Life makes sense

[Louloubelle26]

I posted on here a few weeks ago but only yesterday got my official diagnosis of combined ADHD. The assessment was such a mixture of emotions and I was in floods of tears in the end. My life finally makes sense and I can begin the journey of acceptance. I'm glad to be in this gang of special people. Sending love to everyone xxxx

[Tarknassus]

Fantastic news! I got diagnosed yesterday but it's not really hit me. I'd guess I really figured it was the case I had it, just having a professional say 'Yep, you got it'.

Good luck in your journey of acceptance!

[Louloubelle26 in reply to Tarknassus]

I don't know whether to say congratulations!! It was so emotional and so many of my habits made sense. At 51 it's hard to think of myself as anything other than a chaotic shambles but now I can start to accept and work with my new knowledge. I love the support on this site though, my new family🤣

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Hey there 😊 welcome to the tribe. I remember feeling validated and relieved at my own combined ADHD diagnosis too. It's helped also by way of chasing neurodivergent diagnosis' for my grandchildren; understanding the genetics and signs.So much made sense after the diagnosis and the learning involved, however I went on to grieving when I looked back at a life where ADHD did not exist in my age group. And a life where ADHD was a symptom/cause of every relationship break; including the last break that involved damaging toxic behaviour.

I understand I'm healing still; and it's tough finding therapeutic support that works for a rainbow brain; but be aware that some grieving might enter your life, it's ok for non-children-aged people. I was in my early 50s when diagnosed, I'm now 59 and have decided to give up romance and concentrate on friendships with my tribe

😍