ADHD ramblings and photos!

 

BFF wanted a different background. I like both but I printed the one below for me. I still find myself mourning my loss re: add. All the things I missed or the times I thought I was just not good enough because I couldn't do other things people could do. All of the projects I started but never finished. So many. Things are still coming up every day. I'm sure that will stop soon and then time to move on. 

Apparently so much has happened in the last 12 months. Older women being diagnosed because the "h" of hyper does not manifest like it does in boys. 

Why ADHD Symptoms in Women Are Often Explained Away

ADHD symptoms in girls are often explained as character traits rather than ADHD. For example, a girl might be thought of as spacey, a day-dreamer, forgetful, or chatty. Later in life, a woman might reach out for help for her ADHD, only to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety instead.1



The good news is that there is an increasing awareness about ADHD symptoms in women, which means women are able to get the help they need.

Women with ADHD face the same feelings of being overwhelmed and exhausted that men with ADHD may feel.

Psychological distress, feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and chronic stress are common. Often women with ADHD feel that their lives are out of control or in chaos, and daily tasks may seem impossibly huge.

Though many women are expected to be caretakers, this role can be extremely difficult for a woman with ADHD. When things feel out of control and she has trouble organizing and planning her own life, taking care of others seems nearly impossible. This role also may greatly increase her feelings of inadequacy.

"a girl might be thought of as spacey, a day-dreamer, forgetful, or chatty. Later in life, a woman might reach out for help for her ADHD, only to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety instead." Can a girl get an amen? I always got into trouble for talking in class. Lower grade school had corporal punishment for such items. My dad, a man raised in crappy circumstances himself, said if I was ever "beat" at school then I would get beat at home." Guess who never told. Me. Some examples I have of keeping my mouth shut. 

I could talk on and on about what I've learned in the past 2 weeks but I'm still learning. If you think you have ADDHD there are little mini tests out there to catch a clue; however, when you decide to get officially diagnosed seek a psych who's profession is primary or only ADHD patients. I've heard to have a full diagnosis the tests can be several hours long. 

I think that was my hiccup. I only went in because I could not concentrate on my job and the current job was a 100 percent NO FAILURE. Hot head boss. Arse. But when I got the diagnosis and went on meds that was it. I did not research any further or seek out other adhders as they say. 

Fortunately, this is my blog so I can ramble on and on if I choose. I still don't think anyone is reading this. yet. 

Be kind. People are going through tough times.