So, it’s a beautiful Saturday morning and it’s time for me to wake up and get started with my day. I had an 11:15am appointment with my psychologist, and I was actually looking forward to it. I know there are some out there that either don’t buy in to the whole idea of a psychiatrist or they just don’t think they would enjoy it, but I actually do. Granted, I’ve only gone twice so far…but each time I’ve left feeling much better than I did when I was walking in to the appointment.
I was ready to go…all except for the fact that I did not know the address of where I was going. No problem though. I thought I would just make sure to leave plenty early enough so I could drive around and find the place. See, I just recently bought a brand new car so driving is not really an issue to me. I love doing it…especially in my new car. So I’m driving…and I’m driving…and I’m driving. Basically getting nowhere. I thought for sure that I would remember where I was going but yeah, I didn’t. Then, as I’m driving I remember that I had forgotten to take my Focalin. Not good. So now I’m getting nervous about the fact that I didn’t take my meds, I’m getting frustrated that I’m not finding the place and even more irritated at the fact that this all could’ve been avoided had I taken a card on my first visit.
This is all just another daily happening when dealing with ADHD. I thought for sure that I would remember where the office was, so I didn’t write down the address or take a card (procrastination). I then decided to place blame on the office staff because they should’ve called me to ensure that I was still going to make it in for the appointment (total avoidance).
Granted, I finally did find the place and although I was a bit flustered in the beginning, I explained all of this to my therapist and everything was fine. I’m learning more and more each day on how to not only get by with ADHD but ultimately live with and overcome many of the difficulties that I had been handling daily. So, that being said, I’m also trying to make sure to write in this blog so I can hear from others to see what troubles they deal with when it comes to living with ADHD.
My name is Jayne, although I go by Sparkles, and after much consideration (and procrastination) I'm finally starting my ADHD blog. I would've started sooner but one of the stigmas of ADHD is the art of procrastination. That being said, please do not look for this to be updated on a daily basis. I do have a goal of at least one entry per week, but it's just that, a goal, and I am going to work at it.
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