• t_berium@lemmy.world
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      19 hours ago

      So was I for quite a while, seeing all these memes, then trying to find out more about the topic, after I’ve seen myself in too many of them. So I got my diagnosis earlier this year at 41. Much of my life has changed for the better since then. Do yourself a favor, go and get tested. Don’t wait.

      • SpongyAneurysm@feddit.org
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        18 hours ago

        Just got my diagnosis in my mid -30s.

        What did you do after you got yours and how has it changed your life?

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          18 hours ago

          I got a prescription for meds (Methylphenidate) and have been taking them for a few months. Since then, work has become much easier for me, I no longer procrastinate that much, I’ve stopped excessively smoking weed for self medication, I can concentrate for longer periods of time, I am generally much more relaxed in my everyday life and in my relationship, I can read books again, and I am slowly but surely getting my home in order. To this end, I recently created a two-week plan where I only have to do something for 15 minutes each day. It’s working great so far. I never want to go back, because it’s like night and day. I only wish I had been diagnosed 30 years earlier.

          What about you?

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            16 hours ago

            I’m still struggling to find a doctor who still takes new patients and can handle my first prescription.

            Otherwise the diagnosis hasn’t really changed much for me, other than, that I have a bit of an explanation, why I’m struggling with certain things, that goes beyond sheer incompetence. But that hasn’t really had an impact on my feeling of self-worth yet. It’s only been two months though.

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              14 hours ago

              Yeah, the diagnosis was a remarkable relief, but didn’t change much. Things got going with the meds, though. I try to improve on my self-worth by going to therapy, too.

              Hang in there and don’t give up! Wish you all the best!

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      22 hours ago

      Playing indoor soccer. Noticed that one of the roof poles things wasn’t centred. Wonder why that is- SLAM. Other player runs into me.

      Now reading this, maybe I should get checked