ADD Coaching
 

Does anyone out there have any experience with ADD Coaching? Of all the reading I have done about ADD, they always talk about the skills and tools to help retrain or should I say use our existing traits to fit in in a non-ADD world, I can't find any such thing. I know there are ADD coaches on the internet but I don't see a lot of availabilty about people in real life that have that type of experience. I think it would be more helpful to me if I could see somebody in person. I started DBT because it has been touted that it can be helpful for that but I don't think so. Not when the counselor is just reading out of the book and can't think outside the box. I don't think I am going to continue.

I'm so frustrated. I just need help to get my world and my life orgainized and I am sorely lacking support in my real life. I qualify for a disability with the state for vocational rehabilitation but so far, they don't know squat either. I used to work in a relatively unique high pressure job, that no longer exists and when I tell people what I used to do they say "Wow!" It's an against all odds, kind of thing I guess. I'm intelligent and I am capable but as more and more time goes by I feel like I am nothing. :(

~Hope

Hope, I can relate to much of what you have posted. I am over a certain age, where many women report memory issues. I take a medication that is said to cause memory problems. Even prior to taking this medication, I may have had some minor problems with ADD.

I too have thought about getting an ADD coach on a very limited basis, and might make an appointment in the future for a few sessions. My personal efforts have helped so much, I don't think I would need much more than that...but I do see where there is room for improvement.

I have enjoyed reading books on ADD. I recall finding one geared for college students that was helpful. One I have called "ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life," has been of assistance.

Several other types of things have helped me in this area. Probably the top helpers are: The B Vitamins, exercise, eating healthfully, doing my best to get regular sleep and of course writing things down.

Two good vitamin web sites: www.iherb.com and
another one called Life Extention make really good combination mix vitamins that might help with cognitive concerns.

I'm looking at this ingredient: phosphatidyserine, for possible help. It is said to really help with overall help with memory issues. Fish Oil might be of assistance.

You might want to post at the vitamin board here for additional good ideas.

In addition, the business section of the library or book store often have great books on organization. And the office supply stores have really good organizers to purchase. The Covey System is said to be one of the better ones. Electronic Organizers (if you are electronically inclined) are helpful to some people).