I am very glad I found this site and it is not because misery loves company. It is because I found there are so many others who are/have been suffering through some/most/more of the challenges I faced in my life. I did the snapshot and it told me exactly where I am in my life, and I agree. I have been able, after 40+ years to take a long hard look at my challenges and behaviors and find strategies to not only survive but to grow from them. My being here lets me share some of those same strategies with others.I am not here for any personal gain other than the happy feeling I get from offering advice that has helped me.

I was only diagnosed with ADHD last year, at 58. Total plot twist—I had no clue. I grieved my life and “what might have been”, if only I’d been diagnosed sooner. I went into a deep depression. If only I were diagnosed later. I was depressed for a while. I was angry. But the more I’m learning about ADHD, the more I move from self-blame to self-understanding. I’m starting to forgive myself. I think I’m even beginning to like myself . Still a work in progress. Still have frustrating days. But this shift—from judging myself to understanding myself—has been everything. Has anyone else experienced this after being diagnosed later in life?

Just finished all 3 sections of my ADHD Snapshot and realized something. When they asked what would change if this worked, I didn't say productivity or focus. I said it would change the way I see the world. Turns out I haven't been trying to fix my ADHD. I've been trying to stop feeling separate from everyone else.