Relief

[SeriouslyInAwe]

A relief is when you spend your whole life believing something may be wrong with you, just to stumble upon this site accidentally, and actually read the stories of hyper-focus; over-emotion; inability to stay on task; and etc. that I guess is commonplace for folks like us. I finally have a way to take back my normal!

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Your not alone in this

[58inahurry]

Hey there s.i.a.! v glad to hear yr words. can i ask u, when u say "a whole life" how long wld that actually be? Iask cus i am diagnosed at age 58 and wld reckon at least 50 yrs wld be my "whole life" . so i am curious!? Respect.

[Kingsley1]

I came to the same conclusion once I was told I have ADHD about a year ago. But at 64 it's hard because nothing was done about it during my childhood. If I felt something was wrong why didn't my parents or siblings. My siblings put all this blame and "stupidity" on me while they were sent to private schools. Yes, the one my father want to. I now understand my past and why I did what I did. Thought I had a joyful spirit. Thought I showed at leadt one brother unconditional love. The other was a bully. Any ways, I have found this group helpful, read books by Dr. Russell Barkley and follow him on YouTube. Bow trying to follow Dr. Thomas Brown who was once at Yale, 45 minutes from me and other books until I find an excellent ADHD doctor. It's like pulling teeth to find a good doctor in CT. Some friends ask me why I am moving back to Houston. Before I believe I won't have to go through so many loops to find a good doctor. Already doing research because I have given up on the health industry in this state. So until then I am finding peace through meditation and mindfulness and taking a break from doctors and work. I wish you well and succeed as you go down your journey and find the answers you need. Sorry I may not be more uplifting. It's been hard.

[58inahurry in reply to Kingsley1]

hi kingsley1, am over here in little ole england, gloucestershire tobe more specific. I was diag" 3 mnths ago at age 58 and am finding this new view a little overwhelming! At times anyway. Have you been able to co ordinate the different aspects of yr life with visible results as i have made great leaps i feel yet struggle at times, most with the pursuits that are closest to my heart? Thanks for yr post.

[Kingsley1]

SeriouslyInAwe, I sent you a reply 2 minutes ago but didn't see you name in my post. Please look for post from Kingsley1. Best to you.