Adult diagnosis omg
recently my therapist wanted 2 test me for autism and adhd. i had never considered that b4. im in my 40s and always felt diff from ppl, thought something was off with me. when i looked into how adhd affects women it shocked me cuz it described me so well. kinda coped by being a quiet person and controlling stuff to keep life not chaotic but lately its gotten too hard. started just letting myself be but that made my behaviors worse. havin trouble w time, get distracted easily. movement is what i really need, always wanna move. also found out im not actually quiet, was doing that as a defense mechanism, might not b lazy after all. this is a lot to take in rn. feel oerwhelmed. psychiatrist thinks adhd but wants me tested too. did any of u get diagnosed later? help would b appreciated. i feel like i'm all over the place right now.
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🤔sometimes it's a lot to process all at once. but finding ways to cope & getting suppot is lit. wish u luck in finding what helps ur mental health
Hi there, I just wanted to say that two years ago when I was 58, I got assessed for PTSD but my psychiatrist is pretty sure I also have ADHD. It's really tough waiting for assessments in the UK right now though. Since medication isn't an option for me, I've been working with a therapist to deal with everything. I remember being labeled hyperactive as a two-year-old and using movement and exercise to regulate myself ever since. I pretty much always have music playing through headphones too, it helps me stay regulated. My biggest struggles are overthinking every tiny detail and sleep problems-what's that about?
I've always felt like I couldn't keep up, super quiet and shy as a kid and evven into my twenties. Then suddenly I wanted to live life to the fullest but found myself struggling to fit in at work and with friends. So, after dealing with major depression for so long, I finally decided it's time to get checked out for ADHD-I'm pretty sre I've got it. If they confirm it, I'll be on the lookout for medication that can help alongside my antidepressants. It's tough seeing how the world isn't really set up to accommodate people like us who have neurodiverse brains-you know what I mean?
I've always felt like an outsider, being very quiet and shy throughout my childhood and early twenties. As I entered my thirties, I became more extroverted and eager to explore life fully. However, finding a place in the workplace or among others has been challenging. After receiving a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, I recently decided to seek an assessment for ADHD based on some research and self-advocacy. I suspect that I do have it. If diagnosed, I plan to use medication alongside my depression treatment and hope it will be beneficial. I understand the difficulties you face living with ADHD; it's clear that our society has yet to fully accommodate neurodiverse individuals.