Too old for an assessment?

[Trufflehops]

I’m almost 50. Grown up kids, in a job I love and relatively happy with my lot. Except…I am scatty, forgetful, disorganised, easily bored and distracted and constantly losing things!

I also have quite bad anxiety which is medicated. I think I just ‘live on my nerves’. I suspect I have too much adrenaline (fast heart rate, racing thoughts).

So, I’ve generally just muddled through life without ever landing myself in (too much) trouble. But I must admit I do my own head in sometimes. Not a day goes by when I don’t lose something significant (lkeys, bag, phone). Forgetting appointments is second nature to me. It does get me down and irritates people I live/work with, more that I think they admit.

Ive been like this for as long as I can remember.

Is it worth me getting an ADHD assessment at my age? Can I be fixed???

Thank you.

I think you’re right. Traits (and personal experience) will be different for everyone.

I’ll go on FB and have a look.

Would definitely be interested in the coaching :)

OP I am 50 and my doctor has just referred me to the adult ADHD service. My DD was diagnosed years ago. I've been to my GP before about 5 years ago, and was fobbed off because I'd "done ok at school and have a degree", and what good would a diagnosis do me. I wish I'd pursued it harder back then because I'd have been diagnosed by now, but at least I'm in the system now.

I'm in a Facebook group - UK women with ADHD and there are lots of discussions about private diagnosis. Might be worth a look.

@Trufflehops

How old were you when you were diagnosed, if you don’t mind me asking?

I was 30. Getting a diagnosis really helped me sort of acknowledge the fact that I can't change the way my brain fundamentally works, but can try to find coping mechanisms that allow me to manage those behaviours as best I can.

I've loved mine. Had it a year and made so many more adjustments in my life and had so many kinder thoughts than I used to.

I'm trying my best. You're trying your best.

Have a look into it

No harm in getting assessed. I'm currently on the waiting list for ASD & ADHD assessments & I'm about your age. I'd definitely go privately because waiting lists can be many years, if you're lucky enough to be accepted. Get assessed for ASD too. Good luck.