I have excellent spatial intelligence and ADHD. What jobs would be great for me besides surveying?
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posted by lover
on Apr 28, 2012 -
8 answers
I've struggled with what I believe to be ADHD for a long time. I've read through "Driven to Distraction" and it describes me perfectly. I went to the doctor and was basically told that since I have a job and completed college, medication won't do me any good. Say what?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
19 answers
I am about to start taking ADD meds. My approach to work has been haphazard in the past, and I'm I'm hoping to improve my habits. What strategies should I attempt to make the most of any improvements in attention that I experience?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 23, 2012 -
6 answers
I was selected for a 2012-13 Fulbright Core research grant, but I'm concerned about the medical clearance. Does my ADHD diagnosis mean I'll be denied clearance?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2012 -
4 answers
My fiance is not speaking to me. We are in a long-distance relationship. He is depressed, has ADHD, a probable gaming addiction, and not doing well in law school. How can I help him?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2012 -
23 answers
AskMe: we need help. My girlfriend just found out that her health insurance was terminated for non-payment (she thought she had paid it, and when I get home this evening we'll double-check our accounts to see what happened.) Whether the error was hers or the insurance company's, the company has stated that it'll take them 10-14 days to know whether or not they can reinstate the plan regardless. She has a pre-existing condition (ADHD), so consistent coverage is very important - and Ms. MP is starting to freak out. What's our next move, and how do we get through this?
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posted by (The Rt Hon.) MP
on Apr 19, 2012 -
8 answers
My availability is minimal, and my absolutely wonderful boyfriend is a fairly bad planner (due to ADHD)...how do we go about making sure that we see each other without me feeling like I'm controlling and him trying to see somewhat into the future to make a plan?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2012 -
13 answers
37 y.o. with ADHD here, diagnosed a few years ago. Ritalin works a bit, but gives me headaches. Dexadrine doesn't seem to do a whole lot except make sleep impossible (hence the 6am post). My psychiatrist says that if I don't tolerate those, I won't tolerate the others, either. Are there any non-prescription supplements or medications that might help and have some kind of hard evidence to support their efficacy?
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posted by The Dutchman
on Apr 3, 2012 -
20 answers
Asking for my 25-year-old brother: do you know of free or cheap mental health resources in Houston? Or a great therapist with a sliding scale?
I'm doing the requisite googling, but just in case I miss something ... Thank you so much!
posted by jessca84
on Mar 28, 2012 -
4 answers
How can I learn to stay focused while talking (and listening) on the phone, particularly in professional contexts?
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posted by brackish.line
on Mar 28, 2012 -
6 answers
Basically, what it says. I've been brushing up on my math skills via
Khan Academy, and I'm running into a problem I hit when I was in school. Basically, the math *concepts*, like Algebra, Trig, and the like? I'm able to get really easily. But, manipulating the numbers and doing the basic arithmetic? Hard. Sometimes even with a calculator, I'll miss carrying over a negative sign, and I'll get the problem wrong, despite knowing the concepts really, really well. What's going on here? Is my ADHD not under control? Are these symptoms of Dyscalculia? What? Ideas, hivemind!
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posted by spinifex23
on Mar 10, 2012 -
28 answers
Lost my health insurance, & the last 6 months of fighting my ADD w/out Adderall has started to effect my job performance. Monthly doctor appts to get the rx are $150, & Adderall w/out insurance is $90. I can't afford $240/month! Plus there's the Adderall shortage everyone's experiencing. I've seen a lot of OTC pills claiming to mimic Adderall, but are there any that work?
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posted by wannaknow
on Mar 5, 2012 -
19 answers
ADHD sufferers and busy types in general: how do you handle the mental transitioning between different projects, or areas of your life?
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posted by gallusgallus
on Feb 3, 2012 -
5 answers
How can I better manage and balance and save my relationship, college, and work along with my ADD?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
15 answers
Is Tenex (Guanfacine) a reasonable first choice of meds for adult ADHD, primarily inattentive?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2012 -
4 answers
I've been working a shitty shitastic part-time job (somewhat in my field) for the past four months, and today I've received a job offer for an awesome full-time position in entertainment! I'm super excited. Here's the thing: I'm bipolar/ADHD, and I'm not sure how to handle the new job or the job-quitting.
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posted by themaskedwonder
on Jan 18, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for someone to help me with practical aspects of my ADHD - life coach, psychiatrist, therapist? What am I looking for?
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posted by SNWidget
on Jan 10, 2012 -
7 answers
My son's school has suggested that he has ADHD. We've long suspected this as well. Now what?
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posted by Crotalus
on Jan 4, 2012 -
13 answers
How do I pick a psychiatrist when I can find absolutely no information (besides the basics like contact info and education history) on any of the doctors in my area?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2011 -
7 answers
How do I stay confident and not feel overwhelmed in my unemployment, 2.5 years after graduating ?
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posted by fizzix
on Dec 13, 2011 -
14 answers
I am a woman in her early 30's who has been diagnosed with ADHD (or ADD, I don't remember what behavioral health folks call it now) by four different pdocs. I am looking for a therapist in either the NW Suburbs or North Shore suburbs (preferrably those accessible via 294) of Chicago who specializes in dealing with people in my situation.
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posted by princesspathos
on Nov 27, 2011 -
1 answer
Smart people who did badly in college - how did you regain your footing and develop your work ethic and study skills?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2011 -
21 answers
I'd like to see professional who can help me develop tools/strategies to cope with ADHD. Should I see an ADHD coach? A cognitive behavioral therapist? How do I go about finding someone?
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posted by lunasol
on Nov 14, 2011 -
10 answers
What is treatment for ADHD in an adult like? I need to get an estimate of how often one goes to the psychiatrist for ADD/ADHD after the initial screening. (If he thinks I am ADD, of course.)
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posted by artychoke
on Nov 8, 2011 -
20 answers
PDX Filter: Had a small meltdown last Friday and came home from work. Today I'm feeling completely detached from my job and I just want to get some help once and for all. What kind of mental health facilities can I call up today about getting in this afternoon? More snowflake-y stuff inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 7, 2011 -
8 answers
Do people write differently when they're on Adderall? Do
you write differently when you're taking Adderall? I am interested primarily in those taking it as directed rather than using it for studying, but I'm interested in any perspective.
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posted by aabbbiee
on Nov 4, 2011 -
24 answers
Urgently seeking recommendations for an Adult ADHD expert in the SF Bay Area who also has expertise with anxiety disorders.
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posted by Sock of Silliness
on Oct 17, 2011 -
2 answers
ADD Filter (YANMD) - I am at the end of my rope with my ADD symptoms and feel stuck in the fact that heart issues prevent me from going on something like Straterra. Any other options or suggestions?
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posted by UMDirector
on Oct 17, 2011 -
16 answers
What is the single thing, aside from medication, that has helped you most with your ADHD/chronic disorganization?
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posted by granted
on Oct 16, 2011 -
27 answers
I am 39, single, and a college educated professional. I make decent money, but managing it is a totally different story. I have ADHD. I have been on the hunt for the perfect idiot-proof-pay-my bills software (for a Mac) and I’m at a loss. Help.
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posted by Amalie-Suzette
on Oct 8, 2011 -
22 answers
Can add interfere with someone's capacity to work the therapeutic process? Anecdotes and data both welcome. Particularly interested in therapy with homework eg CBT. When the add is treated, does therapy effectiveness increase?
posted by By The Grace of God
on Oct 3, 2011 -
8 answers
How can I ensure my kid isn't being penalized for his disabilities in school? He's a 13-year-old 7th grader who's been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD (hyperactive type) and is on meds (and receives therapy as needed) for both. He is a reasonably smart, very chatty little dude.
In a recent discussion with one of his teachers, I discovered that he's being penalized and verbally reprimanded for calling out in class.
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posted by kinetic
on Sep 25, 2011 -
34 answers
I want to go to the gym, but the gym is so
boring. Reading books/listening to music/watching TV during compatible exercises (i.e. no books with free weights) doesn't seem to help. How can I keep myself stimulated so that I can get through more than 30 minutes of working out?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Sep 19, 2011 -
30 answers
Do professional psychologists have a way to quantitatively measure the attention span of humans?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Sep 17, 2011 -
12 answers
I am having trouble sleeping, which is leading to minor migraines. In addition I have a host a minor ailments and am not sure which problem to try and solve first, and which flavor of medicine would be the most helpful. In other words, I feel stuck.
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posted by mecran01
on Sep 12, 2011 -
25 answers
Psychologist says his approach to ADHD is based in developmental psychopathology and that he thinks disruptions in parental attachments could cause ADHD symptoms - is there any basis to this?
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posted by Flitcraft
on Sep 8, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm looking for a very specific kind of therapy/mindfulness training for my kid. I'm in the SF Bay Area.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
10 answers
Are there any ENFPs (Myers-Briggs Type) medical doctors out there with advice on how to get through all of the mundane, logical coursework that prerequisites and medical school classes entail?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Aug 16, 2011 -
10 answers
I was prescribed Strattera for my adult ADHD, but after reading up on this drug I'm not so sure I want to take it. I'm looking for any Strattera experiences you may have, as well as general advice on the whole tweaking psych meds thing.
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posted by indognito
on Jul 28, 2011 -
15 answers
Any recommndations for an herbal/OTC concentration aid that does NOT increase blood pressure?
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posted by mreleganza
on Jul 8, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm a freelancer with plenty of ideas for what I
should be doing to improve my business (and life in general), but I have a real hard time getting down to work without any kind of accountability or structure in my life. So here's what I'm thinking: Find 2 or 3 like-minded people and have brief daily check-ins via video conference to state our goals between now and our next session, and how we've done since our last session -- just keeping each other honest and on some kind of schedule. Where do I find people who would like to participate?
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posted by SampleSize
on Jul 8, 2011 -
12 answers
