How I Discovered That I Have ADHD

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The air hisses, the clock ticks, the pen drops, the phone vibrates, and there’s muffled chatter in the corner as I speak in front of an audience:

I visualize myself commanding the room — The act of visualization helps me stay focused!

This anecdote not only illustrates my ability to command a room, but my hidden struggles too. It’s not easy for me to stay focused when distracting noises fill the room. I have not been formally diagnosed with ADHD — It was missed all of this time due to masking it:

“Hiding” my ADHD symptoms.

Please, take into consideration that this is only one anecdote (personal account) — I may seek a formal diagnosis.

For the most part, therapy has not been effective for me — I believe that it has somewhat to do with masked symptoms of Autism comorbid with ADHD.

ADHD Screening Test

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ADULT ADHD Symptoms:

• Impulsiveness
• Disorganization and problems prioritizing
• Poor time management skills
• Problems focusing on a task