ADHD

Anyone who’s dealt with ADHD long enough: has it ever gotten easier?

I feel like since becoming aware of the symptoms the struggle has only worsened, despite always considering myself decently self-aware.

I don’t know if it’s just the compounding responsibilities of work, marriage, parenthood, and adulthood. Or if it’s some weird permanent brain fog from covid. Or a tangible side effect of being plugged into crypto almost 24/7 for three years. Or just a dwindling sense of agency and direction and control of emotions.

But it’s been six years now that I’ve seen three therapists, one psychiatrist with a brief round of antidepressants, and tried numerous tools and tricks yet it all feels like it’s falling apart.

Where did I go wrong?

father, husband, css golfer, ux engineer, silently defining variables as /sdv sdv.wtf

How old are you? It has gotten easier with age for me.

Acceptance has played a big part. Forgiving myself has played a bigger part and being proud of what I accomplished the biggest.

Apparently you have managed quite well (s. responsibilities), so there is a lot to be proud of.