ADHD - No Fear, No Limits

Right from childhood I was afraid most of the time...my fears ranged from my future to even the telephone. That changed with my diagnosis of ADHD in September 2007 by Dr. Neville Misquitta.

After moving to Germany I visited Dr. Ulrich Rothfelder in Munich in Nov 2008 .


During the visit Dr. Rothfelder reviewed my case history. I told him that in my professional life after opting for my preferred role of a designer rather than a project manager I was feeling a sense of relief which was helping me feel better. I had been on ADHD medication (Atomoxetine) for 15 months during which time I took the important decision of changing my job and role without self doubt. I told Dr. Rothfelder that I felt reasonably confident to try to manage without medication and he completely supported me. Under his supervision I tapered-off my medication during the next 2 weeks. During a follow up visit in March 2009, I mentioned to Dr. Rothfelder that I no longer have any fears and he said, "There is nothing to fear". Hearing that from him gave me a special feeling which I cannot describe in words. After coming back home I made a group in LinkedIn with the title -

ADHD - No Fear, No Limits
It is a group for those who believe ADHD when managed well has nothing to fear and as Michael Phelps has shown, there are No Limits as well.