ADHD I'm 40 and think I might have it...
Only recently have I been really looking into ADHD as a reason as to why I am how I am. So I'm male and 40, I have a good career but something has always been a bit off and I've always had to push harder than my peers (seemingly)
I struggle with procrastination big time (usually my best work needs massive urgency) and I massively hyperfocus and I mean massively on a new project or piece of equipment but then throw it out as soon as the novelty has died down.
I struggle with memory, often forgetting my words mid sentence or forgetting the question being asked of me while I'm answering.
I never really feel rested unless I'm doing something to distract myself.
Always forgetting dates/occasions
My mood can swing pretty dramatically sometimes often out of thin air. I also hate crowds and waiting.
Sleep has always been a struggle too. I have to be absolutely exhausted to shut off.
The list goes on...I did a few online tests and they all indicated that I might need further professional review.
Silly question but realistically as if May 2026 what's my best course of action? Seeing the GP and being stuck in the system for years. Or. Going private? (Any tips on good private companies?)
Thanks for reading - just need some steer on this as I'm a little scared but I need to start working. How to gain normality as I'm finding it harder the older I get but I shouldn't bury my head in the sand :(