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Comment on What Works – Variety Task List by Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:18:34 +0000

This is really interesting. I just started doing an omnipresent to-do list where I put all sorts of things on it. It seems to be working out fairly well. It has also helped me become more conscious of when I start “floating” too much – zoning out, losing focus. Before when that happened, I would just feel bad about myself, which would result in more escapist impulses, and more “floating.” Now when I sense that bad “I’m floating!” feeling, I respond by picking something from my list and doing it. Just keeping the bad feelings at bay is a help – never mind the ancillary benefits of getting little (and sometimes big) things done. Glad to hear it seems to be working for you too.

(I’m not against medication, I just have had difficulty in finding a decent doctor or therapist.)

Comment on Women-Only Post! by bloggingawayadhd

bloggingawayadhd — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:10:42 +0000

I believe Yasmine is a slightly different drug than Yaz (not sure) but yeah I think BCPs have helped me (I’m much less moody and tired on Loestrin-24 than I was on Yaz). I do need to get on track and start taking supplements more regularly so I can see if they help me, too! Thanks for the info!

Comment on Women-Only Post! by shanna

shanna — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:27 +0000

I have the same problems. Right before my period I worry excesively, and my mind races. Nerves are just shot. My temper seems to be off base too. I get more fluctuations in sex drive and I feel very confused. I have to say that I tried Yasmine the birth control you spoke of. I think it does help.My nights were not as wrestless. Ive decided to go back on the pill. I found it also helps alot if you take vitamin supplements especially Omega 369, Evening primrose oil, Happy sense, Estro sense. Take out caffine ,sugar, refined flour,salt. Drink raspberry tea to reduce water wieght gain. Increase green tea its high in antioxidints. I was also told cilantro takes lead out of your body. Hope this helps.

Comment on What Works – Variety Task List by bloggingawayadhd

bloggingawayadhd — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:57:19 +0000

Honestly, I’ve never taken it consistently enough to notice a difference – sorry I can’t be of more help! I still take it as often as I remember (which isn’t often) because there are many health benefits.

Thanks for the reminder, though – I need to take it more often! If I ever do notice an impact on my ADHD I will write about it :)

Comment on What Works – Variety Task List by ingri81

ingri81 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:52:53 +0000

I just wanted to ask you if you’ve noticed any results from the fish oil yet? I just ordered some the other day and I’m waiting for it to be delivered. I have ADD(not ADHD) and getting constantly sidetracked and forgetting why I entered a room is just driving me nuts. I’ve read that the omega-3 in the fish oil is supposed to help, so I guess I’ll find out. How has it been working for you so far?

Comment on Impulse that Cost Me by ingri81

ingri81 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:51:13 +0000

I did the same thing on a site. It was a website where they auction off gift cards, but you have to pay $3 per auction you bid in, and you may end up with nothing. Yep, that one cost me $10.

Comment on Women-Only Post! by ann

ann — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:28:22 +0000

In response to your link between hormonal fluctuations and ADHD being mercury posioning is a possible answer for many of the women on this board to take into consideration. But one thing I have learned through my studies in school is that you cannot jump to conclusions. You must question everything and search for information to back it up. What I am saying is if you really believe it is mercury posioning question it. Research it out and then make a decision. We all want answers but we should not rush into anything.

Comment on GABA Supplements by bloggingawayadhd

bloggingawayadhd — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:34:24 +0000

Thanks for the info! I may have to try it again.

Comment on Update – Yaz is not working for me by bloggingawayadhd

bloggingawayadhd — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:33:24 +0000

The doctor put me on loestrin 24 a couple weeks ago, and so far it’s much better and doesn’t make me as tried and cranky as Yaz did!

Comment on What Works – Variety Task List by bloggingawayadhd

bloggingawayadhd — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:31:28 +0000

By the way, if you have any “What Works” to contribute, please let me know and I could write it up or you could guest-post!