Pauline was diagnosed with ADHD at 34 years old. It was life-changing for her. Her doctor also had it. She texted her husband on her iPhone to come in and told him what the doctor said. The world felt beautiful as long as she had her iPhone in her hands and she was texting fast.
8 Things That Went Through My Head the Moment I Got My ADHD Diagnosis #adhd
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ADHD causes someone to become overstimulated.
The doctor told them that when their brains are doing more than one thing people with ADHD focus better. Doing just the one thing could result in overstimulation. Pauline couldn’t decide if she was relieved to have a diagnosis or annoyed. She could be exhausted because of all she’s accomplished during the day, but the house still doesn’t look clean.
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I was diagnosed at 34 and realized that my brain could operate on more than one speed when I started taking medication.
"Key Takeaways:
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Many adults are surprised when they receive an ADHD diagnosis. That could change their lives in some surprising ways overall for them.
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Adults with ADHD may not function as well at work as they did. People have found ways to cope with their ADHD in time.
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There are treatment methods available for adults with ADHD too. They can choose medication or other treatments that are offered to them.
