I know I know, everyone seems to be talking about ADHD or saying they have been recently diagnosed with ADHD, but this is serious stuff, not to be taken lightly and should be spoken about more openly. Particularly, the subject of undiagnosed ADHD in midlife women, as it can feel like a labyrinth of uncertainties, especially for women teetering on the fence about seeking a formal diagnosis.
Recently I have been wondering whether to a pursue a diagnosis or not, but as a 49’er, for me it comes laden with questions…
What if I do have ADHD? What if I don’t? How will it change things? Will it help me in the long term? Why do I need a professional diagnosis? These quandaries echo the experience of many who grapple with the choice of seeking clarity amidst complexity of their symptoms. I know this from experience, I have three close friends who are in this situation, and we are all wondering the exact same thing. Should we go and see our GP about the fact we have self diagnosed ADHD?
I am tra…