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I was introduced to the potential for ADHD as an adult, and now at 33 I have my official diagnosis! Severe ADHD / Innatentive Presentation I've never been relived to get a diagnosis of severe anything before, but I feel like I can finally feel sure about why I've struggled with these symptoms for so much of my life. Now I can start learning how to deal with and accommodate my symptoms, rather then trying to wrestle this many-limbed thing in the dark of ignorance.

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[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

Congrats. You got a diagnosis around the same age as my wife.

It’s been a incredibly helpful as it provides a framework for understanding.

The medicine is helpful as well. Good luck moving forward!

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I found it was a huge help to have an answer and to be able to get more insights into why I do what I do. And I was able to stop seeing myself as having a character flaw and cut myself a lot more slack. Hope you benefit at least as much. Best wishes to you.

[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world -5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You're lucky you got the H? I always have to correct myself :(

I'm not in HD :(

[–] BrazenSigilos@ttrpg.network 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's what the paperwork says