ADD and high sensitivity, a feast of recognition!
Received life story from Carolien
Carolien on her life with ADD and HSP
Hi Jochem,
Thank you for your warm welcome. And thank you for your site. Several times I had been told by psychics that I don't produce enough dopamine. After going to someone again (search by myself) I heard it again and started googling. That's how I came across your site. A feast of recognition. Jeez 44 and only now coming to this discovery.
Most likely, I am ADD and HSP gifted. It's all new to me and a lot is falling into place. Searched for a lot of help. 2 years ago, spent 7 weeks in a convalescent home with burnout symptoms. Then things went well but after 2 years I end up at the same point again. Low self-esteem (although I seem to come across as a very strong woman), busy in my head and not only in my head. Down feeling, relationships not working out etc etc.
Desperate and despondent again looking after counsellors (mostly in the alternative circuit) who might know the answer. By now everything stopped. Because in the end, they too help you with their coloured glasses. Back after myself so...... that's where the core lies.
Warm regards,
Carolien
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Yo Carolien!
Better late than never, I really need to ff respond.
During an ADHD/ADD course at the mental health centre, I ended up with the medication doctor. Possibly my serotonin housekeeping was not in order, so: Citalopram! Even on a very low dose, I went like a RAKET! As a Burgundian Fundamentalist, I could really appreciate that, until after about 6 weeks the tide turned completely and the fun turned into a hysterical daymare.
- "Gut, maybe Your dopamine levels then"
OK...Wellbutrin 150 mg. by Glaxo Smith Kline. Carolien, I almost didn't believe it myself, but after about 4 weeks, not only are the eternal suicidal tomfoolery completely manageable (quite important!), I also experience almost 0 side effects. You recognise the severe doom thoughts when they present themselves, and almost mechanically push the misery out of your head and heart. Almost scary how well and quickly that works on a weak and undisciplined person like me.
One is not the other, everyone reacts differently to whatever medication. Still, I had to share this with you. Oh yes, I have been doing Zen meditation for a few months now (Mindfulness is just as cool) and in thin lines a slightly calmer emotional life is emerging. And it is SO relaxed & easy: claiming YOUR so many minutes of peace and quiet and really becoming a nicer and wiser person because of it.
Live fine!
Guus.