The Forums › Forums › I Just Found Out! › I Have a Diagnosis, Now What? › 46? I'm almost 70 and just found out! › Re: 46? I'm almost 70 and just found out!
I’m 80 and just found out about my ADD a few years ago, after my 10-years-younger sister had suggested I check into it. At first I was relieved to learn what I’d been coping with all my life, but now I have mixed reactions. To be sure, I’m very glad to know, because it brings about a vast understanding of past and current events and behaviors.
On the other hand, there’s the issue of what might have been — which is a fruitless pursuit, I well understand — but it brings about emotions I don’t know what to do with. Anger, for example. There’s no one to blame, not even myself. I’m fortunate that ADD knowledge has developed as far as it has so that I have this opportunity for insight.
But then there’s shame. I find I have to take responsibility for unfortunate situations or events that I now see I played a part in — things I haven’t thought about in years.
Are there any other seniors out there who have had similar reactions? I would imagine so, but I’ve never heard it discussed.
Anyone??
REPORT ABUSE