I Was Diagnosed with ADHD…Let’s Talk (Getting VERY Vulnerable)

Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about my recent diagnosis with ADHD and what it's like in my life right now.

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[espem]

Abbey, I'm 34 and was diagnosed ADHD this year. What a revelation! It's been interesting and enlightening. My family was quite surprised as I didn't have typical symptoms and "clues" as a child. I was an overachiever and excelled in school. Women are underdiagnosed and spreading awareness is important, so thank you for sharing!

[lacycavalier]

Abbey, just thank you!!! I was also a high functioning “good kid” who did well in sports and got A’s. But it came at such a cost. I was constantly stuck in a cycle of procrastination and anxiety and although my ability to hyper focus and get work done at the last minute paid off academically, it was exhausting mentally. When I was diagnosed with ADHD at 18 I sobbed. Everything finally made sense. There wasn’t something wrong with me, I wasn’t a failure. I was neurodivergent. Thank you for this video and casting a light on how ADHD has impacted your life as a female. Thank you for sharing, thank you for being vulnerable, thank you for being you!! ✨✨

[katieyoung]

I’m an adult diagnosed AuDHD’er. I had suspected since I was 16, but in the 80’s girls just weren’t diagnosed. All the best on your journey of self discovery❤ Welcome to the fam!

[flahertypatrick]

Abbey I was diagnosed with ADHD at 30 and frankly it was life changing. Treatment has opened up my ability to do things I never could before but almost more importantly it allowed me to realize what has been going on with me my ENTIRE life and allowed me to process and heal from it all. Knowing that Im not lazy, that I’m not broken, that I have a specific condition- that was painful, joyful, rare inducing, and freeing all at once. Thank you for sharing your story, the more people share the more people reveal or they’re not alone in this.

[amandatinsley]

I am 36 and am getting tested for neurological divergences next week. It’s astounding how much it is missed in women our age. So glad it is different for our kids. My daughter was just diagnosed with adhd and autism and I am so glad we can set her up for success. I think we have finally realized as a society how important mental healthcare truly is.

[OkayestChemist]

I’m 38 and was just diagnosed with AuDHD. It explains a lot of difficulties I’ve had in my life. I was a “good” student until college when everything fell apart, and have been an anxious mess all my life.

I’ve been medicated for about 10 weeks now and I can’t tell you about the huge difference it’s made in my life. Whatever you choose to do in terms of treatment, I wish you the absolute best!

[soilgrasswaterair]

Studying psychology at university, made me understand the things behind a person’s behavior. I’m sorry you had to deal with all of those things during your formative years and please know none of it was your fault or responsbility, Abbey. Dealing with these things are brave and by actively working on it you’re breaking the cycle and your children won’t have to go through the same type of pressure that you did❤

[kellyhikes]

I am 43 and literally was just diagnosed with ADHD this week
I am relieved and validated and also scared and anxious!
Thank you for sharing. I see so many parallels of my own journey with your story. I am sure a lot of ADHD women have similar stories. High functioning and successful, able to compensate/overcompensate our entire life until the responsibilities of adult life (kids, career, household….) became too overwhelming.
This really made me feel seen. Thank you.
I would love more ADHD/neurodivergent content if you are willing to share.

[hannahryan]

I got diagnosed five years ago at 28. Welcome to the late in life club! I’m a teacher and am making it my mission to ensure that females with ADHD get the support they need to thrive at every stage in life. The diagnosis gets easier to accept as time goes on. I had a long mourning period for the life that could have been if I’d known about my diagnosis easier. Keep doing what you’re doing - it’s a marathon not a sprint!

[HelenAlemu]

Wish I could double like! I am applying to grad school to be a clinical psychologist and I love how open you are about your recent diagnosis. It would be amazing to see more of your journey with ADHD on your channel.
Thanks Abbey! Obsessed with your channel!!

[Katie_Bellll]

This video actually made me cry because your “annoying quirks” are things I experience every day. It drives people in my life nuts and always has. I feel really driven to seek help after this because I didn’t realize there could possibly be an explanation for the things I’ve felt my entire life

[bugkaboom]

Abbey, I so relate to this! AuDHD gal in my mid 30s here too, working in healthcare and entrepreneurship (I am an occupational therapist and clinic/business owner) and I always found you so relatable so I am not suprised you are neurodivergent too. A lot of what you described here, the perfectionism, the vivid dreams, the juggling too many balls is so true for me too. But also we have strengths and abilities that neurotypicals do not - its so important to have a balanced conversation - we have strengths AND challenges. Welcome to the club and thank you for talking about this.

[KnitVenturous]

You just described my life, nearly to a T. I got diagnosed at 34, currently 35. I’ve gone down every rabbit hole I can about ADHD ever since. It’s inspired me to change careers and help others like us. It’s frustrating as hell, but I’ve also found my strengths, and it sounds like you have too. It’s a lot to take in, you’re doing great!!!

[oatmilkdiva]

ADHD is not a learning disability, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder<3

[miriamraleigh]

I was diagnosed with ADHD at 32. I am relating to everything you're saying so much. I also have such vivid dreams that I remember completely the next day, usually offer more stress/anxiety when I wake up. Thank you for this video, I love your content and this vid has been so helpful.

[ammreulrich]

I worry so much about time blindness that i will get to work hours early and sit in my car. Adhd->anxiety->ocpd like activities.

[lizzj]

I love that you shared all of this!! I’ve been questioning whether I might also be ADHD and resonated with about 90% of what you talked about! I would love follow up videos about how you’re managing your ADHD (whether medication, supplements, meditation, whatever!) ❤

[beckymurray]

Thank you Abbey. I love your chatting-while-cooking style - you make it look very easy!
My daughter has got herself diagnosed at 25 via a binge eating disorder counsellor and I’m so glad, as for a long time professionals were putting her behaviour down to trauma. I instinctively told them it was connected to her brain type, as her father eats in similar ways (can’t think food until he gets hangry and then can’t stop eating). She’s now on medication which seems to be helping.

[mowee-fafo]

I was diagnosed in my early 20s but my coping mechanisms did not start failing me until my late 30s/ early 40s. I started therapy just before Covid hit because I needed help with what I thought was just my coping mechanisms failing but then a nasty situation with a former boss during the pandemic… forced me to seek out help from a psychiatrist and I was then diagnosed with Moderate Anxiety and Depressive Disorder. Its been a hard battle in the last 3 years and I am still working on it.

Thank you for being honest about this. I dont know how you can do all that you do. I only have myself to take care of and it’s hard. Good luck!

[leniolesch]

I am 32 and with diagnosed with autism this year. I still struggle to identify with that but at the same time it explains so so much of my suffering during my life. It feels like coming home. Thanks for being so open. This means a lot to so mich people.