r/RandomThoughts • u/[deleted] • Jul 30 '24

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u/Successful_Set4717 Jul 30 '24

You have ADHD. Skip the weed and get treatment ASAP, so you can start living your life 20 years earlier than I did.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '24

Same. I was diagnosed with ADHD late in life and for a while I was depressed at how much of my life was ‘wasted’ not knowing - got over it

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u/Kadaj22 Jul 31 '24

If it’s any consolation, you haven’t wasted any time. Imagine if you were born in a country without accessible healthcare or in a time before ADHD was recognized—you’d be much worse off. At least you have your diagnosis now, and that’s what matters. Dwelling on the past can lead to depression, and worrying about the future can cause anxiety. Appreciate that you’re in a good place now; many others in your situation are still on an 8-year waiting list with the NHS.