dparanoidandroidCan relate
RickI was diagnosed within the last six months. In my 30s, it drives me crazy to see stuff like this that I knew was weird with me. Why didnt I get treatment sooner… Lol
42 here, still waiting on a formal diagnosis
It took me forever to have the courage to go ask my primary care which was the beginning. Getting a doctor that was my age seemed to really make a difference for me feeling more comfortable as they “get it”.
What made you seek treatment for it? I’m in my 30s but figured if you didn’t get diagnosed as a kid and are just getting by in life that it would never happen.
I had always thought I had it but never trusted my self diagnosis or had a good doctor relationship since I was an adult. But the main thing that spurred it on was I was at work and someone that I’ve worked for for nearly 8 years daily in close proximity that I trusted told me that when he first met me he just assumed I had it because I would hyper focus on tasks and ignore them because I was too focused on my tasks and that I would switch talking about stuff mid sentence.
It’s crazy to see the pieces fit, isn’t it. Also it can lead to a large dose of regret filled with what-ifs. It is okay to ask those questions, but remember there is no changing the past — accepting it makes you grow.
Try to be kind to yourself!
Thank you. I really appreciate it
I understand how you feel. I was diagnosed with a condition six months before completing college, and things started to improve significantly once I began taking the right medication and learned helpful techniques like the Pomodoro method.
I used to believe I was dumb compared to my classmates, as they seemed to effortlessly understand the course material while I struggled. This led to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
However, realizing that my brain works differently has been a healing experience. I now understand that there’s nothing inherently wrong with me; I simply need to approach things in a different way to succeed.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment and perspective. I just can’t believe other people can focus for hours on a single task. It is literally impossible for me. I’ve been off my meds for a couple of days because my pharmacy is out and it’s incredibly noticeable. My entire life of mild depression and lack of energy or motivation makes sense to me now with this diagnosis.
31 and in same boat ! It’s been a roller coaster learning things.
100% it’s crazy.
I didn’t get diagnosed until 49. It pretty much took my wife forcing me to go see a psychiatrist because she couldn’t take it any longer. I’m also pretty sure I’m on the ASD spectrum but I haven’t been diagnosed formally. I’m also constantly fighting with my insurance because I’m now 54 and “too old” for the meds.
Typical insurgence… That sucks pal. Insurance withholding care that a DOCTOR has prescribed shouldn’t be a thing. Best of luck to you. I can’t find my medication anywhere around me right now. Having to call around been almost a week now without. It sucks.
GormadtI feel the exact same way, I was diagnosed less than 6 months ago at 29. The more I find out about ADHD the more I realize I had billboard sized signs of it my whole life.
Of course after getting diagnosed and talking with my parents they told me that my teachers had mentioned it the whole time I was growing up, but they don’t believe in it so I obviously don’t have it. Thanks parents, I would have loved to have that info and not feel like I was just a fuck up for 20+ years.
My parents were super surprised that I got the diagnosis. I’m like…
I was prescribed atomoxetine and it works pretty great for me, I’ve got Inattentive ADHD though so YMMV.
I also only have to go to my doctor once every 3 months to get refills for it, which is pretty cool
Nice, I am going to look into that. I am definitely going to try to switch to something. I can’t be dealing with this adderral wack-a-mole every 30 days…