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Dyslexia and learning disabilities

Guest_128 — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:54:29 GMT

Hi, I would like to hear what other people have to say about Dyslexia and learning disabilities?

I am 45yr old,was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 38,stayed in hospital for 8 weeks, and I was put on medication for ADHD when I was 42.

6mths ago I discovered I have discovered that I am Dyslexic and or learning disabilities.(undiagnosed by professionals) I don't know a huge lot about and find I am going around in circles.

What I'm struggling with is what to do about it,

where to go for advice,

is it common with mental health,

other people's stories,

This is all new to me any advice would be great

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SubduedBlues — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:55:53 GMT

Hey there 9NL

ADHD and LD diagnosis as a child is hard enough, let alone getting it as an adult. May I suggest you have a look at the EveryDayWithADHD website. Their based in Sydney and specialize in adult onset.

Hope this helps

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Guest_128 — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 00:07:32 GMT

Thanks SB,

I will look them up to.

Hope you are well and having a good weekend.

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Guest_128 — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 09:14:16 GMT

Hi SB,

I looked up what you said,all I could see was stuff about ADHD

I am more looking for things on dyslexic and learning disabilities. Not sure if I have ADHD am on that medication to stop my mind from racing,but it also helps to keep major depression at bay.

Thankyou anyway

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Guest_128 — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 09:28:21 GMT

Couple of Examples of how my mind works

I have watched sooo many footy games over the years but

I have no clue how it is played,who is what team,how many players,if it's a try,forward pass,or when the he'll it was the Knights one and there was a massive parade that we all cheered and drank heaps of beer. The only thing I liked was checking out the bodies 😬

Do you get what I am trying to say,any stories?

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Guest_128 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:17:54 GMT

I am mostly on my iPad,today I went to the main home computer and for whatever reason it had shut down,I tried twice to put in password and failed, I didn't try again in case I totally shut down,with this I get really pissed off as it is a simple everyday task. I could of rang hubby,but how many have I done that.

Then I made minestrone soup from scratch without a recipe.

Then I made caramel banana cream slice without a recipe.

My point is I can't even Remember my postcode. Yet something's just come to me.

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SubduedBlues — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:07:41 GMT

I don't memorize player statistics, or names, or game strategies. And most of the rules I don't get either.

AFL is okay to watch, well it is when you are part of the atmosphere of the cheering crowd, but I don't get it.
NRL is okay to watch, well it is when you are part of the atmosphere of the cheering crowd, but I don't get it.
Cricket bores me, but it is more interesting than those other british sports: badmitten, tennis, croquet, polo.
NFL is okay to watch, well it is when you are part of the atmosphere of the cheering crowd, but I don't get it.
NBA is okay to watch, well it is when you are part of the atmosphere of the cheering crowd, but I don't get it.

"The only thing I liked was checking out the bodies" Well said, if it were not for the cheerleaders... to entertain those of us who don't have a clue about the game on the field... why would we even go?

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Guest_128 — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:44:35 GMT

Thankyou battery on 2% you are funny

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Guest_128 — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:46:53 GMT

Ps 1%

What are all those old commentators at the end?

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SubduedBlues — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 02:47:19 GMT

The commentators?

IMHO if you didn't managed to fall asleep watching the game on TV... then the commentators are there to whitewash the boring bits (so as to make them appear exciting to the advertisers paying to air the game), but in reality they are there to remind you of how bored you were, during the game, and in the most boring way possible as a means to ensure you fall asleep.

Seriously but, the only commentators ever worth listening too were Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets.

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Guest_128 — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 06:40:24 GMT

Crap,sorry forgot to post back😳

Footy to me is just like a lot of things these days,

fales(bleep I can't spell it and this spell check is )

Hope you are doing ok, l am just happy it's not raining or windy.

What have you been up to?

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SubduedBlues — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:56:01 GMT

Hi 9s

Mostly just work, haven't had much time to get on to BB and check the threads. Though oftentimes I miss not being able to at least read the latest threads, to see how everyone is treading along, but I must admit that sometimes these mini-breaks gives my mind the time it needs to unwind from itself.

The best thing is that I haven't been bored enough to watch a sport I don't get.

How are you pal>?
SB

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Guest_128 — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 12:10:18 GMT

Hey,

yeah Im getting a bit overwhelmed here.

I feel things are changing with me, I think it's time I take control and stop doing everything that's not appreciated.

maybe I might go play netball again 😳

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SubduedBlues — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:42:42 GMT

Netball?

I've heard of that. It's like basketball, but

No running
No dribbling
No jump shots
No backboard
And no idea how that game works.

Enjoy your game.

The sports I do understand are:

The Iditarod
Hockey (not kind adapted for grass, but the real one... the one on the ice)
International Football (FIFA)
Chess (yes, chess is a sport)

take care
SB

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Quilly — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 05:10:31 GMT

My husband and son both have a dyslexic brain structure. Each is different but similar enough that they process problems in a similar way. They are fantastically creative and great 'on the spot' problem solvers.

I explained to our son's English teacher, that teaching him in the 'normal' way, is a bit like saying to him,"well you've got a duck's beak but you're a bit of a 'rubbish' duck."

to which he now repiles, "I have a duck bill because I'm a platypus, and I'm going to be the best platypus can be."

Best book Ever, "The Dyslexic Advantage", by Brock and Fernette Eide, MD,MA

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Quilly — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 05:15:46 GMT

Oh and I do want to say that Dyslexia is Not a Disability it's a Difference. The school system is prejudiced against the dyslexic way. Diversity is essential in society. How are we going to solve problems if there is only One Way to think ????

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Guest_128 — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:47:46 GMT

Wow thanks so much, you sound like a very strong woman,which I like.

I will check out the book. It is all very new I don't really want to get into the politics I more interested in learning to better myself.

Thanks so much for your post.

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