I am not bipolar, All though my posting patterns can be largely influenced and persuaded by my ADD tendencies.
I Should of seeked guidance by a psychologist much sooner. Having not been able to sustain healthy relationships with family, friends, and potential partners.. it all made a lot of sense.
Ever since I started taking concerta, my life has exponentially changed for the better. More engaged with my family, don't avoid friends, and keep in contact with those that care about me. At point, this seemed so normal these behaviors, but they were in fact very damaging. Perhaps the male pattern baldness, and my BDD has contributed a lot to my low levels of self-esteem, but I have come to accept my differences in this regard. People with ADD tend to have low self-esteem, feel withdrawn and generally have a hard time connecting with others. being over whelmed, and sensitive to the others. Despite me being very social around others, i was never able to sustain good relations with people. Always dissapearing, never keeping in contact and living in my own head.
CBT, and learning how to deal with my negative thoughts, behaviors and patterns along with concerta has been for the better.
I tried taking an SSRI, but it nothing for me... because my comorbid depression, and anxiety is entirely influenced by my ADD which has gotten worse as I have grown older.
Drugs dont teach skills, but definitely help on those moment where I need an extra boost. People have also noticed a difference at work, I no longer act impulsive, and say stupid sh*t at work without thinking This has benefits me on different levels, besides being a worker, management has taken an interest in training me for different roles within the industry I work in.
for the longest time like others, I used to cope and self-medicate with coffee as it is a CNS, and stimulant. This along with other methods, I have learned to self-deal with my problems along my life as my psych puts. Concerta has made me feel calm, relaxed and in tune with my thoughts, and what others say around me. it doesn't make me feel like I am high as people who don't have ADD would feel. I feel calm for the first time in my entire life, without over whelming anxiety.
Forgot about
@shookwun he is
legendary..Like shook a lot..Patrick is a great poster as well.