Expert Explains: My ADHD diagnosis

For some of us, getting diagnosed with ADHD was pretty straightforward. For others, it was an absolute JOURNEY. Share your story in the comments below! #ADHD #understood

[lindasabatini]

I am now 72 and I found out 5 years ago that I have ADHD. I can remember being 5 years old with anxiety and thinking everything was my fault. I’ve learned over the years tricks to get through life but nothing as wonderful as finding out why I feel and act this way. I’m glad you found it early.

[Hi_Im_Akward]

Late diagnosed at 30. Its been a life changer in a lot of ways. Mostly because the self hatred has really gone down and the self compassion has gone up. Meds help too ❤

[LPSBlueCatProductions]

I got my diagnosis last month and I'm 24! 🙌🏻

[yanmay]

I found out at 58. I'm on the list for treatment now but it could be another 6+ months.

[WelfareCenter]

My cousin: You're here early.. I thought you said you have ADHD (works at the dentist lol)

Me: I do, that doesn't mean that I put my 3 PM appointment at 2:30 PM

[benedixtify]

I still don't know how to make my life manageable.

[astralyeti]

well if you were 21 you wouln’t have had 20 years of missed assignments. you weren’t in school at 1 and most people don’t start getting homework assignments until third grade at the earliest. so at best 13 years of missed assignments

[subdue]

could u explain to me the difference it made in ur life, after being diagnosed? i think i do have add but dont know for sure. how would it improve my life? i hate taking pills..i feel i am the real me the way i am, taking pills will only make me an average joe, someone that the rest of the world approves of.

[lacaaeverlyne]

How do they call doctors specialized in HDAH