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Hi
I understand so much of what you’re saying. The part about finding seekign diagnosis difficult because of dragging up the past particularly rang true for me. However, this is one thing that has really helped me. I had to do it a few times – talk at length about my history – and it’s helped both put it into a framework for me and helped me see how much of what has happened was outside of my control, particularly through childhood.
With time awareness and memory issues being a problem, putting the past into some kind of coherent order is difficult but a skilled doctor can help fit it all together and the bad stuff is ‘out there’ now not cluttering up my head. I’m starting counselling next week which I’m looking forward to.
There’s interesting information about treatment options in the Barkley Adult ADHD book and I notice that some of the medication can be given in patches or other slow release methods that prevent peaks and dips through the day.
Good luck. And welcome!
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