Do you have a child with ADHD?
Are you starting to see some similar traits in yourself?
More and more older people are discovering that they have been living with ADHD their whole life without knowing it. My son was diagnosed at 14 and as he got older he started to notice my traits. Eventually he persuaded me to take a good look at myself and really pay attention to the way I think, how I interact with others, and the importance of my hobbies and interests.
I was 53 when I was diagnosed, and it has been a roller coaster ride ever since. I was so sad to know that so many generations of people have struggled with this condition and that even now it’s so hard to get recognition and help. At the same time I was overjoyed to know that I can name and understand my condition, and connect and share with others who have a similar life experience.
I realised that I had always been masking and over compensating for my ADHD. But I also knew that I had developed some good strategies and techniques for life and work. I hyperfocused on researching ADHD Coaching, and found that in the UK we are only just beginning to establish this practice. Coaching generally is fast becoming a key component to support people in developing their skills in life and work. Alongside counselling, psychotherapy and medication I think ADHD Coaching could really help us live our best lives.