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Shelley,

Your story was moving. The consistent theme in all of it is your ability to survive and look forward. These are valuable and rare traits, you can be proud of yourself for them. I also have ADD but did not find out until two years ago. Went to a psychiatrist about 10-12 years ago and he thougt I had depression, so he put me on a bunch of antidepressants. None of them helped in the long run and I became increasingly more demoralized. But I made it my business to read, talk to other professionals, listen to colleagues, and investigate new treatments. Then one day I was at my chiropractor's  office and he mentioned how his autistic son was so out of control at school he took him to the Amen Clinic in Reston, Virginia for a brain scan. The results showed he had some overactive areas in his brain and he was low on specific supplements. A program was devised for him including medication, supplements, diet changes, sleep recommendations, regular physical excercise, and a routine for doing his homework and chores. The kid ended up scoring in the 99th percentile on standardized achievement testing and his aggression disappeared over time. In other words he was transformed.

Anyway the chiropractor suggested I give the Amen Clinic a call. I did and they did a brain scan on me. Come to find out the doctor said I had Overfocused ADD. That is, when I engage in an activity I am completely absorbed. I am unaware of anything or anyone else at that moment. Troube is when I would finally finish an activity or tire of it I would be in a fog. If someone pestered me or pushed me when I was in that state I would blow up like a volcano. The doctor said my type of ADD occurred in 10% of all ADD/ADHD people and it was most commonly seen in jet fighter pilots. And he told me to no surprise on my part that I did NOT have depression. What he said was I had Clint Eastwood depression: I might kill the other guy, he might kill me, so what? The point is I relate to the struggle you went through  with this condition. But there is help out there and it can be different for those who suffer from it. Now I get twice as much done in half the time. And I know the meds are a good fit for me because when I forget to take them I am a different person and everyone notices. Luckily my friends at work have the same condition and they support me when I occasionally forget the meds.

Like you I have a primevil connection with dogs, but particularly with Shepherds. I am on my 4th one now. My first was Max, a black and tan, 130 pound obsessed protector. I used to walk through alleys just to watch people freak out when they got close and saw him. Then I got two long haired shepherds from the same litter and they were obsessed with protecting each other! One of them died in September due to spinal disease. He was five. I was in mourning for six months, and even now I get sad thinking of him. I purchased a pick of the litter King shepherd in February and he is just fantastic. Hopefully the cross breeding will provide a heartier constitution. His grandfather is Bustah of Chateau de Chief. He is the winningest King Shepherd in the American Rare Breed Association's history of competitions. He weighed 156 pounds and was pictured in James Fogles' book "The Encyclopedia of Dogs." His father is Dakota of Chateau de Chief and he is very dark and weighs 140 to 145 pounds. I named my puppy Angus and I hope to show him in the ARBA competitions. But he will also get obedience training as well as training in agility and protection like I did with my two long haired sheperds. It's all fun and it gives me more opportunities to bond with my dogs.

I wish you mad success in your business ventrue in Pa. I'd be interested in the development as you go through this journey. People with ADD/ADHD are contagious in their enthusiasm. This is why others are so drawn to them. And they are great at dealing with lots of variables and/or chaos. Th

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Im Steve, 67 years old and born in London during the 2nd world War, House Bombed so evaxcuated to Newbury in Berkshire at 9 months old with Mother and three brothers and Sisters

Grew up there and took an interest in Racing Pigeons from Dad who raced in London before the War, When he came out of the RAF after the War i joined him and carried on now with my brother to the present day

Also trained and competed in the sport of Karate for over ten years before i got injured which stopped it,

I  also rode out steeplechasers for the race horse trainers on the sundays when i had an hour or so to spare,

managed to compete in three marathon races best time of 3 hours 14 minutes.

Moved to Belgium to live and Race the Pigeons at International level against eleven countries, Long Distance racing to Barcelona 700 miles,

Always had a Dog but got interested in German Shepherd Dogs and now own Two, I am very keen to enjoy Schutzund Training and gain some titles and compete in some trials later on.

I  train three times a week at a club, my trainer being the Belgian Schutzund Captain of Belgium

All in all i have led a quiet  life, but one i have enjoyed

Should add to the post above. I like straight foreward people who call a spade a spade. i dislike rudeness or people who think they are above others

Blimey!! Why do all the best of t'  Karate Kick Boxers come from Steve1's neck of t' woods? be thar something in t' water?  thar be Bas (El Guapo) Rutten, t' great Ernesto (Mr. Perfect) Hoost and probably t' best of all times Rob Kaman Aye! Now we have another in t' GS dogman Steve1 Aye!!

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My Name is Brigitte 52 yrs young  divorced  going on 15 yrs single and love it,reside in FL. Have 2 grown Children in VA 2 grandchildren and one on the way. Originally from Germany in the US since 1982, I have My Bachlors in Criminal Justice, Licensed Cosmetologist ,Certified Vet. Tech  I was born into the GS my father was a Breeder, Trainer and Warden.

I love the Longcoats have 2 4 month old pups Khan and Nakahili imports, have a plush female Myah SAR and a young Standard male started in SchH.

I never did Conformation but I will try it this year . I own a Horse Arabien/Quarter hes name is Benjamin he resides in PR with my sister, and runs on the track.

My hobby is my dogs .

Wow you have started a megga post.My name is Lynn i am 51yrs female.I grew up in a shepherd family .I have worked and shown shepherds .I have shown a dog at crufts .I breed shetland ponies and lucas terriers to .I am crazy about shepherds .