Anxiety in NYC, which charges by sliding scale? I have no health insurance and very little income, but a recent AskMe thread has helped change my fanatical stance against medication, and I would like to seek some help despite the financial obstacles. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for advice and experiences after being diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 10, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I remember things during my upcoming vacation? Last year, I was a walking disaster at the airport: I forgot to put baggage tags on the luggage, left the car seat at the security checkpoint, misplaced the tickets when boarding, etc. It didn't get much better on the vacation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2009 - 17 answers

Is my job destroying my mind? [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Mar 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Should I take nicorette gum for my ADHD? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Mar 16, 2009 - 22 answers

I may have to take a pre-employment drug test very soon, and I'm worried about whether the totally legal and authorized stimulants I'm taking are going to keep me from getting hired. Are my worries reasonable, and if so is there anything I should do to protect myself? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Mar 15, 2009 - 16 answers

RPG filter: Where can I hook up with RPG gamers (that is to say the proper sort: pencils and paper and dice and too much Mountain Dew) in Toronto? I'm looking for AD&D preferably, Rifts as a distant second choice.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

I have the attention span of a gnat. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Feb 28, 2009 - 20 answers

Which of these Java programs can i get rid of and why are they breeding like bunnies? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Feb 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Once upon a time, I flunked out of college. I’ve been hiding out with a giant stack of books for 5 years, and have developed some pretty specific academic interests. I finally feel ready to return, but I stink on paper and I’ve got caviar taste in schools. Help me explain myself and understand the audience to whom I’m doing all this explaining? [more inside]
posted by snizz on Jan 28, 2009 - 38 answers

What can/should we do to help my father-in-law? He's mismanaged his money, he's unemployed and he's in danger of losing everything. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 15 answers

Adult ADD... if you've got it, how do YOU handle it? [more inside]
posted by matty on Dec 29, 2008 - 21 answers

As a college student taking time off, what can I do for a semester that won't involve writing long papers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2008 - 12 answers

I have Stratterra, Adderall, and Xanax. What can I do to get serious anxiety and ADD symptoms under control, quickly and for the short-term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 27 answers

I've always been very shy and I have alot of the symptoms of ADD (difficulty concentrating, planning and organising, easily distracted, poor short term memory etc.) although I haven't been diagnosed. I wouldn't describe myself as socially anxious as I generally feel pretty comfortable around people. My problem is I can never think of anything to say and when I do think of something I can't articulate it properly. I have the same problem when I write things online so I don't think it's a case of my mind going blank due to anxiety. I'm wondering if the two problems could be related. Like I can't organise my thoughts properly or I can't concentrate on thinking of something to say.
posted by Andy Harwood on Nov 4, 2008 - 8 answers

I was supposed to see a psychiatrist today. I waited six weeks to get this appointment, after waiting five long months for my insurance to kick in. When I arrived they told me that my appointment had accidentally been given to someone else, and the soonest they could reschedule was another month. I honestly don't know if I can wait that long. What are my options here, and how can I manage my life in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by nataliedanger on Oct 29, 2008 - 24 answers

I've been undergoing some depressive stuff in my past three years. I've perhaps followed the typical male pattern of trying to gut it out. Over time I've come to the conclusion I need to seek out some assistance. While researching SSRI's I ran across a product that promised relief from ADD symptoms, as well as help with benzo dependence. Loads of testimonials from happy customers, you know the drill. [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Oct 19, 2008 - 11 answers

Recommendations for alternative/private schools for a 13-year-old ADD child (Boston Area), plus ancillary questions. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Oct 15, 2008 - 2 answers

I saw the doctor to discuss ADD and getting a diagnosis. He started me on Adderall XR, 10mg, slowly increasing the dose. By 40mg, I was jittery as can be, having serious anxiety apparently caused by the medicine, but still as ADD as ever. I have a follow-up appointment with the doctor tomorrow, and want to know what to ask for. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Automatically add newly released movies to my Netflix queue? [more inside]
posted by joseywales on Sep 2, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a support group for partners/spouses of people with ADD/ADHD. I recognize some codependent tendencies in myself and I need to learn how to empower myself and unconditionally love my spouse. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 - 3 answers

is there an application that works on a mac that will allow me to post comments to multiple myspace friends at once? [more inside]
posted by binocularfight on Aug 22, 2008 - 5 answers

What are the potential longterm effects of regular amphetamine (i.e., adderall, ritalin) use? Does anyone really know? [more inside]
posted by decoherence on Jul 22, 2008 - 18 answers