Diagnosed ADHD after a 40 yr. social work career. My life, successes and struggles, make much more sense to me now. I've benefited greatly from the experiences I've had and the friends and experts I've become acquainted with on-line. Still on the journey, making my own new roads as I go, and I'm glad to know I've got such good company!
Honestly I don't think I've worked harder at maintaining relationships. Rather - as an ADDer. I think I've been more conscious of the NEED TO NURTURE a good relationship and the guilt associated with NOT working as hard as I feel I need to at main...
These "discoveries" sounds so familiar to me. BP, It sounds as if you're feeling you've been delivered a huge and wonderful "package," see the value glowing out from all sides and the "possibilities" that could be derived from this new bundle but ...
Jacquelyn, It's been a long time since the above post so don't know if you're still experiencing writer's block or not. I find I am blocked much of the time although I "claim" to have a passion for writing. You hit the nail on the head for me rega...
You KNOW you have ADD/ADHD when you stand in front of 35-40 professional peers as the featured speaker, presenting on the topic "Successful Women Often Struggle With Undiagnosed ADHD," having brought the wrong stack of notes. That isn't all! You'r...
IS THIS A HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION OR DID IT ACTUALLY HAPPEN?!!
My first reaction to your initial paragraph was a sharp GASP, and then a little giggle, as if I were getting ready to read the punchline to a joke. My second reaction, which QUICKLY re...
I always considered myself to be "cool & calm," especially at work. In my personal life I was told many times that I overreact but I didn't really buy it. Since my ADHD diagnosis I see it's true. Funny how we can manipulate our minds when we need ...
Ellen, Thanks for the support. I'll keep you posted, and if you don't mind, I'll add you as a 'friend,' my first on this site. I'm not exceptionally adept at blogs, posts, comment walls, etc. and I never know if I'm posting in the right place but ...
I recently went through a whole drawer of old greeting cards, unsent. Fortunately at least I hadn't address them, so I can send them next holiday, if I remember I have them!!
Welcome to ADDer World JP! Oh my, I can only imagine what it must be like to learn of the diagnosis after going through an entire career. I am glad you joined us!