Looking for my people

[Missmaxx]

I have had ADD inattentive probably most of my life. I have been unable to finish my university degree despite the fact that i am an intelligent person. I am unemployed (SAHM) and struggling to find my path and am hoping to meet people who can relate. I hope to live a more positive life with lots of laughs, No more taking myself so seriously.

[dgs2018]

Glad to hear that you've decided not to take yourself so seriously. And might I suggest not to take life so seriously is also a good idea. We're all on a path to make the most of what life places in front of us. You will be able to get that degree. Keep being positive and laughing. Being childlike is often the best approach to new things.

[Hidden]

Welcome. You have found your people. My story is similar to yours. When I realized “what was wrong” with me,” I went for therapy. Turns out I had lots of anxiety that I had to deal with first. In my journey, I fell in love with ADHD and am now an ADHD Coach working with women like you and parents of kids with ADHD. PM me if you want to know more but my main message is there is hope. It starts with treatment and learning as much as you can about ADHD. Good luck on your journey and know you are not alone.

[Lovinit]

Idk if I relate for you but I’ve recently gotten over my shame, being on this site and listening to some podcasts helped and help for someone who also has ADHD helped me through. Also, for the first time I’m accepting myself and learning to do things I enjoy again like doodling coloring crafts painting working in my backyard gardening. I’m finally beginning to enjoy myself and like you said not taking myself so seriously. I’ve never really stuck with anything in life so I’m not really good at anything. I’ve given up on going to college and doing the dental Hygenist program because I can’t get through the prerequisites. So I’m doing me. I work as an Uber Lyft Driver love it because it’s the closest thing for me that I feel like I’m my own boss. And it’s super not stressful and I like chatting with customers and like my brother says there only in your car maybe 10min and you’ll never see them again so if I screw up so what. Tomorrow I started a new job going to a new home construction to paint. My job is going to be touch up painting. Fingers crossed I do a good job. I hope I like it and stick with it but if I don’t then I’ll quit and know it’s not for me.

[Lyuda]

It sucks when people don’t understand what you have to deal with, and have their own expectations of you.

[Sarah1559]

I’ve just recently realised I may have this too (I’m an adult woman) and will be going for an assessment next week. I’m worried about still being allowed to drive because I know the DVLA (UK) has said people with this disorder needs to inform them you have this condition. Were you still able to drive?