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ADHD experience

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  • 18-08-2015 10:56pm
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    [Deleted User]
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    I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 16 after a long spate of fluctuating school grades and mitching classes and other troublemaking.

    My issues have been a bit clouded because I managed to hide my ADHD behind some more pressing issues, and because I did alright in school and university by pretty much locking myself to the desk. I managed to get a masters degree from a good uni, and now I have a good job which I love. But things are getting on top of me right now in work, where I can't rely on one great performance every couple of months. For the first time in my life, I have to be consistently good & focused & well behaved, and it isn't easy.

    I'm 28 years old. Has anyone else tried medication this late?

    I'm not asking for medical advice here, because I already have a diagnosis and I've already gone down the CBT avenue. I'm just looking for others' ADHD experiences, particularly treatment in adulthood, if you want to share it.

    Thanks
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    JuliusCaesar
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    This might be more suited to Long Term Illness, rather than Psychology (which is more of a theoretical forum). Or maybe personal issues?


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