And maybe it helps to remember that we, your fellow readers, are not lying in wait to pounce on you as soon as you show signs of being a bit behind or something. Everyone has their own life and personality to carry. There's no need to force things. There will be no punishment 😉
I relate to so much of this Cam - there's so many exciting things to do out there and I want to do everything all at once. This often leads to projects started but not finished, or me taking too much on and getting burnt out.
As I age and understand myself somewhat better, I think I am improving on this a little but it's still a huge problem. Getting an ADHD diagnosis after a long NHS waitlist last year certainly brought context and understanding to those struggles.
I'm interested by your 'accountability hacks' idea - will need to look into this more!
Yep, we're on the same path Liam. I'm on the waitlist myself. I often wonder whether a diagnosis will really change anything though. I kind of already know.
I was the same, I was convinced I had it but it being validated by an ‘expert’ was very freeing.
Was like a big weight off my chest with all the guilt, shame etc I’d gathered over the years - didn’t justify some of the daft stuff I’d done but at least explained it ha!
Hopefully you get assessed soon, took me 3 1/2 years to be seen down in Northeast England.
And maybe it helps to remember that we, your fellow readers, are not lying in wait to pounce on you as soon as you show signs of being a bit behind or something. Everyone has their own life and personality to carry. There's no need to force things. There will be no punishment 😉
Aw, thanks Elfie. That made my day <3
I relate to so much of this Cam - there's so many exciting things to do out there and I want to do everything all at once. This often leads to projects started but not finished, or me taking too much on and getting burnt out.
As I age and understand myself somewhat better, I think I am improving on this a little but it's still a huge problem. Getting an ADHD diagnosis after a long NHS waitlist last year certainly brought context and understanding to those struggles.
I'm interested by your 'accountability hacks' idea - will need to look into this more!
Yep, we're on the same path Liam. I'm on the waitlist myself. I often wonder whether a diagnosis will really change anything though. I kind of already know.
I was the same, I was convinced I had it but it being validated by an ‘expert’ was very freeing.
Was like a big weight off my chest with all the guilt, shame etc I’d gathered over the years - didn’t justify some of the daft stuff I’d done but at least explained it ha!
Hopefully you get assessed soon, took me 3 1/2 years to be seen down in Northeast England.
That's good to hear Liam. I'll keep waiting.
Keep going. Good mantra