I have recently been diagnosed with adhd (I am 42 years old). I did quit smoking three years ago, and have not really been as happy, patient or focused as I was back when I was smoking.
In doing research, I realize that a lot of people with this condition love and have a lot of trouble quitting smoking. They have also found that nicotine can be very helpful in helping people with this condition focus better (which I did when I was smoking)
The bottom line is that I am considering vaping as a way of helping me. I never wanted to give up anyway and this allows me to start again, but in a less harmful way.
Although I have passed all the tests and am sure I have this condition, I do not have some of the negative aspects that this condition can bring. I have my own (successful) business and I am very social. I make friends easily. I do have a lot of trouble getting through mundane tasks and focusing. I am currently begging to see a therapist and we are exploring meds. I started to take Straterra, but had to quit after a couple of days. The side effects were too much. I think the next one that we will try is Riddalin. I am personally thinking about self medicating with vaping. I am mostly very thankful that I have found a place where I can discuss this condition.
Lastly, I want to say this.....I am glad I found out I have this condition. I really look at it as though it is a gift. I think my personality has been greatly effected by this condition and in many positive ways. I do not think I would be who I am without this and I like who I am. I hope many of you feel the same way. Many very creative, successful people have this condition!!!
In doing research, I realize that a lot of people with this condition love and have a lot of trouble quitting smoking. They have also found that nicotine can be very helpful in helping people with this condition focus better (which I did when I was smoking)
The bottom line is that I am considering vaping as a way of helping me. I never wanted to give up anyway and this allows me to start again, but in a less harmful way.
Although I have passed all the tests and am sure I have this condition, I do not have some of the negative aspects that this condition can bring. I have my own (successful) business and I am very social. I make friends easily. I do have a lot of trouble getting through mundane tasks and focusing. I am currently begging to see a therapist and we are exploring meds. I started to take Straterra, but had to quit after a couple of days. The side effects were too much. I think the next one that we will try is Riddalin. I am personally thinking about self medicating with vaping. I am mostly very thankful that I have found a place where I can discuss this condition.
Lastly, I want to say this.....I am glad I found out I have this condition. I really look at it as though it is a gift. I think my personality has been greatly effected by this condition and in many positive ways. I do not think I would be who I am without this and I like who I am. I hope many of you feel the same way. Many very creative, successful people have this condition!!!