I was diagnosed at 29. Took meds with no other support for 2 years. Decided i wasn't comfortable taking stimulants and took myself off them.

I thought I could make my adhd better by treating my thyroid & adrenals. I worked on this as well as lots of supplements, acupuncture, keto diet, exercise and at the end of the day or decade I resigned to the fact that this condition was more insidious then I wanted to believe.

I have been suffering silently for years believing I could bio hack my way out of this. I used THC for years as a replacement for meds. Lots of caffeine.

The last 10 years have been particularly a struggle as I became a mom at 42. Extreme fatigue and absolutely no consistency to my focus, motivation or energy. I didn't understand that fatigue was part of the adhd. I am inattentive type. I didn't understand how this condition creeps into all areas of one's life.

Last year I barely worked as I could no longer focus. If it wasn't for my husband I wouldn't be able to support myself financially. I drove up credit cards and have so many days where I accomplish very little workwise. I work for myself.

I don't take breaks because I haven't been productive so keep spinning then pick up my daughter feeling exhausted and defeated. This cycle has been going on for years.

I've been on meds now for 2 weeks. Feel like life is opening up for me. I have a chance to be productive. I take breaks because I am actually being productive and need a break. I am meditating. It's a start.