Re: 99% sure I'm ADHD & now I have to circumnavigate getting diagnosed?? Cruel joke!

[Anonymous]

I really thought I had Asperger’s before I read more about ADHD. I took the AQ test (Asperger Quotient) test and scored just a point below where they consider you a “clinical” case. Now I see there is a lot of overlap. I am 68, a former school teacher, mother of six, grandmother of three, married 48 years this month–to the SAME GUY, which I consider a miracle, because I know a lot of guys couldn’t have lived with me for a year, let alone 48. My most overwhelming feeling is one of disappointment in myself and shame. I’ve always known I was different, but just didn’t know how/why. I will see my family dr for routine physical in another week and I’m going to bring up ADHD and see if he will refer me to a clinic in Seattle. I am worrying a lot about what he will say (we have differences in the past) and I’m hoping I don’t talk myself out of talking to him about it. With our insurance, a lot of specialty services aren’t covered unless you’re referred by a GP. Wish me luck!! I’ll report back.

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