Hi after 44 years of my life and feeling that there’s something different I was having counciling for depression and my councillor and me discovered that I have adhd. I feel angry and frustrated with my family because they never new and always blamed me for my troubles
Same…I was 26 when I was formally diagnosed and medicated. It’s been 6 years and I now have a Bachelor’s degree, am a member of the chi alpha epsilon National Honor society and am working on two master’s degrees. I struggled through high school with mediocre grades and no motivation to be anywhere or do anything. Im so glad i finally took myself to the psychiatrist !!!
I’m with you I’m 50 and just figured it myself as well
Thank you I’m so glad to be here now among people who understand and are sharing this adhd journey with everyone here
I do feel some relief but also frustration that it wasn’t picked up sooner but now I know I can try to move on and accept who I am now
It must have been so hard to live 44 years without knowing you had ADHD. I spent 19 years thinking I was just lazy and weird, so I can’t imagine what it was like for you. It got a bit easier once I knew, because I became able to understand myself better, find a community and get medication. I hope life will get easier for you too!! You’re not alone ❤️
I was diagnosed deep into my high school career, so not as late as you, but I do understand the frustration that comes with a late diagnosis. It's like, all of a sudden, a lot of your behaviors make sense. Just know you are not alone ❤️ there is a whole community of people here for you.
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