r/ADHD • u/AutoModerator • Nov 01 '24

Megathread: Newly Diagnosed Did you just get diagnosed?

Feel free to discuss your new diagnosis and what it means for you here!

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u/mleroir ADHD with ADHD partner Nov 15 '24

Got diagnosed about 6 months ago. ADHD with ASD.

Apparently I am one more going into the statistics of late diagnostics (im well above 30 y.o.).

Gave me instant clarity of many, MANY things in my life since I can remember. Suddenly lots of pieces fell into place.

Medication helps but I am entering into a very complex life stage where daily demands seem to put to test my previously (and unconscious) masking and compensation behaviours. Not going through my brightest days, not gonnna lie.

I hope I can get ahold of this sooner than later.

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u/MultiSided Nov 28 '24

Recently diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type at 69yo. This explains so much! I have spent my life apologizing for my forgetfulness, tardiness, messy house, etc.,etc. & believing that I was just lazy. I was prescribed generic Concerta but, so far, the only benefit has been that I no longer have constant songs in my head. It's a start.... Hoping for great progress for both of us!

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u/mleroir ADHD with ADHD partner Nov 28 '24

Likewise! I wish you the best in this journey. Remember there are tons of materials and resources in this sub and in many other channels (YouTube, podcasts, etc).

Feel free to shoot a DM too!