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Posted by Ted Brosnan on November 3, 2004, at 12:04:50
Hello. I am 22 years old. I am waiting now for my appointment with a neuropsychologist to decide whether I have ADD or ADHD.
I just can't believe it. I am in a state of denial despite that many aspects of my current adult functioning suit perfectly the pattern of adult ADD/ADHD. I don't have too many recollections of my childhood. But I have heard my mother talking about the way I didn't like the activites other kids at kindergarden engaged in, like singing. I have always had disciplne problems. It might be that ringing my mom would help elicit some symptoms of ADHD I had while been young.
I just can't understand how this professional can go back in time? I mean I really don't have memories of it at young age. Would he ask rather very specific questions that would indicate ADHD and that I would be able to remember and answer?! And say "oh yeah I had that" ?!
How could I have gotten my driving licinse last year then?! Is it possible for an adult ADD/ADHD patient to be able to learn to drive and to get the lap?!!
I know that I had (not driving now) difficulties paying attention to important aspects of the road and trafic. It was just like pushing the lever down and driving..... I am still affraid of driving a car because I know (when I compare myself to mates, brother and my dad) that I just can't see things that they see on the road.
But on the day I had the test, I just had good concentration level to the degree that allowed a positive result.
Any comments would be greatly helpful.
Thanks a lot:)
Ted.
Posted by mattw84 on November 3, 2004, at 12:15:43
In reply to Possible to get driving licinse despite ADHD?!, posted by Ted Brosnan on November 3, 2004, at 12:04:50
I have had many similar thoughts, or reservations rather about driving, considering the implications of being inattentive at the wheel. Prior to my being dx'd I would run red lights on an almost daily basis without even being aware of it, just looking over and seeing the passenger white as a ghost and not knowing what was up! Pretty alarming! That considered, I am quite fortunate that of my 5 accidents only one involved another vehicle. All the others were due to impulsivity (Racing, etc..) or just bad luck. Just being aware of the problem helps a ton! You are absolutely right to be concerned with driving abilities with ADHD. Consider medication, my record has been a clean slate since I started adderall. Good luck!
Matt
Posted by ed_uk on November 3, 2004, at 12:30:36
In reply to Re: Possible to get driving licinse despite ADHD?!, posted by mattw84 on November 3, 2004, at 12:15:43
Hello Ted....
Personally, I don't drive because of anxiety. I did have a few lessons but it made me nervous so I couldn't concentrate. I once had a lesson after i'd taken a Valium and my instructor said I drove better than ever before!! (Please can no one give me a lecture about drugs and driving, I know it's not a good idea and I never did it again).Ted, perhaps Parnate would improve your ADHD symptoms and your anxiety. What do you think?
Ed
Posted by Ted Brosnan on November 3, 2004, at 13:10:12
In reply to Re: Possible to get driving licinse despite ADHD?!, posted by ed_uk on November 3, 2004, at 12:30:36
Hi mate! I know that a MAOI esp Parnate in this case can help both the AvPD and ADD/ADHD.
But I want to try the other options first. I still haven't got an official ADD diagnosis.
Still wondering. Would a stimulant like Ritalin or d-amphetamine make my SA worse? or would it make me pro socail?!
Thanks.
Posted by ed_uk on November 3, 2004, at 13:15:13
In reply to Re: Possible to get driving licinse despite ADHD?! » ed_uk, posted by Ted Brosnan on November 3, 2004, at 13:10:12
The effect of stimulants seems to be very variable in SA. Some people find that stimulants give them a confidence boost whereas others respond by having a panic attack or by getting paranoid. It might be a good idea to avoid stimulants until you've got your anxiety under control.
Ed
Posted by Eljakeo25 on November 4, 2004, at 10:40:21
In reply to Possible to get driving licinse despite ADHD?!, posted by Ted Brosnan on November 3, 2004, at 12:04:50
Sure you can, unless you already have one and lost all your points. In fact I am ADHD and almost have my pilots license.
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