ADHD in women - resources that helped

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If you have been diagnosed in mid or later life with adhd, please could you share any resources that have helped? Overwhelmed 😵‍💫

I'm in my late 50s, not diagnosed but pretty much textbook ADHD and with autistic traits.
I've found 'The Mini ADHD Coach' book by Alice Gendron useful. She's much younger (diagnosed with ADHD at 29) but she understandably writes very much from a female perspective which I find essential. The attractive design of the book, together with its dip-in-and-out format, is a win for me. She has online content too but I haven't checked that out.
Good luck :-)

Thank you @TreesAtSea - and hopeful bump for any other suggestions

I’m diagnosed ADHD and ASD. To be honest I haven’t found much that has helped. I’ve had ADHD counseling which although hasn’t helped too much with the actual symptoms, has helped me understand a bit better about my challenges and I’ve been trying out some strategies to help with things such as ADHD paralysis which I really struggle with. I also have DH who dos a lot for me. I haven’t tried medication yet but am going to start the process soon so hoping that helps.

Thanks @Overthebow. Maybe counselling would be the way to go then as that’s what I’m looking for - a better understanding and some strategies.

If you have been diagnosed in mid or later life with ADHD, I’d really recommend ADHD Certify ( Adhdcertify.co.uk ) used it for my own assessment and found the process really supportive and clear.
It helped me understand my symptoms properly instead of just guessing or feeling overwhelmed.
The support felt structured but also very human and easy to follow.
After diagnosis, it gave me a starting point for understanding myself better.If you’re feeling overwhelmed,having that clarity early on can genuinely make things easier.

Thank you @momz1 - overwhelmed is definitely the word! I’ll take a look.

Completely agree with @momz1 a diagnosis only goes so far, especially if the assessment doesn't help you understand your own profile and what it is in our lives to become so overwhelmed. I accessed some post diagnostic support from CogniScience Clinics. Did it fix all of my symptoms - no and honestly I still get stuck, and have days that i just have to write off as a no go, but the understanding it gave me is helping me be a little kinder to myself and find the mojo to keep trying rather than hide out in my bed.

Absolutely, self-understanding makes such a difference. Being kind to yourself.Thanks...