At 32 I've finally gotten an official diagnosis. (kbin.social)

submitted 2 years ago by Shift_@kbin.social to c/ADHD@kbin.social

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I wasn't able to get it checked out earlier in my adult life due to being a independent contractor for so long (american healthcare.... yay). Now though, I've got the time and the insurance to cover everything. It's actually a relief to know that it's not just me being incompetent.

Now I wait for a prescription and hope that sets me on the right path.

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[-] Tischkante@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 year ago

I got mine a week before I turned 41. Afterwards my family remembered a doctor told them I need meds when i was 5 🫠

[-] nightauthor@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

bro... thats messed up.

[-] vis4valentine@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Congratulations.

I think I might have ADHD and autism, but so far I only has an autism diagnosis.

Is not like I want to collect diagnosis' but im pretty sure that there is some adhd on me.

[-] nightauthor@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

My understanding is that its a super common comorbidity (for people with Autism to have ADHD too, not the other way around)

[-] klinkertinlegs@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago

I got diagnosed at 36. Not super responsive to the meds, but I also can’t take a high dose. It did help my anxiety a lot though, both the meds and also knowing that I’m not just lazy.

[-] functional_tim@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Congratulations! I got a diagnosis this year with 36. It really made so many things make sense. And it really made me less anxious.

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

🫂
It's good to hear people are getting the help they need.

[-] Ragnell@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Congratualations! You beat me, I didn't get one until 38.

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

But you still got there, and we can all help each other

[-] ivanafterall@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Nice, congratulations! Hopefully you find it helps! How long until your Rx is available?

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I'm waiting for an appointment with my psychiatrist to talk about what would work. Hopefully in 2 weeks I'll start and I can begin the process of dialing in a dosage.

[-] birlocke_@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Congrats! My partner is currently waiting to get tested for ADHD after realising at the age of 34 that maybe she has it and it's not just other problems or incompetence.

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Getting checked is the first step. I hope she gets some answers soon.

[-] Miss_Curiosity@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I was diagnosed at 34. It was pretty much an entire year of a mixture of relief and disappointment that it took so long to get the care I needed to help me manage the symptoms. Glad you have your answer, finally! Now have fun getting yourself educated AF about it. You got this!

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

So many rabbit holes, so little time.

[-] engityra@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

My husband only found out he has ADHD at 46. Suddenly a lot of stuff is starting to make more sense to him about why he has struggled with certain things throughout his life. The meds have been helping too. Hope you get the help you need!

[-] Shift_@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

When I first realized that ADHD was a potential cause, it was like a light turned on. I watched some videos on symptoms to see if it lined up. Let me tell you, it is surreal hearing strangers describe your life to you. Glad he could get it addressed.

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