How to Heal the Shame of a Late ADD Diagnosis (Without Blaming Yourself)

How to Heal the Shame of a Late ADD Diagnosis (Without Blaming Yourself)

“I Should Have Figured This Out Sooner…” There’s a particular kind of shame that lives in women diagnosed with ADD later in life.It’s not just about missed deadlines or scattered thoughts.It’s about a lifetime of wondering: “Why am I like this?”“Why can’t I just get it together?”“Why does…

Worry About Cognitive Decline After a Late ADD Diagnosis

Worry About Cognitive Decline After a Late ADD Diagnosis

Is My Brain Slipping? There’s a quiet fear many of us carry — especially after a late diagnosis of ADD. It sounds like this: “Why can’t I remember anything anymore?”“Why am I so easily overwhelmed?”“Is this ADD… or something worse?” Maybe you’ve been forgetting names, losing your train…

The Quiet Panic of “What If I Can’t Support Myself?”

The Quiet Panic of “What If I Can’t Support Myself?”

Let’s talk about a fear many of us, late-diagnosed, close to retirement, inadequate savings, carry silently: The fear of running out of money. Of being dependent on others. Of losing our independence—just when we’ve finally figured ourselves out. If you were diagnosed with ADD later in life, like…