I got back from my first appointment with my psychiatrist. Turns out I exhibit all the classic signs of ADHD. If you’re keeping track, that’s 3 for 3 family members that I’ve pre-diagnosed before a psychiatrist did 🙂 Thank you Dr. Russel Barkley! Since my biological history is rather vague, this is most likely a result of my Shaken Baby Syndrome, which also caused my legal blindness. Fun times 😦 It sucks, but I`m choosing to stay positive through this process. My entire life, I`ve felt like a failure, and you`ve seen it in my many attempts in my domestic duties and other projects that I start and don`t complete. Now, there`s a reason. I`m not lazy or useless – I have a disorder that`s manageable. Yes, I do plan to try the medication, because I have people depending on me to be organized and scheduled and on the ball. It`ll definitely be interesting to see how this unfolds 🙂
May22
The Diagnosis
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