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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've only read the first page of this thread but I want to thank the PP's on it. I've realized I likely have inattentive ADHD. It never occurred to me before (I'm 37).

I'm not going to use this to make excuses for anything. But having an explanation for some of my more perplexing behavior (lack of motivation, ridiculous procrastination, chronic disorganization, etc.) despite great intentions and efforts to improve means the world to me. I can use the non-medical interventions and tactics available to see what improves (although I'm not ruling medication out, if needed). I can finally stop kicking, blaming and, sometimes, hating myself for not being able to just 'make myself' focus the way so many others seem to be able to do.

I don't want to derail the OP's post, but I just needed to thank you guys- you've helped me more than you know. [/quote]

I'm so happy to read this.  I don't lower myself to arguing with the "ADHD doesn't exist and if it exists you shouldn't medicate" crowd because I know what I know and they are incredibly ignorant. ADHD is never an excuse, it's an explanation.  Period.  For those who have suffered with it as you have and felt incompetent all of your lives, my heart goes out to you. [/quote]

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