mom1968

Wow - I can't believe how many others have adhd. I am 38 yrs old and was diagnosed with it in second grade and prescribed ritalin. In middle school the school decided I didn't need to be on ritalin anymore - well guess what.... my grades dropped and by the time I was ready to graduate I had to do so much extra credit just so I would pass. I went to school for a bit after graduation but then dropped out went to work and raised my daughter. Again, yrs later I went to school for paralegal - again I dropped out telling people I had a good job and was making good money - I only had 3 courses to go before garduating. Of course, I am not at that job anymore. Well, I have now decided to finally pursue nursing but I am so scared I won't suceed at it. I am still not on any meds but truly believe I need something. I am married to a wonderful guy and it seems I screw up everything at home - between paying bills ontime or keeping up with the housework. I just seem to always put things off or not complet them. Even at my present job - I have a pile of things started but not completed. After reading all these "threads" I have decided to find a doctor who can help me and see what I need to do. I definately feel I should be on something, especially if I am going back to school - I am tired of feeling like a failure. Thanks everyone for all the information and for listening to me rambling on and on (something I always tend to do).

Hi, I am actually going for the CNA Informational Session on this coming Monday - and hoping to apply for nursing for the fall of 2007 also (at SMCC). I'm just so confused at the process of all this Any info would be great. ~ Beth