I'll be forty next month, was diagnosed at ~13 with, then, ADD, and have struggled even more with it, now ADHD, in later years than I did as a child. Concerta has been able to calm it in the past, but as creative type, I resented it because it sapped my creativity. A few months ago, I was dangerously close to becoming homeless, until my mom and stepdad saved me from that fate, and I'm now living with them until my depression, job, and financial prospects are managed a little better.
Unofficially, my mental health is the major factor in my troubles. Due to my major, chronic, depression, it's rare I have the confidence to pursue anything, rendering me paralyzed, and due to the ADHD, when I do have the confidence, my very-low attention span holds me back dramatically.
I can't imagine what it would be like if I didn't have the support of my family and access to my meds. I would be, without a doubt, homeless or dead... though, there are still too many days I wish I were one or the other: homelessness would at least allow for a hint of my independence; death would allow all of it to stop.
I totally relate to this study, even if I'm not male or actually homeless. I've never had conduct issues, and I come from a relatively normal background. My mom, who has fairly severe ADHD, doesn't suffer from depression and manages it well, being self-employed and able to wear as many figurative hats as she wants.
Interesting post, MH. Thanks.
Unofficially, my mental health is the major factor in my troubles. Due to my major, chronic, depression, it's rare I have the confidence to pursue anything, rendering me paralyzed, and due to the ADHD, when I do have the confidence, my very-low attention span holds me back dramatically.
I can't imagine what it would be like if I didn't have the support of my family and access to my meds. I would be, without a doubt, homeless or dead... though, there are still too many days I wish I were one or the other: homelessness would at least allow for a hint of my independence; death would allow all of it to stop.
I totally relate to this study, even if I'm not male or actually homeless. I've never had conduct issues, and I come from a relatively normal background. My mom, who has fairly severe ADHD, doesn't suffer from depression and manages it well, being self-employed and able to wear as many figurative hats as she wants.
Interesting post, MH. Thanks.
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