What were my ADHD symptoms?

Getting diagnosed later in life answers lots of long term questions but it also means that it's harder to unravel all of the negativity that has been created in your own mind for feeling like a failure when you've compared yourself to the neurotypical world.
Come with me as I explore some of the reasons that brought me to being diagnosed later in life, and follow me as I realise that my value is not in my brain's operating system being the same as everyone else, but rather in the unique and wonderful human being that I am.

[@annamaria1929]

I am 62 years old. I have had these symptoms and many, many others my entire life. My childhood was hell and this has lead me to compensate for not thinking like others throughout life. I am going for an official diagnosis next week but for me this is simply for confirmation. two of my adult sons have been diagnosed.

[@LateDiagnosed]

I'm glad you will have answers. I hope this realisation, like my own, will lead you to being kinder to yourself. My therapist has always taught me to be as kind to myself as I have always been to my sons. You deserve the kindness. I'm so glad you're here. 🥰

[@naamnei]

Good pointers to start with. Subscribed to your channel
Have been diagnosed very late in life, a year back
What meds are you on? And how do you deal with side effects? Some meds have adverse, long term impact unfortunately

[@LateDiagnosed]

@naamnei Thank you! I'm on concerta slow release and surprisingly to me, no side effects (probably one of the only meds in my life I haven't had side effects from). We can be very sensitive to all kinds of chemicals/additives. I'm also coeliac. My psychiatrist is monitoring the effects on my heart in particular. We have a baseline and will keep monitoring.

[@kathryncollins8708]

What do you say after the word "hi"? Listened several times on various speeds and can't tell. 🙂 Neurospicy?

[@LateDiagnosed]

Neurospicies 😊