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Hi! I'm a college student who has been dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and depression for many years. In the last couple years, I began to exhibit symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness, in a way that is very characteristic of narcolepsy without cataplexy. However, getting any answers in finding a diagnosis of what is causing my sleep issues has been difficult, and it may be a year or more before I am able to even try again to get answers. I'm currently feeling quite a bit alone in my struggles with sleep issues, and this is exacerbated by my anxiety. Hoping to find some common ground among others here!

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can give you symptoms of anxiety. Between 25 and 35 per cent of ADHD children also have an anxiety disorder, however, anxiety affects only 5 to 15 per cent of children in the UK. In some cases it’s clear that a child has symptoms other than pure ADHD, and parents, teachers or a medical expert will pick up on these. For example, in noticing apprehension, extreme worry or trembling. Recognition of ADHD may come after you/your child expresses how they're feeling, eg during the assessment consultation or follow up visits, when questioned about progress in school, family and peer relationships etc. There are some occasions where it can be hard to detect an anxiety disorder that co-exists with ADHD, because the type of symptoms may overlap. If this is the case, diagnosis may be gradual as other symptoms are treated and your child’s behaviour is monitored over time. In general, children with ADHD and anxiety are said to find life more stressful than those who just have ADHD. They’re also more likely to have greater problems at school and in social situations. However, having an anxiety disorder alongside ADHD can sometimes affect how children react to their ADHD medication, particularly stimulants, these findings have not been conclusive however. Adults who are diagnosed with ADHD can also be affected by anxiety with their condition. Like with children, a medical expert will diagnose this (GP, Psychologist), however, there is more treatment available to adults who have ADHD and anxiety. I myself have ADHD and anxiety, making life difficult for myself, I am stressed so easily and reactions etc are alot weaker.

Right, So I am 22 and I was diagnosed recently, tried 2 meds and no luck so far, and I feel like my family doesn't understand me, like I can't explain it to them, and they keep saying that if u can't concentrate its because u don't want to, and if u are not listening its cuz u don't want to, and so on, my mum says she understand but when it comes to things she really doesn't, like she keeps saying I got it too, she was never diagnosed tho and I don't think she got it, cuz she would understand my issues then, and she keeps bringing herself up as an example and i just don't know how to deal, thats why I am here, need people who have been there before, people who understand like being diagnosed actually proper upset me, it made it all clear and like its there and there is no escape from it

I am just having a problem with my nights and days right now and it's pissing my wife off. Who by the way I had to commit to the hospital for depression, because no one would accept her.

Possible Trigger Warnings for Trichotillomania!! Cutting!! And Abuse mentioned: The name is Littlestbit, or Lil Bit, Bit, etc etc. I'm hoping hitting the web will help me manage my anxieties and hair pulling issues. I've been pulling since I was a little girl, and even had therapy sessions as a little one for a few weeks. For about 6 years I was free of the pulling episodes, I would occasionally pull out my hair, but I think subconsciously I didn't pull because I kept my hair in a near buzz cut. And dyed it about every three weeks, cutting it about every 4 weeks. Over the past year my life went from being homeless, jobless and ending medical bill dodging- to finding the first man in my life (let's call him Jim), a career and absolution with my family. Before Jim I bounced from woman to woman, fresh off a G.E.D and skidding from one menial job to another. The beginning of April last year I managed a certification in medical assisting, while going through a very abusive and toxic relationship with a woman who I would've given my everything for (and I did in the end). Jim snuck into my life a few weeks after my break-up and wormed his way into my life. At first the emotional dependency was terrifying. I couldn't let him know I had explosive panic attacks, that I'd pull my hair out in fist fulls sometimes. That I had no control over my paranoia and emotions at times. The months have flown by and I have let slip at times I can control, he now knows of my paranoia, my smaller anxieties and that in the past that I used to cut to cope with stresses. Lately my family and now Jim, have been finding little piles of hair in the carpet. I had no idea I was pulling again. The scariest thing for me? I've spent this past year purposefully growing my hair out, healthy and strong- all representing how I have grown this past year. I don't want to cut my hair off again! It's killing me slowly- I catch myself twinning my hair in between my fingers, that small bit in my brain screaming to pop it out. One by one. I start school in June and I've had a few meetings with my GP about anxiety meds, possibly starting on some medication to control my ADHD and having my insurance cover monthly therapy sessions. Im terrified that now I am pulling again I'll be bald by fall. What can I do?

I've had tinnitus for many years, but am only now understanding how debilitating it can be on mental health. I've gone from being a former CPA with multiple masters' degrees in a director level position with the State of Texas to unemployed and emotional unstable living in a motor home in a state park. I've lost my ability to deal with even slight irritations and am impulsively buying stuff I don't need, thinking it will make me feel better. I realize that it's the focus on the buying that distracts me and the thought that the item will make me feel better, but when it arrives in the mail, I wonder "What was I thinking!!" I have Meniere's syndrome that was determined to be service connected (U.S. Navy) and was medically retired. Currently disability awarded at 80%. Also have rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages and ADHD (I think the ADHD is more about being distracted from the tinnitus - it is currently at 80 dB & 6000 HZ in the right ear and 45 dB & 3000 HZ in the left ear. I have dizzy spells almost daily and my hearing loss is fairly high. Fortunately, I have a prescription for Xanax and take it 2 - 4 times daily at the lowest dose. Also take Ritalin as needed. I feel myself becoming more and more reclusive and know that that is not the answer. How does one socialize with chronic anxiety and a high level of irritation? The irritation is more about the hearing loss than anything. I HATE having to ask people to look at me when they talk and to speak up, so I avoid social situations. I am grateful for the internet and hope this support group can help.