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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Apparently not terribly uncommon for adult women to discover their ADHD — especially inattentive type — when trying to figure out if something’s going on with their kid. I was researching some issues my son was having, and while reading inattentive ADHD descriptions and symptoms it was like looking into a mirror and reading my life story. Got an evaluation for myself, and it has been life changing. Turns out my kid is fine, which I’m very happy about.[/quote]

What about getting the diagnosis for yourself has been life changing? Adderall?[/quote]

No, I’m not medicated — though as I get deeper into peri menopause I am more tempted to try it. I have learned coping mechanisms and daily tools, and I work hard to not put myself into situations where my occasional struggle with working memory would be overly obvious or cause interference with my ability to be efficient, effective, and taken seriously.

I was called “stupid”, weird, and spacey a lot as a kid. I’m not any of those things, but I’ve been seen and treated that way due to ADHD inattentive symptoms so having a diagnosis was hugely validating and very emotional.[/quote]

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