Spoiler Alert: I’m Not ‘Too Much,’ I Just Have ADHD
Introduction For years, I struggled with certain patterns in my life that I couldn’t fully explain. There was an impulsive streak in my decisions, challenges with focus, and an underlying feeling of being “different” that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Recently, though, I received an answer that has reshaped my perspective: ADHD. This diagnosis didn’t come out of the blue. It’s the result of a series of realisations over the last few years, incremental steps that gradually brought me closer to understanding what was going on in my mind. Looking back, there were pivotal experiences and changes that led me to seek answers and recognise that my mind operates a bit differently. Some of these realisations came from times when I felt particularly vulnerable or introspective, moments that shed light on behaviours I’d always taken for granted. While the journey wasn’t always easy, each step brought me closer to clarity. The Path to Diagnosis I didn’t arrive at this diagnosis o...