I'm 44, recently diagnosed with ADHD and ADD, I got tested on the back of my daughters Autism diagnosis. I have an amazing wife and 3 energetic kids, and my 5 year old furry friend Barkley
I wont claim to be an expert but I want to share my thoughts and ideas with the hope of helping others but also helping myself. If one other person can get help from what I put down here then its a success.
So its been a crazy, hectic, non-stop few weeks, and all in all its been exhausting and draining. The new job has had its ups and downs and I'm still learning loads about it and at the same time feel I'm setting a good tone with the people there. Its all about trust- they need to trust me to guide...
Masking-is an often unconscious, coping mechanism where individuals with ADHD hide or suppress their symptoms to fit in, avoid stigma, or meet neurotypical social expectations. It acts as a "socially acceptable" facade, allowing people to conceal challenges with focus, hyperactivity, or organization. Common examples include forcing eye contact,...
Like any good parent when you think your child may have an illness, a disability or a condition, you start reading and doing your homework as a way to help them. It was doing this for our daughter that I started to understand the signs of ADHD , that had always been there but I didn't understand.