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Hi Colliequest,
Welcome to the wonderful world of ADHD. I certainly think ADHD is worth getting checked out. You will find many people posting to this site wondering if they have it. Most of the time they describe ADHD symptoms to a tee. ADHD symptoms can change over time so I’m not surprised yours are different from when you were a child. If you can find a physician or psychiatrist that can assess you for ADHD it could be the start of something good. If you have it they will likely prescribe medication but they are very well researched and are considered to be extremely safe. There are other things you can do for yourself that will help. Diet and exercise are the most important things. A high protein diet, especially in the morning is a good start. Exercise can come in many forms but the rule of thumb is “Anything that’s good for the heart is good for the brain”. Other things will also help like having a place for everything (i.e. keys, cellphone, wallet (Purse) etc.). I’m just starting to journal things I need to remember and rely on my calendar in my kitchen to keep a visual clue of appointments, deadlines, bill payments, birthdays, etc.
I think the biggest thing of all is to get an ADHD education. Learn as much as you can from reputable sources like this site. There are many great blog entries, forum posts, and videos. There are also some good web resources out there too. I found that I benefitted most from meeting other ADHDers at my local ADHD support group. Even prior to my diagnosis I found a large number of kindred spirits who were more than willing to share their experiences with me.
I wish you best of luck on your journey.
Richard
AKA That Guy with ADHD