Hi,
It's recently struck me I might have ADHD. It's worth saying I have a dyspraxia diagnosis, though this wasn't until 23, but had been mentioned in childhood. Specialists said I showed some overlap with other neuro divergent conditions, but I understand this may be normal. These are my symptoms:
Complete inability to concentrate on admin/boring tasks, but can get obsessed with things I find interesting once started
Extreme emotional outbursts and behaviour
Depression/anxiety
Constant pacing (I WFH so this isn't ideal but obviously I couldn't do it in an office.)
Racing thoughts
Putting off tasks even when very important
Constantly messy house and endless list of life admin despite the fact I feel I spend hours cleaning and tidying
Easyily overwhelmed and sensitive
Put lots of pressure on myself; am a yes woman but then struggle to complete most things on my to-do list.
Interrupting people even though I don't mean to be rude
Lots more!
The only exception to the pacing & inattention is if I'm around other people. I can watch a movie with my partner & at the cinema. Struggle to do the same in my own.
In the past drank too much to calm myself down/due to stress. Not a huge drinker when with friends etc.
I've always had major major issues with attention but managed to manage it through techniques - I'm talking obsessive research. However, since uni I've simply forgotten about many of the things I used to do. I am however extremely creative, strong verbally and a good writer. So I've been reasonably successful in my career so far but I've noticed it's beginning to impact my work, relationships and life in a very negative way.
Does anyone have experiences of diagnosis as an adult (if this is Adhd), resources or just an idea of where to start?
Many thanks.