DAD has ADHD

05/24/2023

I was in e drug store yesterday & saw a really cool feeing figet toy which was full of heavy sand and so squishy it satisfied my need for dopamine or as I like to say it gives me my dopamine fix.

The unfortunate part is it was a bright orange dog about the size of your average palm.

So when you squished the sand his eyes would bludge out. This kind of freaked me out but I decided I needed it and off to cash out I went.

Turns out no price tag so this kind worker went in search for the right answer & returned with the same fidget toy but In a proper box with aa price on it.

A line formed impatiently behind me…the kind worker as she was coming from the back of the line, holds the bright orange toy in the air high above her head & announces “I found it !!! Who’s this little guy going to your son ?”.

I froze not knowing what to say.

My mind raced and I felt absolute anxiety & seconds felt like hours. I nodded in embarrassment.

I left the store with my goods including my ADHD fidget toy. I feel it was better to answer the way I did than explain my mental health to a line of busy people & a staff member.

It was like buying your first pl***oy mag as a young adult back in the day.

The person serving you always seemed to have to call over the store loud speaker for a price check LOL

I’ve never had a staff member say “who’s this for” yelling it at a distance.

I’m not mad at her just curious as to the question.

If you’re wondering WTH I am speaking about google “Adult ADHD fidget toys” & “Adult ADHD”

Love D.A.D

05/24/2023

Personal boundaries are important, but expect a lot of loss with friends and family as you implement them. Expect to hear “youve changed”.

This is where i tell you thier right you have ! Your not a walking mat anymore to be messed with. The ones that stay in your life & respect your boundaries…they are your tribe !

Love D.A.D

05/22/2023

The lessons of having ADHD later in life are numerous and sometimes make you feel insane !

Love D.A.D

04/06/2023

03/19/2023

As a neurodiverse individual, I am proud of who I am and the unique perspective I bring to the world.

I embrace my differences and recognize that they are not flaws, but rather strengths that allow me to see things in a different light.

Let's celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and appreciate the diversity of minds that make our world a more interesting and innovative place to live.

Love D.A.D.

03/03/2023

So far so good very little body pain after a pain control injection. Hurt like hell though this injection.

I am also finding it hard to breathe slightly in past 24 hours which is another symptom of MS.

Call into GP.

Love D.A.D

03/01/2023

I have been enduring massive fluctuating body pain sobad for the last 6 months along. With a host of other rapidly developing symptoms. The doctor thinks I might have MS.

Today I went to my first ever pain clinic as prescribed by my doctor. He took one look at my symptoms and asked if I was seeing a neurologist yet ?

I replied yes next month. He also concurred with my Dr. And said the symptoms are that of a person with MS.

The neurologist will start his investigation next.

2023 !! What a roller coaster !

D.A.D

02/08/2023

Hey guys I apologize I haven’t posted in a while. Been going through a rough time with my diagnosis and my wife not believing it’s all real. She was on the verge of saying I was faking it the other day.

I am new to this and am learning as I go as well. I don’t have all the answers yet either.

I mean they are more pronounced in my behaviours and mood since my diagnosis for sure and they are frustrating I know that, but I have 0 say as to how it affects me day to day.

Anyway non stimulant meds are still working great but I have added back in 1 Vyvanse to clear the brain fog as much as possible from the non stimulant medication which makes you sluggish.

That’s all for now. I am back to posting regularly now again.

Love D.A.D.

01/01/2023

Hi folks,

I am great feeling still with the new non stimulant med I was prescribed a few months ago.

Phew that was a mental trip the whole medication trial & error thing. But it always is. I just forgot just how serious that process can get.

Listen Happy New Year & I look forward to my continuous reporting about my new adult journey with ADHD & the reality of living life with it.

11/30/2022

Week 4 on the non stimulant medication and still going strong ! Feels good to feel good !

LOVE D.A.D

11/05/2022

It is advisable to let go of how you were taught about you or your life growing up, by broken people.

They sold you a false dream !

LOVE D.A.D