I am 42 now and have been diagnosed for 12 years. I still feel that way at times. But I realize no one else is analyzing me but me. I have learned to accept that that is just part of me. I have to do the usual things like write myself notes. Or make lists. But that is just life. I understand what you mean by swimming up stream. That is a very good way of putting it and swimming in circles. I still swim in circles if I let myself get overwhelmed. That's the key is to not get overwhelmed. Look at things one step at a time. Not the whole overwhelming picture. Hope that this helped.

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Thank you for your reply. I will take your advice - one step at a time. I am so happy that I found this site - I have tried to find support groups etc , with no luck. This is the first place I have found other adults like me! Thank you all.

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Hope that you enjoy the site. Let us know how things go for you.

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Hi Poochie:

Welcome to ADDitude - we are so glad you found us! Your concerns and challenges with your adult ADHD diagnosis are echoed through these forums often, so hopefully you'll find some other users with whom you can swap stories and support and advice. In the meantime, you might look into hiring a coach (http://www.additudemag.com/adhd-web/article/562.html) and checking out a few ADDitude articles that I thought might be helpful...

You've Got Adult ADD… Now What?: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/815.html

Time Management Tips for Adults with ADD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/1378.html

Getting Things Done with Adult ADD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/672.html

Six Ways to Build Better Moods with Adult ADHD: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/678.html

My Liberating – But Late – Diagnosis: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/947.html

More personal stories from ADD adults: http://www.additudemag.com/topic/adult-add-adhd/adhd-stories.html

I hope this helps!

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Thank you Anni, I will look into all of your suggestions - one at a time of course! I have already learnt so much from this web site and to think I have only been a member for a few days!

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