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Adult ADHD: Anyone have experience?

Mental Health | Last Active: Dec 27, 2023 | Replies (30)
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@wellgracie

I was diagnosed at 50 and completely relate to your post. Somehow I have managed to get a Masters degree and I finally navigated the process of becoming a licensed counselor at 63. But it took a LOT of support. There is often little understanding and validation even among mental health professionals.
As time goes on I still struggle with embarrassment related to disorganization and other ADHD symptoms.
For women, additudemag has simple test plus some resources if you search
self-test-for-women-do-i-have-adhd,
Glad to have found this group!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Dec 23, 2023

@wellgracie Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You're an inspiration for many of us, showing perseverance in getting more education and obtaining your counseling license. I bet you will be great at it, since you know personally the struggles some of us go through!

What led you to being diagnosed in the first place, if I may ask?
Ginger

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 27, 2023

Hi @wellgrace, is this the link you wanted to add - a test specifically for women with ADHD symptoms?

- Female ADHD Test: Symptoms in Women and Girls https://www.additudemag.com/self-test-adhd-symptoms-women-girls/

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