[throwawaytemp29]

100% this. I have been struggling with this for the last 5 years and only after my son was diagnosed with ADHD did I realize that I have it as well. Just having an explanation for the challenges makes life easier and I don’t have to beat myself up about it so much.

[geocrasher]

I learned I had ADHD last year. I'm in my mid 40's. Just knowing I had ADHD, and learning that I don't think the way normal people think was a huge burden unloaded for me. I'm not lazy, I'm not stupid. I'm atypical. I have executive dysfunctions. It's Normal for ADHD people to do things the way I do. That doesn't mean I like it, but it empowers me to recognize it. THEN I can work around it.

[AlwaysRock]

This is true for me as well. I've never taken medication for my ADHD but therapy and KNOWING has helped me tremendously.