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 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Just got my diagnosis in my mid -30s.

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

[–] t_berium@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

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?

[–] SpongyAneurysm@feddit.org 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] t_berium@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days 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!

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 1 points 3 days ago

Anyone here who somehow got diagnosed in Serbia? How long did it take?

[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days 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