I was diagnosed within the last six months. In my 30s, it drives me crazy to see stuff like this that I knew was weird with me. Why didnt I get treatment sooner… Lol
I didn’t get diagnosed until 49. It pretty much took my wife forcing me to go see a psychiatrist because she couldn’t take it any longer. I’m also pretty sure I’m on the ASD spectrum but I haven’t been diagnosed formally. I’m also constantly fighting with my insurance because I’m now 54 and “too old” for the meds.
Typical insurgence… That sucks pal. Insurance withholding care that a DOCTOR has prescribed shouldn’t be a thing. Best of luck to you. I can’t find my medication anywhere around me right now. Having to call around been almost a week now without. It sucks.
I understand how you feel. I was diagnosed with a condition six months before completing college, and things started to improve significantly once I began taking the right medication and learned helpful techniques like the Pomodoro method.
I used to believe I was dumb compared to my classmates, as they seemed to effortlessly understand the course material while I struggled. This led to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
However, realizing that my brain works differently has been a healing experience. I now understand that there’s nothing inherently wrong with me; I simply need to approach things in a different way to succeed.
I feel the exact same way, I was diagnosed less than 6 months ago at 29. The more I find out about ADHD the more I realize I had billboard sized signs of it my whole life.
Of course after getting diagnosed and talking with my parents they told me that my teachers had mentioned it the whole time I was growing up, but they don’t believe in it so I obviously don’t have it. Thanks parents, I would have loved to have that info and not feel like I was just a fuck up for 20+ years.
My parents were super surprised that I got the diagnosis. I’m like…
Getting diagnosed during the medication shortage has been interesting however. I’m about to ask my Dr if there are some alternatives that are more likely in stock at pharmacies. Adderral is MIA everywhere around me right now.
Nice, I am going to look into that. I am definitely going to try to switch to something. I can’t be dealing with this adderral wack-a-mole every 30 days…
It’s crazy to see the pieces fit, isn’t it. Also it can lead to a large dose of regret filled with what-ifs. It is okay to ask those questions, but remember there is no changing the past — accepting it makes you grow.
It took me forever to have the courage to go ask my primary care which was the beginning. Getting a doctor that was my age seemed to really make a difference for me feeling more comfortable as they “get it”.
I was diagnosed within the last six months. In my 30s, it drives me crazy to see stuff like this that I knew was weird with me. Why didnt I get treatment sooner… Lol
I didn’t get diagnosed until 49. It pretty much took my wife forcing me to go see a psychiatrist because she couldn’t take it any longer. I’m also pretty sure I’m on the ASD spectrum but I haven’t been diagnosed formally. I’m also constantly fighting with my insurance because I’m now 54 and “too old” for the meds.
Typical insurgence… That sucks pal. Insurance withholding care that a DOCTOR has prescribed shouldn’t be a thing. Best of luck to you. I can’t find my medication anywhere around me right now. Having to call around been almost a week now without. It sucks.
I understand how you feel. I was diagnosed with a condition six months before completing college, and things started to improve significantly once I began taking the right medication and learned helpful techniques like the Pomodoro method.
I used to believe I was dumb compared to my classmates, as they seemed to effortlessly understand the course material while I struggled. This led to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
However, realizing that my brain works differently has been a healing experience. I now understand that there’s nothing inherently wrong with me; I simply need to approach things in a different way to succeed.
I feel the exact same way, I was diagnosed less than 6 months ago at 29. The more I find out about ADHD the more I realize I had billboard sized signs of it my whole life.
Of course after getting diagnosed and talking with my parents they told me that my teachers had mentioned it the whole time I was growing up, but they don’t believe in it so I obviously don’t have it. Thanks parents, I would have loved to have that info and not feel like I was just a fuck up for 20+ years.
My parents were super surprised that I got the diagnosis. I’m like…
Getting diagnosed during the medication shortage has been interesting however. I’m about to ask my Dr if there are some alternatives that are more likely in stock at pharmacies. Adderral is MIA everywhere around me right now.
I was prescribed atomoxetine and it works pretty great for me, I’ve got Inattentive ADHD though so YMMV.
I also only have to go to my doctor once every 3 months to get refills for it, which is pretty cool
Nice, I am going to look into that. I am definitely going to try to switch to something. I can’t be dealing with this adderral wack-a-mole every 30 days…
It’s crazy to see the pieces fit, isn’t it. Also it can lead to a large dose of regret filled with what-ifs. It is okay to ask those questions, but remember there is no changing the past — accepting it makes you grow.
Try to be kind to yourself!
Thank you. I really appreciate it
42 here, still waiting on a formal diagnosis
It took me forever to have the courage to go ask my primary care which was the beginning. Getting a doctor that was my age seemed to really make a difference for me feeling more comfortable as they “get it”.