What were my ADHD symptoms?
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Getting diagnosed later in life answers lots of long term questions but it also means that it's harder to unravel all of the negativity that has been created in your own mind for feeling like a failure when you've compared yourself to the neurotypical world.
Come with me as I explore some of the reasons that brought me to being diagnosed later in life, and follow me as I realise that my value is not in my brain's operating system being the same as everyone else, but rather in the unique and wonderful human being that I am.
I am 62 years old. I have had these symptoms and many, many others my entire life. My childhood was hell and this has lead me to compensate for not thinking like others throughout life. I am going for an official diagnosis next week but for me this is simply for confirmation. two of my adult sons have been diagnosed.
I'm glad you will have answers. I hope this realisation, like my own, will lead you to being kinder to yourself. My therapist has always taught me to be as kind to myself as I have always been to my sons. You deserve the kindness. I'm so glad you're here. 🥰
I'm 63 and only occurred to me this past year that I have PTSD ADHD and autism. I feel really really angry. I've just always been described as depressed.
@@jacqui7672 Being angry is so understandable. We are expected to be neurotypical and when we aren't or our reactions to not fitting are misdiagnosed, anger is normal. That's also the injustice streak in us too for being wrongly diagnosed and not having the right support and understanding. I'm so glad you're here.
Good on you. How did you get a diagnosis? I'm 63 and know I've got it but have had no help, apart from depression tablets for YEARS.
Hi Jacqui, thanks for your comment. I had preliminary testing with my psychologist that indicated a strong likelihood that I had inattentive adhd and from there got a referral to a psychiatrist where further testing diagnosed inattentive adhd and also autism. I was previously diagnosed with depression and medicated for that also. Perimenopause exacerbated my symptoms.
What do you say after the word "hi"? Listened several times on various speeds and can't tell. 🙂 Neurospicy?
Neurospicies 😊
Good pointers to start with. Subscribed to your channel
Have been diagnosed very late in life, a year back
What meds are you on? And how do you deal with side effects? Some meds have adverse, long term impact unfortunately
@naamnei Thank you! I'm on concerta slow release and surprisingly to me, no side effects (probably one of the only meds in my life I haven't had side effects from). We can be very sensitive to all kinds of chemicals/additives. I'm also coeliac. My psychiatrist is monitoring the effects on my heart in particular. We have a baseline and will keep monitoring.