I was diagnosed in ADHD in my 30’s and everything started to make sense. I never thought I had ADHD, I never knew how different the symptoms for women are and I would hate myself thinking I was just lazy. It helps to know that there is something in my brain that is different and KNOWING why I am the way I am just helps so much.
me too! as a kid, i only ever knew of the typical ADHD traits for boys, so they didnt seem to apply but its sooo different for women! Realising there was nothing *wrong* with my brain changed my entire life! thank you for your comment, really appreciate it! its nice hearing from fellow ADHD ladies! 🫶🏼🩷
I’m sorry about you having to put up with that. I can relate since I was born with autism and I’ve struggled with it my whole life and I see it as a superpower. But I’m sending you my support! You’re still amazing!
I'm sorry you have to deal with it. I understand it because I'm autistic so i have a learning disability, which causes me to struggle to pay attention, remember things and I couldn't understand what people are saying. Sending my prayers for you Calamity 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Be prepared for a tough and shaky road ahead. Last year I got diagnosed with adhd and this year with autism. I turned 44 in December. It's been rough to come to terms with. I have constantly struggled with SO much in my life, wondering why I'm different, what is wrong with me, why I can't get things done or achieve the standard milestones and things everyone seems to have accomplished long ago or with ease. Getting a diagnosis is really helpful in understanding yourself but the reality of realising that you're never going to 'get better' is hard to deal with and for others to understand. You don't one day overcome adhd like you can overcome/beat a disease or heal from an injury. Yet that is what people expect when you go into meds. Every day is STILL a struggle living with an adhd and/or autistic brain. Sure the meds help BUT "pills don't give skills" as someone once said. I still don't have the executive function abilities of the people around me and I know that I never will. Learning to operate your life in a way that helps you get through everything, function in society and earn a living in a way that accommodates your neurodiversity is not easy. There needs to be more information made available to adults (especially women) with adhd on practical ways to manage things on a daily basis because the meds don't fix everything. And society at large needs to know more about what it's like living with a brain like this so that they can understand and adjust things in a way that helps us. I wish you all the best on this new journey. It's not going to be easy and I hope you have a wonderful support network to help you navigate the path ahead. 🌺💐🤗
5:55 sorry I know this is an old video. and this isn't exactly the same but I had similar feelings when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I wanted answers and validation for what I'd been suffering with and i wanted to be believed but at the same time I didnt want to have a disease.
I too have ADHD and do not have hyperactivity only attention disaster 😊 but since my childhood made the diagnosis earlier and thanks to God I feel improved in some things it's difficult but not impossible ❤❤
I know this has nothing to do with video but you’re so pretty hun x and you’re so strong.. I’m interested in your videos because you explain things well and I came across your anti depressant video… I take anti depressants and do counselling.. there’s other things going on with my mental health that I don’t want to disclose… I can relate to your brain not feeling normal.. I want to find out if I have bpd but im not sure…
I’ve always blamed myself for everything and got so frustrated when I couldn’t do things right or when I lose things. Never understood why I am like that. Only until the past couple of months have I realised it could be down to adhd. And every video I have watched about other people getting diagnosed and their traits has made me realise how much of my life could be different if I didn’t have ‘adhd’. However, now I feel like I can’t go to a dr and say ‘I’ve diagnosed myself using TikTok videos’. And also, what will change if I do end up biting the bullet and asking for help. Will it be worth it all in the end? x
I was diagnosed in ADHD in my 30’s and everything started to make sense. I never thought I had ADHD, I never knew how different the symptoms for women are and I would hate myself thinking I was just lazy. It helps to know that there is something in my brain that is different and KNOWING why I am the way I am just helps so much.
me too! as a kid, i only ever knew of the typical ADHD traits for boys, so they didnt seem to apply but its sooo different for women! Realising there was nothing *wrong* with my brain changed my entire life! thank you for your comment, really appreciate it! its nice hearing from fellow ADHD ladies! 🫶🏼🩷
I’m sorry about you having to put up with that. I can relate since I was born with autism and I’ve struggled with it my whole life and I see it as a superpower. But I’m sending you my support! You’re still amazing!
it’s absolutely a superpower i completely agree! & i know alot of the symptoms overlap with ADHD too, thank you for such a kind comment 🫶🏼
I'm sorry you have to deal with it. I understand it because I'm autistic so i have a learning disability, which causes me to struggle to pay attention, remember things and I couldn't understand what people are saying. Sending my prayers for you Calamity 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
thank you for watching & for such kind words, i really appreciate them! sending prayers to you too! 🫶🏼
@@_rogue_life you're welcome my dear friend ☺️☺️🤗🫂🤗
Be prepared for a tough and shaky road ahead.
Last year I got diagnosed with adhd and this year with autism. I turned 44 in December. It's been rough to come to terms with.
I have constantly struggled with SO much in my life, wondering why I'm different, what is wrong with me, why I can't get things done or achieve the standard milestones and things everyone seems to have accomplished long ago or with ease.
Getting a diagnosis is really helpful in understanding yourself but the reality of realising that you're never going to 'get better' is hard to deal with and for others to understand. You don't one day overcome adhd like you can overcome/beat a disease or heal from an injury. Yet that is what people expect when you go into meds.
Every day is STILL a struggle living with an adhd and/or autistic brain. Sure the meds help BUT "pills don't give skills" as someone once said. I still don't have the executive function abilities of the people around me and I know that I never will.
Learning to operate your life in a way that helps you get through everything, function in society and earn a living in a way that accommodates your neurodiversity is not easy.
There needs to be more information made available to adults (especially women) with adhd on practical ways to manage things on a daily basis because the meds don't fix everything.
And society at large needs to know more about what it's like living with a brain like this so that they can understand and adjust things in a way that helps us.
I wish you all the best on this new journey. It's not going to be easy and I hope you have a wonderful support network to help you navigate the path ahead.
🌺💐🤗
I'm still in the "putting it off" stage 🤦♀️ I relate to everything you said in this video, feel it my soul 😂😂
i spent yearssss in that stage! so dont be hard on yourself, but honestly getting a diagnosis was single handedly the best thing ive ever done! 🫶🏼🩷
I understand you, I also have ADHD and not only that, I got Asperger’s too
Hugs x
5:55 sorry I know this is an old video. and this isn't exactly the same but I had similar feelings when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I wanted answers and validation for what I'd been suffering with and i wanted to be believed but at the same time I didnt want to have a disease.
You're lovely. Enjoyed it, thank you.
I too have ADHD and do not have hyperactivity only attention disaster 😊 but since my childhood made the diagnosis earlier and thanks to God I feel improved in some things it's difficult but not impossible ❤❤
I know this has nothing to do with video but you’re so pretty hun x and you’re so strong.. I’m interested in your videos because you explain things well and I came across your anti depressant video… I take anti depressants and do counselling.. there’s other things going on with my mental health that I don’t want to disclose… I can relate to your brain not feeling normal.. I want to find out if I have bpd but im not sure…
I’ve always blamed myself for everything and got so frustrated when I couldn’t do things right or when I lose things. Never understood why I am like that. Only until the past couple of months have I realised it could be down to adhd. And every video I have watched about other people getting diagnosed and their traits has made me realise how much of my life could be different if I didn’t have ‘adhd’. However, now I feel like I can’t go to a dr and say ‘I’ve diagnosed myself using TikTok videos’. And also, what will change if I do end up biting the bullet and asking for help. Will it be worth it all in the end? x
how does one go about booking a private appointment. It was suggested that I have an ADHD assessment in 2020 and the GP disregarded it.. very odd....
Jesus prices in London are like £1200 WTF