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Post by Douglas on Dec 11, 2003 10:07:23 GMT -5
I am a neuropsychologist and an author, among other things, and I am working on a book about Adult ADHD. As I've said on the site, I'm ADHD myself.
I would like to solicit e-mail interviews with other ADHD adults and family members, followed up in some cases by phone interviews.
Is anyone willing to share their stories or thoughts for such a project? If so, reply to this thread and/or send me a private message.
Thanks!
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Post by DanielsMom on Dec 11, 2003 10:12:29 GMT -5
I'm game. I have never been officially dx but my son has and I was my son at his age all through school.
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Post by Honeysmom on Dec 11, 2003 10:19:27 GMT -5
Douglas, that sounds cool. I am glad you have a project going on, I think you will do great. ;D If you want you can e-mail me or PM me on this site, my email is listed....Becky
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Post by ChicagoRedwing2b on Dec 11, 2003 11:52:57 GMT -5
I am also interested. I am 25 and was only recently dx'ed 1 year ago. Just feel free to e-mail me.
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Post by on_edge on Dec 11, 2003 13:23:05 GMT -5
I am interested. I haven't started diagnosis yet because I have been putting my effort in DD's diagnosis. DD's next appointment is December 24 and I plan to talk about being diagnosed with the Doctor.
Stephanie
onedge84@yahoo.com
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Post by LitlBaa on Dec 12, 2003 0:51:16 GMT -5
I talked to my hubby and he's willing to participate. My email address is on my profile.
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Post by Douglas on Dec 12, 2003 10:28:48 GMT -5
I'm so pleased and grateful for your willingness to participate!
Let me tell you what I have in mind. The title of the book is "I'm Not Who You Think I Am," subtitle "The Struggles of the ADHD Adult" ... it will be a book largely oriented toward the inner world of ADHD Adults, rather than a strictly clinical summary of the condition.
I am inspired by Ron Howard's "A Beautiful Mind," which showed us schizophrenia from the inside. I want to do the same. The outline of this book will be a description of the condition, some stats about its prevalents, and summaries of its treatment. But the meat of the book will be the inner world of the ADHD Adult, with respect to family relationships, partner dynamics, struggles in the workplace and in the community.
The goal of the book is UNDERSTANDING, for the spouse/partner, family member, boss/coworker, etc. The idea is to show, from the inside out, that the ADHD Adult is NOT LAZY, NOT UNCARING, NOT INCOMPETENT - just different.
Finally, the book will end with testimonial from family members and friends of ADHDs, focusing on how they have dealt and coped and adjusted, and how they have come to appreciate the afflicted loved one. It will also feature some perspective from ADHD adults on how their condition has changed their view of life and those they love.
I am preparing e-mail interview materials now and hope to have them distributed to those interested in offering comment and input shortly after the holidays. Again, I'm very excited by this and pleased at your interest!
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Post by Veronika on Dec 12, 2003 13:46:38 GMT -5
I will help you in anyway I can Douglas. I was recently perscribed Ritalin to help me control my Adult ADD...let me know what I can do to help  |
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Post by Allanque on Dec 12, 2003 16:38:00 GMT -5
I have a question about how we'll be "cited". Will names be used? Will they be changed to protect the not-entirely-innocent-but-well-intentioned?
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Post by Douglas on Dec 12, 2003 17:07:32 GMT -5
In a medical context, real names are only generally required when the situation being discussed is otherwise publicly documented or has made its way into the popular media, requiring an accurate referent. Successful transplants are an example.
In this context, the only requirement is that genders, ages, and family relationships be accurately portrayed, for these attenuate the stories being told. Changed names are commonplace in this kind of literature, so anonymity would be preserved. (I would add that occupations would be something best portrayed accurately, for the same reason.)
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Post by 1mom on Dec 12, 2003 22:30:51 GMT -5
douglas,
count me in, too. i'll be glad to help with any questions or opinions needed from non-adhd spouses. i also have a suggestion i'd like to pass by you for the book.
congratulations on getting something out there that will help the misguided understand what adhd really is (and what it is not.)
write on!
1mom
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Post by Allanque on Dec 13, 2003 4:11:26 GMT -5
Sure, why not.
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Post by AnneM on Dec 13, 2003 12:52:40 GMT -5
Well done Douglas ;D... I am wishing you LOTS of luck. My husband is 'undiagnosed' add (and identical to my 15 year old add son) and can be contacted through the email (which is on my profile) .... he would be very happy to help too ....
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Post by tridlette on Dec 17, 2003 9:53:06 GMT -5
Douglas, you can add me to your list of resources. Diagnosed finally 4 months ago at age 38~ now having the best time of my life  because I finally feel like I am living my life, not the part of it! Laurie |
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Post by Douglas on Dec 17, 2003 10:20:54 GMT -5
Laurie, I'll take you up on that! A questionnaire is on its way to you!
Thanks so much!
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