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ADHD and PTSD forum?

Posted by 2026 @2026, 2 days ago

I am 60 yrs old and have recently been diagnosed with ADHD due to PTSD. The events of my life have been beyond stressful as everything in my life changed. I would like to connect with others that have similar experiences of challenges at work. I need to approach my boss for accommodation because I get confused, have memory loss, and have difficulty doing everything I need to get done. I am in healthcare and because I am now willing to accept my diagnosis, I have made myself checklists to help me keep track. And I just got a work Dayplanner to help me organize. I have been in healthcare 39 years and have never had any issues with what I experience now. Is there anyone out there that is in a similar situation? I feel completely isolated and my 2 colleagues notice my cognitive issues and I think one of them is documenting… I will speak with my boss Monday.

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westd | @westd | 2 days ago

I am out there & experiencing cognitive issues from 4 TBI’s I’ve had, just letting you know you’re not alone. I had to step away from my IT job that I absolutely loved, great pay, people, & atmosphere! That’s great your aware & trying new pathways to keep task. Kart-Horse. Well done. Can’t control what others do think or say. Everything works until it doesn’t. DBT therapy was a great tool for me to reorganize & feel confident again. Good Luck. Sauna & heat block proteins & fasting along with the diet change is absolutely amazing! Apologize the sauna was after thought no correction for someone who may understand just that. Okay good luck!

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2026 | @2026 | 2 days ago
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@westd

I am out there & experiencing cognitive issues from 4 TBI’s I’ve had, just letting you know you’re not alone. I had to step away from my IT job that I absolutely loved, great pay, people, & atmosphere! That’s great your aware & trying new pathways to keep task. Kart-Horse. Well done. Can’t control what others do think or say. Everything works until it doesn’t. DBT therapy was a great tool for me to reorganize & feel confident again. Good Luck. Sauna & heat block proteins & fasting along with the diet change is absolutely amazing! Apologize the sauna was after thought no correction for someone who may understand just that. Okay good luck!

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Awww thank you so much for your reply. Yes I am intermittent fasting! I am sorry to hear of your life transitions in order to apply self care.. your job sounded wonderful. I wish for you that you either have found another wonderful or on a search for one. Thank you for reminding me that we cannot control what others do think or say. Tis true. And I just ‘sat’ for a little and realized that no matter what happens to me and my job, it will be doable. Right now it’s scary, and it’s doable. I am struck with the number of TBIs… I work in neuro.. 1 TBI is one thing but I am sorry to hear of the 4 you experienced. Your execution of your thoughts is great. Thank you again.

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2026 | @2026 | 2 days ago
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@westd

I am out there & experiencing cognitive issues from 4 TBI’s I’ve had, just letting you know you’re not alone. I had to step away from my IT job that I absolutely loved, great pay, people, & atmosphere! That’s great your aware & trying new pathways to keep task. Kart-Horse. Well done. Can’t control what others do think or say. Everything works until it doesn’t. DBT therapy was a great tool for me to reorganize & feel confident again. Good Luck. Sauna & heat block proteins & fasting along with the diet change is absolutely amazing! Apologize the sauna was after thought no correction for someone who may understand just that. Okay good luck!

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Btw. How do I decrease heat shock proteins? Just not get stressed? Anxiety and L-Reuteri probiotic. I don’t know how much to take and it is hard to find a doc that knows but it significantly calms me down - it decreases cortisol… also: red light therapy helmet. Looking into it now.

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