What it's like to live with adult ADHD | Britain and Me

“I’d never had hope for the future before,” says Kathleen, who was diagnosed with ADHD aged 30.
In the past, they suffered from suicidal thoughts, but things changed after diagnosis.
“It can save a life," Kathleen says.
It’s thought that around 3- 4% of adults in the UK have ADHD: That's 1.9 million people.
But what is ADHD and why is the condition widely misunderstood?
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [e-mail] in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
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[@KingdomofKinship]

The same people who keep denying the existence of ADHD will be the ones who shame people who have addictions (gambling,drinking,drugs,crime,sex), can't keep themselves in work,, mentally unstable, don't contribute to society etc. What yoiu have to understand is ADHD is under diagnosed - the people seeking out remedies/diagnoses/understanding of this life-affecting health condition are the ones who are working awfully hard to maintain a semblance of control over their lives and self improve. It would be way easier to fall victim to depression or compulsive behaviours. So this wave of people getting finally getting diagnoses of ADHD in our generation shouldn't be met with scepticism, they've likely exhausted all other possible routes and lived lives of serial disappointments and perceived self-sabotage.

[@The_Voice_of_Reason748]

2 years now and still on the waiting list to be diagnosed.

[@Drunk3nMonk3y72]

I was diagnosed 6 years ago at the age of 46. Since then I have tried all the ADHD meds, unfortunately for me, I can tolerate the side effects so Ive had to come off them. The worst part of my ADHD is the emotional dysregulation, and the comorbid sleep disorder I have with it. It was easier for me when I was younger, now it's just a nightmare. I have very broken sleep and am constantly fatigued through the day with brain fog. Ive lost so many jobs to it, I really wish I never had it. I hate it

[@neilw.3012]

Increase your consumption of B vitamins, and cut the carbs. AKA a healthy diet.

[@thepaganmadien8098]

😅😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@bcpr9812]

Yeah, sure, that'll nip it in the bud. 🙄

[@codswallop164]

Yip as someone who's been "mentally ill" since childhood I can vouch for diet and self care being absolute.
Speak to people all the time on chemist packages whilst they have a can of red bull near them who say it's all getting worse.
Mental health is an industry and no industry wants to loose customers.
Making meals from scratch and eating the leftovers for lunch at work rather than McDonald's is a small but big step.

[@MagicButtersClass]

Carbs have nothing to do with it, refined carbs and ultra processed food are the problem. Just saying carbs is acting like broccoli and Oreo’s are the same thing, it’s a pretty important distinction.

[@UltraPerception]

Yeah I dont want the drugs u can take the drugs instead :)

[@MubashirHussain-rx9iv]

🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@gaiking5604]

ADHD😂😂😂

[@Kaa864]

What’s funny about it?