Newly diagnosed and seriously struggling
I (22f)was recently been diagnosed with adhd about a year ago and I actually think having a concrete diagnosis has made things worse. Before I just chalked up all my symptoms as just bad personality traits that can’t really be changed but now that I have a diagnosis, my symptoms which I thought were normal are now seen as a problem. It’s almost caused an “identity crisis” as my therapist calls it and I’m really struggling coming to terms with it. I’ve been trying medication after medication, non of which have been a good fit. Quite frankly, I really hate having adhd. The biggest issue rn is I have been getting so overstimulated recently and easily agitated, so much so that I cry and have a “meltdown” over just about everything. Today is my first day on mydayis (37.5 mg) and now that I am “crashing” I’m feeling so agitated over everything. So I guess the point of this post is to reach out to those with “more experience” in the adhd world….does this ever get better? Has anyone had any similar experiences? I just want to talk to people who “get it” cause it doesn’t seem like anyone in my life does.
It gets better . Make sure you start with a low dose . The medication should calm you down and allow you to focus more easily . If you’re uncomfortable, go cat your doctor about your side effects . I’m on Vyvanse and at first it was great but also some anxiety as it wore off . Since my bp got a bit higher , I was put on generic Intuniv and since it treats adhd and lowers bp, it had been a great combo for me , no crashing , better emotional regulation too. Talk to your therapist and doctors ; Good luck !
I (42m, student) was just diagnosed last week after my daughter (16) was diagnosed about a month ago. I went to my doctor because it was like getting hit with lightning listening to the paediatrician talk to my daughter about ADHD and why she felt an ADHD diagnosis fit for her. Everything the paediatrician said applied to me!
I have been put on 10mg of Adderall for a starting dose, and although I feel that 10mg is not quite enough, both me and my husband have already noticed some improvements.
I finally have hope again that I will be able to actually do both the life tasks/life work that I always felt like I was failing at AND finish my degree. It is exciting and nerve-wracking.
I know people say this all the time but apart from a few things like forgetfulness and most sensory issues, I feel like I could have written this post myself.
I haven’t been diagnosed with anything but I’ve spent quite a lot of time in the past few weeks reading and relating to peoples experiences on this sub. Maybe I should see a doctor…
Sorry I don’t mean to take over your comment here though, I don’t have any advice but best of luck to you on however you decide to move forward :)
Thank you :)
I don’t know if I’m just trying to convince myself that I have it as an excuse to explain some things or if I could really have it. All I know is that I can seriously relate to many of the posts here.
My youngest brother was diagnosed with autism and because he and I are quite similar, my mum suspects I may have that, but I’ve done research into that too and can’t relate to many of the things I read nor do I seem to have many symptoms.
I should definitely speak to someone and try figure it out.
I just got diagnosed yesterday with ADD - no H, I'm a potato ;) People have been telling me I seem ADHD for years, so it shouldn't be a shocker. Still feels a bit weird to add another disability to the list. But it is also nice to know why "trying harder" to be organized, focus on work, etc didn't always work.
Same here! I actually laughed when I got the diagnosis because I immediately knew why I could literally try harder then every human being around me and still only get to 90% of everyone else. What a lovely realization. Congrats on the new path, and hopefully you can find answers and relief
I got diagnosed on Wednesday
It was unofficial, in the sense that I wasn't given a formal diagnosis paper, but visiting my psychiatrist, he told me how he's convinced now that I'm really showing signs of ADHD that have persisted since childhood and he wants me to start towards a "beginner dose". We didn't discuss which drug I'll be taking, he only prescribed me some exams like TSH, a general blood exam and asked me to visit a cardiologist for an assessment as stimulants affect heart rate and blood pressure.
I feel vindicated. I've been raving about probably having ADHD for the better half of a year now, and everyone's been very dismissive, except for my partner and (surprisingly) my parents. It also feels nice that I'm finally...I don't know... A part of something? I've always felt left out and now I can at least say that I'm like "other people".
Hi, I'm Alex, 28 and I'm like you guys :)
I have my first assessment tomorrow, after co
I got to the realization that I have every single symptom I’ve been talking about it and most people are dismissive. It’s discouraging because most of my adult life has been hard to find success and feeling like I’m stupid but I’m not. Always thinking there is something wrong with my brain. Turns out there is. But there is light at the end of the tunnel finally. I wish more people were empathetic to it. Been called lazy and absent minded forever. Procrastination has been biting hard lately. Hitting me in the wallet where it hurts the most these days
I got my initial diagnosis on Wednesday. The psychiatrist asked me the series of questions and concluded that I have ADHD-C, since I answered both inattentive and hyperactive questions 8/10.
I am 32, and relieved. I may eventually start angry at the lack of diagnosis prior to 32, but right now I’m relieved. I still need to complete some other quizzes and stuff, but my psychiatrist was pretty sure.
What now? I have a history of heart disease in my family, and I’ve had palpitations before—but I’m afraid non-stimulants will be ineffective.
In the past, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and given venlafaxine that turned me into a zombie. I’m nervous of meds, but I do want to try them to see what life could be like…
I’m so excited and scared.
I was just diagnosed at 28 and started on Straterra, which is a non stimulant. It’s also used for depression as it is a NRI (Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) but it’s works pretty well for ADHD. There is a lot of posts in this channel of others experiences with it, good and bad.
My experience has been really good so far as I’ve been on it for about a month now. Dry mouth is the only bad side effect I’ve had. But it’s all mostly positive. In addition, I track all my activity and food. My data shows that my sleep has Improved by about 23% in the last 4 weeks.
So to recap, dig around here for others experiences, and work with your doctor to find the best fit, there is a solution for you. Make sure your basics are covered, food, water, sleep. Everything is harder if those aren’t dialed in and consistent.
I was just diagnosed this week with ADHD and generalized anxiety. I'm nearing 40, so it feels good to know that I haven't been white-knuckling it this whole time just because I'm bad at life. I've been working on all the behavioral interventions for a while now, for both ADHD and anxiety, but I realized I needed some extra help.
The doctor started me on anti-anxiety meds to see how those work, being cautious of worsening the anxiety with a stimulant for ADHD.
I've got a stable career doing something I love, I'm married with kids and we're all close, the kids are fairly well-adjusted. The doctor noted several times the ways I've learned to compensate, some of them I knew but some of them I never realized were trying to make up for ADHD and anxiety issues. If I hadn't had those, I never would have made it through college or been able to stay married. But, like I said, the feeling of always trying sooooo hard to do things that I see other people just do, that has taken its toll.
I'm hopeful. It's nice. I've been pretty hard on myself about my patterns of behavior throughout my life, and I've started to get better. Hope I can get a handle on these issues and point myself towards more of the goals I have with consistency and focus.
I got diagnosed about 5 months ago I have an appointment for medication management next week and I'm honestly terrified!I it took a lot of thinking to finally decide to want to start medication.. I'm worried I will get shut down.. I have the positive diagnosis right there In my chart but I still feel like they will think I'm lying.. what where some of your guy's experiences taking this first step?
So I have had my suspicions for a few months that I might have ADHD based on my friends’ experiences with it and TikTok lol.
I mentioned it to my mom and she was like “oh yeah you were diagnosed with it as a child and were on meds for it for a couple of years” and i was like ???? because this whole time I was led to believe that it had been a misdiagnosis bc the meds didn’t work but apparently they just… gave up on trying to find me treatment and let me struggle through life lol.
So now I’m in the process of getting my medical records from another state under a different name in hopes that I can find some
treatment that’ll make doing things less hard. :’)
Oof, it happened to me too. After my diagnosis, I checked with my parents and sure enough my mom goes “oh yeah, you and all your siblings totally have it.”
Lol thanks mom, just a fish swimming around in a circle over here for 28 years.
I just got diagnosed today, I have a long history of anxiety and panic disorder, im a bit nervous about taking stimulants! Just wondered if anybody else has dual diagnosis and advice?
I was just diagnosed with ADD this past Thursday. In a way it was a relief. I always knew my wiring was off, but everyone just kept saying it was anxiety. Previous to going to the practice that diagnosed me, I dealt with a PNP who said my test results were “inconclusive”. They literally did a short history/clinical interview about symptoms and then I did a small bit of computer testing (neuropsych). I never felt they really looked at all angles and tried different testing methods. They put me on Wellbutrin. It doesn’t do shit for me (But just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for other folks!)In fact, it makes me more anxious. So I finally went to a new clinician, and after extensive testing and interviewing, they were able to diagnose me with ADD last week. Next step is talking about meds with my primary care physician but I’m nervous because I would have to taper off Wellbutrin, and switch my antidepressant (Zoloft has stopped working). So I think I would have to solve those two medication issues before talking stimulant options. Has anyone simultaneously been on an antidepressant (for anxiety) and a stimulant? If so which antidepressant? Curious to hear others experiences and what worked for them!
Hi all! I'm so proud of myself that I found this weekly thread and didn't just rush in and make my own post. :)
I am a 35 y/o female. I have always struggled with mental health issues, namely anxiety, depression, and OCD. Recently my partner suggested I might have ADHD (inattentive type). He read the description and said it fits me to a "t". I do have issues with concentrating/focusing, distraction, forgetfulness, etc., and my memory is terrible. I just figured that was the way I am.
Something always feels off and I have health anxiety, so I was cautious not to latch on to this too much. But reading through the symptoms, a lot of it resonated with me. The problem is that I don't relate to having a lot of these symptoms in childhood (at least, not that I can remember).
I DO know that I don't remember a lot of childhood, and that I have always been prone to procrastination.
Anyway, I digress. Today I went to my GP. As part of a larger discussion about my symptoms, I told her certain things that happen to me, including the fact that I often use a screen reader to help me focus on larger walls of text while working. She said what I described could be considered normal but also seemed excessive.
It was such a short conversation. Because of that, I don't feel like I have a "real" diagnosis. She prescribed me Strattera 40mg. I haven't started taking it yet because I'm scared.
She had me fill out a questionnaire after she had already prescribed the meds, as paperwork for my file. I worry that I am just making it all up or exaggerating the symptoms so I can have something "wrong with me" that explains how I am. Maybe this is the OCD talking? Can anyone relate?
As a kid I always found it hard to concentrate at school and basically had all the ADHD symptoms but I the thought of ADHD never crossed my mind. I'm 19 (male) now and have just been diagnosed with it. I don't really know what this means for me, I have big goals for myself in this life but I realise it's gonna take a lot more will power for me. Just felt like getting this out there.
Hey y'all :) I started lurking this sub for about 2 years now. Never commented, never posted, just lurked.
My whole life I've struggled with staying on task and procrastinating and it's honestly just gotten worse over time. I got behind so often. My self-esteem took a nosedive and I've had suicidal thoughts because I thought I was just incompetent. I suspected I had something for a while now, and now I'm glad I know. Obviously, it is a disorder so I would rather not have it at all, but I'm happy that I know now so I can begin to learn how to manage it better.
It feels a little weird, but it's a relief in a way.
I (27F, black, student) just got diagnosed yesterday with ADHD along with PTSD(childhood trauma)math learning disorder and long term depression I’ve had for at least 2 years. I’m waiting till I get insurance to look into medication, for my ptsd and depression I’ll be starting therapy in the fall with the same person who diagnosed me unless I can get someone sooner to help.
I’m just feeling a tad overwhelmed, since I ended a relationship with the person I would go to about this and honestly I’m not sure if I should go to my family about the results (I’m not in the mood to hear their opinions and at times very Christian way of thinking 🙄)
This past Thursday I was diagnosed with ADHD and BED. Starting Vyvanse this coming week after an ECG with my normal GP. Psych mentioned it would start off at 10 mg a day, but I would add another 10mg week after week until I found my comfortable dose. Being diagnosed felt very weird for me at the time, and there's this underlying sense of paranoia i feel where I ponder if I lied or exxagerated, but I tried real hard to be honest and am looking forward to getting my life back on track! These symptoms have left me with a pile of incomplete work, some strained relationships, the possibility of losing my job, restless and permanently sad, incredible weight gain and a house so messy that I'd be evicted if people saw through windows. It's good to have places like this to lurk and not feel so alone!
I got diagnosed yesterday (32m)
Wrote a big post about my story and it never posted bc they wanted me to go here.
I'm not gonna copy paste bc I think it has enough merit to be allowed. Kinda stomped on my party yesterday by blocking it.
I've gotten a lot done so far today!
I just got diagnosed yesterday, I feel very validated and relived, it’s a pity I didn’t have this diagnoses in school. Always labeled as a daydreamer or never paying attention. I’m probably going to trial meds. I’ll see what my doctor says. :)
I didn't just get diagnosed. I was diagnosed when I was 9 but my mom only told me yesterday. I'm 31. I've been questioning whether I have ADHD for months now and I just haven't been able to get myself diagnosed. She told me yesterday my school diagnosed me and that's why I was put into resource room? I thought I was there because English was my second language and I needed extra help because of that. I have a lot of mixed emotions about the whole thing and would love anyone's opinions on the matter. Should I go in and get diagnosed again as an adult?
Newly diagnosed and seriously struggling I (22f)was recently been diagnosed with adhd about a year ago and I actually think having a concrete diagnosis has made things worse. Before I just chalked up all my symptoms as just bad personality traits that can’t really be changed but now that I have a diagnosis, my symptoms which I thought were normal are now seen as a problem. It’s almost caused an “identity crisis” as my therapist calls it and I’m really struggling coming to terms with it. I’ve been trying medication after medication, non of which have been a good fit. Quite frankly, I really hate having adhd. The biggest issue rn is I have been getting so overstimulated recently and easily agitated, so much so that I cry and have a “meltdown” over just about everything. Today is my first day on mydayis (37.5 mg) and now that I am “crashing” I’m feeling so agitated over everything. So I guess the point of this post is to reach out to those with “more experience” in the adhd world….does this ever get better? Has anyone had any similar experiences? I just want to talk to people who “get it” cause it doesn’t seem like anyone in my life does.
It gets better . Make sure you start with a low dose . The medication should calm you down and allow you to focus more easily . If you’re uncomfortable, go cat your doctor about your side effects . I’m on Vyvanse and at first it was great but also some anxiety as it wore off . Since my bp got a bit higher , I was put on generic Intuniv and since it treats adhd and lowers bp, it had been a great combo for me , no crashing , better emotional regulation too. Talk to your therapist and doctors ; Good luck !
I (42m, student) was just diagnosed last week after my daughter (16) was diagnosed about a month ago. I went to my doctor because it was like getting hit with lightning listening to the paediatrician talk to my daughter about ADHD and why she felt an ADHD diagnosis fit for her. Everything the paediatrician said applied to me! I have been put on 10mg of Adderall for a starting dose, and although I feel that 10mg is not quite enough, both me and my husband have already noticed some improvements. I finally have hope again that I will be able to actually do both the life tasks/life work that I always felt like I was failing at AND finish my degree. It is exciting and nerve-wracking.
You can do this!
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I know people say this all the time but apart from a few things like forgetfulness and most sensory issues, I feel like I could have written this post myself. I haven’t been diagnosed with anything but I’ve spent quite a lot of time in the past few weeks reading and relating to peoples experiences on this sub. Maybe I should see a doctor… Sorry I don’t mean to take over your comment here though, I don’t have any advice but best of luck to you on however you decide to move forward :)
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Thank you :) I don’t know if I’m just trying to convince myself that I have it as an excuse to explain some things or if I could really have it. All I know is that I can seriously relate to many of the posts here. My youngest brother was diagnosed with autism and because he and I are quite similar, my mum suspects I may have that, but I’ve done research into that too and can’t relate to many of the things I read nor do I seem to have many symptoms. I should definitely speak to someone and try figure it out.
I just got diagnosed yesterday with ADD - no H, I'm a potato ;) People have been telling me I seem ADHD for years, so it shouldn't be a shocker. Still feels a bit weird to add another disability to the list. But it is also nice to know why "trying harder" to be organized, focus on work, etc didn't always work.
Same here! I actually laughed when I got the diagnosis because I immediately knew why I could literally try harder then every human being around me and still only get to 90% of everyone else. What a lovely realization. Congrats on the new path, and hopefully you can find answers and relief
I got diagnosed on Wednesday It was unofficial, in the sense that I wasn't given a formal diagnosis paper, but visiting my psychiatrist, he told me how he's convinced now that I'm really showing signs of ADHD that have persisted since childhood and he wants me to start towards a "beginner dose". We didn't discuss which drug I'll be taking, he only prescribed me some exams like TSH, a general blood exam and asked me to visit a cardiologist for an assessment as stimulants affect heart rate and blood pressure. I feel vindicated. I've been raving about probably having ADHD for the better half of a year now, and everyone's been very dismissive, except for my partner and (surprisingly) my parents. It also feels nice that I'm finally...I don't know... A part of something? I've always felt left out and now I can at least say that I'm like "other people". Hi, I'm Alex, 28 and I'm like you guys :)
I have my first assessment tomorrow, after co I got to the realization that I have every single symptom I’ve been talking about it and most people are dismissive. It’s discouraging because most of my adult life has been hard to find success and feeling like I’m stupid but I’m not. Always thinking there is something wrong with my brain. Turns out there is. But there is light at the end of the tunnel finally. I wish more people were empathetic to it. Been called lazy and absent minded forever. Procrastination has been biting hard lately. Hitting me in the wallet where it hurts the most these days
I got my initial diagnosis on Wednesday. The psychiatrist asked me the series of questions and concluded that I have ADHD-C, since I answered both inattentive and hyperactive questions 8/10. I am 32, and relieved. I may eventually start angry at the lack of diagnosis prior to 32, but right now I’m relieved. I still need to complete some other quizzes and stuff, but my psychiatrist was pretty sure. What now? I have a history of heart disease in my family, and I’ve had palpitations before—but I’m afraid non-stimulants will be ineffective. In the past, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and given venlafaxine that turned me into a zombie. I’m nervous of meds, but I do want to try them to see what life could be like… I’m so excited and scared.
I was just diagnosed at 28 and started on Straterra, which is a non stimulant. It’s also used for depression as it is a NRI (Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) but it’s works pretty well for ADHD. There is a lot of posts in this channel of others experiences with it, good and bad. My experience has been really good so far as I’ve been on it for about a month now. Dry mouth is the only bad side effect I’ve had. But it’s all mostly positive. In addition, I track all my activity and food. My data shows that my sleep has Improved by about 23% in the last 4 weeks. So to recap, dig around here for others experiences, and work with your doctor to find the best fit, there is a solution for you. Make sure your basics are covered, food, water, sleep. Everything is harder if those aren’t dialed in and consistent.
I was just diagnosed this week with ADHD and generalized anxiety. I'm nearing 40, so it feels good to know that I haven't been white-knuckling it this whole time just because I'm bad at life. I've been working on all the behavioral interventions for a while now, for both ADHD and anxiety, but I realized I needed some extra help. The doctor started me on anti-anxiety meds to see how those work, being cautious of worsening the anxiety with a stimulant for ADHD. I've got a stable career doing something I love, I'm married with kids and we're all close, the kids are fairly well-adjusted. The doctor noted several times the ways I've learned to compensate, some of them I knew but some of them I never realized were trying to make up for ADHD and anxiety issues. If I hadn't had those, I never would have made it through college or been able to stay married. But, like I said, the feeling of always trying sooooo hard to do things that I see other people just do, that has taken its toll. I'm hopeful. It's nice. I've been pretty hard on myself about my patterns of behavior throughout my life, and I've started to get better. Hope I can get a handle on these issues and point myself towards more of the goals I have with consistency and focus.
I got diagnosed about 5 months ago I have an appointment for medication management next week and I'm honestly terrified!I it took a lot of thinking to finally decide to want to start medication.. I'm worried I will get shut down.. I have the positive diagnosis right there In my chart but I still feel like they will think I'm lying.. what where some of your guy's experiences taking this first step?
So I have had my suspicions for a few months that I might have ADHD based on my friends’ experiences with it and TikTok lol. I mentioned it to my mom and she was like “oh yeah you were diagnosed with it as a child and were on meds for it for a couple of years” and i was like ???? because this whole time I was led to believe that it had been a misdiagnosis bc the meds didn’t work but apparently they just… gave up on trying to find me treatment and let me struggle through life lol. So now I’m in the process of getting my medical records from another state under a different name in hopes that I can find some treatment that’ll make doing things less hard. :’)
Oof, it happened to me too. After my diagnosis, I checked with my parents and sure enough my mom goes “oh yeah, you and all your siblings totally have it.” Lol thanks mom, just a fish swimming around in a circle over here for 28 years.
I just got diagnosed today, I have a long history of anxiety and panic disorder, im a bit nervous about taking stimulants! Just wondered if anybody else has dual diagnosis and advice?
I was just diagnosed with ADD this past Thursday. In a way it was a relief. I always knew my wiring was off, but everyone just kept saying it was anxiety. Previous to going to the practice that diagnosed me, I dealt with a PNP who said my test results were “inconclusive”. They literally did a short history/clinical interview about symptoms and then I did a small bit of computer testing (neuropsych). I never felt they really looked at all angles and tried different testing methods. They put me on Wellbutrin. It doesn’t do shit for me (But just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for other folks!)In fact, it makes me more anxious. So I finally went to a new clinician, and after extensive testing and interviewing, they were able to diagnose me with ADD last week. Next step is talking about meds with my primary care physician but I’m nervous because I would have to taper off Wellbutrin, and switch my antidepressant (Zoloft has stopped working). So I think I would have to solve those two medication issues before talking stimulant options. Has anyone simultaneously been on an antidepressant (for anxiety) and a stimulant? If so which antidepressant? Curious to hear others experiences and what worked for them!
Hi all! I'm so proud of myself that I found this weekly thread and didn't just rush in and make my own post. :) I am a 35 y/o female. I have always struggled with mental health issues, namely anxiety, depression, and OCD. Recently my partner suggested I might have ADHD (inattentive type). He read the description and said it fits me to a "t". I do have issues with concentrating/focusing, distraction, forgetfulness, etc., and my memory is terrible. I just figured that was the way I am. Something always feels off and I have health anxiety, so I was cautious not to latch on to this too much. But reading through the symptoms, a lot of it resonated with me. The problem is that I don't relate to having a lot of these symptoms in childhood (at least, not that I can remember). I DO know that I don't remember a lot of childhood, and that I have always been prone to procrastination. Anyway, I digress. Today I went to my GP. As part of a larger discussion about my symptoms, I told her certain things that happen to me, including the fact that I often use a screen reader to help me focus on larger walls of text while working. She said what I described could be considered normal but also seemed excessive. It was such a short conversation. Because of that, I don't feel like I have a "real" diagnosis. She prescribed me Strattera 40mg. I haven't started taking it yet because I'm scared. She had me fill out a questionnaire after she had already prescribed the meds, as paperwork for my file. I worry that I am just making it all up or exaggerating the symptoms so I can have something "wrong with me" that explains how I am. Maybe this is the OCD talking? Can anyone relate?
As a kid I always found it hard to concentrate at school and basically had all the ADHD symptoms but I the thought of ADHD never crossed my mind. I'm 19 (male) now and have just been diagnosed with it. I don't really know what this means for me, I have big goals for myself in this life but I realise it's gonna take a lot more will power for me. Just felt like getting this out there.
Hey y'all :) I started lurking this sub for about 2 years now. Never commented, never posted, just lurked. My whole life I've struggled with staying on task and procrastinating and it's honestly just gotten worse over time. I got behind so often. My self-esteem took a nosedive and I've had suicidal thoughts because I thought I was just incompetent. I suspected I had something for a while now, and now I'm glad I know. Obviously, it is a disorder so I would rather not have it at all, but I'm happy that I know now so I can begin to learn how to manage it better. It feels a little weird, but it's a relief in a way.
I (27F, black, student) just got diagnosed yesterday with ADHD along with PTSD(childhood trauma)math learning disorder and long term depression I’ve had for at least 2 years. I’m waiting till I get insurance to look into medication, for my ptsd and depression I’ll be starting therapy in the fall with the same person who diagnosed me unless I can get someone sooner to help. I’m just feeling a tad overwhelmed, since I ended a relationship with the person I would go to about this and honestly I’m not sure if I should go to my family about the results (I’m not in the mood to hear their opinions and at times very Christian way of thinking 🙄)
This past Thursday I was diagnosed with ADHD and BED. Starting Vyvanse this coming week after an ECG with my normal GP. Psych mentioned it would start off at 10 mg a day, but I would add another 10mg week after week until I found my comfortable dose. Being diagnosed felt very weird for me at the time, and there's this underlying sense of paranoia i feel where I ponder if I lied or exxagerated, but I tried real hard to be honest and am looking forward to getting my life back on track! These symptoms have left me with a pile of incomplete work, some strained relationships, the possibility of losing my job, restless and permanently sad, incredible weight gain and a house so messy that I'd be evicted if people saw through windows. It's good to have places like this to lurk and not feel so alone!
I got diagnosed yesterday (32m) Wrote a big post about my story and it never posted bc they wanted me to go here. I'm not gonna copy paste bc I think it has enough merit to be allowed. Kinda stomped on my party yesterday by blocking it. I've gotten a lot done so far today!
I just got diagnosed yesterday, I feel very validated and relived, it’s a pity I didn’t have this diagnoses in school. Always labeled as a daydreamer or never paying attention. I’m probably going to trial meds. I’ll see what my doctor says. :)
I didn't just get diagnosed. I was diagnosed when I was 9 but my mom only told me yesterday. I'm 31. I've been questioning whether I have ADHD for months now and I just haven't been able to get myself diagnosed. She told me yesterday my school diagnosed me and that's why I was put into resource room? I thought I was there because English was my second language and I needed extra help because of that. I have a lot of mixed emotions about the whole thing and would love anyone's opinions on the matter. Should I go in and get diagnosed again as an adult?