Thanks for sharing your ADHD story. It closely matches my own in many ways, though I’m hyperactive and always have been. Despite this very obvious ADHD sign, I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 45. Girl in the 80s = missed. So I spent years thinking I was noisy, stupid & just really bad at life. Im now 51 and since getting my dx I’ve regained my life & confidence - plus I have a ND daughter. There’s still lots of damage and I’m struggling through perimenopause & the whole estrogen ADHD storm. It’s hard, but I’m being kind to myself & finding good support. Thanks for the heads up re AI - I use it in my work, but will try it for my ADHD. Thank you 🙏🏻

I’m in my 70s, menopause in my 40s plus severe trauma knocked me flat. Less impulsive but executive function shot. Only recently aware I’ve been adhd all my life. My response initially was to withdraw altogether from life and things got worse, as someone else in the comments mentioned use it or lose it. I’m not convinced post menopause is a transition, but a permanent change you have to deal with. My experience anyway. I’ve worked hard for 3 years now to regain physical ability and mental health. Diet, supplements, exercise, mental exercise…I’m doing okay. But the hormone shifts are a huge part of adhd, my cycles were a nightmare when I was younger. And menopause changed me permanently. It’s been easier knowing I have adhd as I can consciously adjust and adapt where needed instead of fighting to be ‘normal’.

Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I got diagnosed at 34 after a loss. I totally resonated with the relief that comes from understanding that your condition is not a moral falling and letting that guilt and shame go with getting the assistance needed. Best of luck to you!

Seems like using A.I. in place of memory recall will help with work, but it definitely will not help prevent more recall memory loss. Anything you stop using/doing (whether its a choice or a medical reason) means the neural pathways in that part of the brain are not receiving stimulation. That stimulation, however little may still aid in new neuron connections forming ... which could possible help reroute the nerve connections to the area in your brain where recall used to take place. Similar to how people relearn functions like eating, speaking or walking after a stroke or other brain injury. The same way people with spinal cord damage can regenerate nerves through continued physical therapy forms like the use of an "exoskeleton" device which supports them in the upright natural walking position and is also attached around their legs - moving their legs (walking) for them to keep muscle healthy & to help retain muscle memory until spinal nerves can regenerate.

Omg this is soo me!!! I'm now diagnosed and I feel great! Shame when my brother was diagnosed in the 80s it wasn't taken seriously either!! He died of addiction

Thank you, very helpful!

Thank you that was incredibly helpful 😊

Thank you 🙏 ❤

How do you know when to start hormone replacement therapy? Do you have to have things like hot flashes?

You say the menopause side of things won’t last forever. But it will, at least that’s how I understand it. ‘The menopause side of things’ is your body no longer producing oestrogen. ADHD is a dopamine-based neurology. And oestrogen is a precursor to dopamine. So no oestrogen = no dopamine. That won’t improve post-menopause, because you still won’t be producing oestrogen. You might want to have a conversation with your GP or ADHD practitioner about HRT. Good luck!

Can't even pay attention long enough to see the full video ... 😕

I just got my diagnosis of combined ADHD/IDD last month,I am now 2 month shy of 52. A couple of years ago I was under immense pressure and I developed a stutter that has remained with me since. Everyone professional has said that this is very unusual. I have been menopausal now for approximately 5/6 years. I get extremely anxious quite quickly, the I start suttering so with the ADHD (combined) IDD, it makes my life so hard. If I don't know me how is anyone else supposed to? 😢

@ellechristie1111

2 ай бұрын

I’m 54. I have not been diagnosed yet, but I have every symptom…perimenopause, and now menopause, have made it a million times worse. I used to be able to function, but that is long gone. This is the new normal, I guess? I just don’t know exactly what that means for me. As you said, if I don’t know who I am, how is anyone else going to know? I had given up, but recently I heard someone say that we still have 1/3 of our lives left, why are we not being the best we can be? That has been sounding in my head ever since. I’ve made doctors appts, started supplements, I’m eating clean and starting to exercise. Oh…and attempting to journal and meditate…limited success there, but I’ll keep working at it. We’ll find ourselves again ❤

@shellyboob4630

2 ай бұрын

@@ellechristie1111 I have just put in a ,( let's say application) to see another psychiatrist to re affirm that I have ADHD so I can have My meds witch I understand, as it is a gateway drug. I sincerely hope that things work out in your favour. I am in the UK, my son has aspergers, so I whent private for a diagnosis of ADHD/AUTISM. It cost me £3000 for my diagnosis, I don't have a lot of money, but it was worth every penny scrimped and saved, just for the peice of mind in itself. I now feel like I have been liberated, that instead of all the guilt and shame carried for decades, I can now say I am proud of myself, something I never say.I have made plenty of mistakes, uprooted my kids a few times because I couldn't handle horrible people. But I know now I did tryed, hoping I could make a fresh start from them. If you're not getting the help you need, save up, and go private! There is no price you can put on freedom you feel once you have got used to your diagnosis.