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   I am a man living in UK and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was in my teens but did not stay on the medication. Now I find I have spent a number of years “self mediating” and now need to get some help. I have been to my GP but she was not helpful and said that in the UK they did not recognise ADHD in adults.
   I am desperate and really want some help, please could someone tell me where I can go in London.

   Thanks

   Posted by Steven Ford | January 12, 2012, 9:29 am
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     Hi,

     You’ll get more detailed advice and support on the actual forum – link above, but in the mean time we suggest either seeing another GP at the same practice, if there is one, or going back to the same one and politely but firmly (yes we know it is hard, but it is the best way!) point out to her that adult ADHD is in the NICE guidelines and she should refer you to a specialist. We’ve even heard of some people printing out copies to bring along, but that might be overkill. Anyway, you can find various versions (aimed at patients, doctors etc) here:

     http://aadduk.org/library/know-your-rights/

     Come on the forum and tell us how you got on.

     Posted by AADD-UK | January 12, 2012, 12:03 pm
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   Hey there. Its come to my attention, that
   though theres support for parents with kids
   with ADHD, and Adults, theres nothing clear reg
   16-18, we need to inform all on group websites,
   this age group welcome if they bring an appropriate
   adult. Thus covering us by law.

   Posted by Karen Tipping | December 29, 2011, 8:14 pm
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   Hi everyone.
   I am the mother/carer of an adult with Asperger`s syndrome. We are seeing a specialist who suggested that he also has adhd,, so i looked up the symtoms etc for adults and to my suprise, they were describing my life and my problems! I am so relieved!
   At last I am beginning to find answers for most of my bad ahbits, which in the past were put down to failures that I could correct if I wanted to try hard enough. I have felt so inadequate and suffer badly from my lack of focus and my chronic disorganisation. Now, I hope I can help myself to overcome some of my problems and stop beating myself up over them.

   Posted by Susan | November 6, 2011, 5:22 am
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   Hi, I’,m a brazilian mom of a 7 year-old boy who was diagnostic with add early in this year. At first, i was so concerned about this disease and it’s consequences that i couldn’t even sleep.

   After a mouth of despair and a lot of research, dozen doctor’s visits … Although i was concerned about the use of ritalin, he is taking the medicine since June.

   He never had problems in learning but he’s very distracted… he’s pencils keeping falling down a hundred times per hour…. He keeps moving in chair… he’s “talks” to his scissors… But I ‘ve never imagined it was a disease needed to be treated.

   Now he is also taking psychological treatment to improve himself.

   I’ve been reading articles about the reduce of add symptoms when kids are able to spare time in open spaces, out door activities… Anyway, is there a explication of this?

   My son takes classes of swimming and judo but when he plays with other kids without an adult interference he seems to be less distracted for a while what do not occurs after theses lessons. Is there a reason? does anyone observe anything similar?

   Thank you in advanced,

   Symone Mesquita

   Posted by symone mesquita de oliveira | August 21, 2011, 4:25 pm
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     You may like to post this in the section of the Forum for parents. Click the link above and it will take you to the Forum which is hosted by a different site (because we haven’t yet worked out how to get WordPress to host a Forum for us).

     Posted by AADD-UK | August 23, 2011, 12:41 pm
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   Tried to log on without success think that says it all, what I wanted to say was having ADHD in some walks of life is good, I am an ex Soldier and having hyperactivity and aggression was good as long as it was focused and there made sure you were, When I got out I found it difficult but anyone who goes day by day conquering your base feelings from ADHD knows what I mean. I have never had the guts to go to my doctor and ask for drugs to calm me down, I;m originally from the North east so I used alcohol instead big mistake. Then I met the Love of my life , she works in a Medical Centre and she was the one who said I might have .. Her understanding made the difference, needed to share that

   Posted by Geoff | August 1, 2011, 1:12 am
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   I’m an adult who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. I am also a graduate student at the University of Utah (USA) who is studying ADD/ADHD populations to help people, like me, who are struggling with the disorder. Currently, I am conducting a research survey that needs a large number of ADD/ADHD participants (ESPECIALLY MEN). If you could… take ten minutes and fill out the survey I would be grateful. Note: The survey is confidential, anonymous and for educational purposes only. No identifying information will be collected and your answers will not be shared with anyone outside of university faculty involved in the research. You may withdraw at any time.

   https://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/560667/ADHD-and-SA

   Posted by Electra | June 16, 2011, 6:52 pm
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   Love this website

   Posted by Karen Tipping | May 14, 2011, 10:58 pm
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