ADD/ADHD in Women - Inattentive ADHD

Hmmm- Well since studying this subject more thoroughly over the weekend I am relating it more & more to some really troublesome, difficult to live with cognitive traits that I have lived with for the longest time. More importantly, it accounts for the period of my life between 11 & 17 pre BPD/Bipolar - it accounts for lots of problems I was having then. If I had to make a guess I’d say I was quietly (inattentive type) ADHD from earlier still, possibly which the stress/confusion/suffering of this caused BPD which the anguish/stress of kind of caused Bipolar 1. So that’s a neurological developmental disorder plus a personality disorder then plus a severe mood disorder 😅🤪🤓

Definitely a family connection too as it is highly genetic (equally my co-morbidities are very well recognised with the same genetic connection too) both my parent have traits but my mum more especially has had/suffered from the inability to prioritise, make decisions, major disorganisation, raging anxiety, low self esteem due to the above etc there’s more….these just off top of head.

Been looking at all the natural remedies for adult ADHD & many things I’ve had some respite from generally over the years are there that it would be great to go back to eg Bacopa & Gingko & Phosphatidylserine & CBD oil all of which I’ve had really good experiences with in the past. 

Feeling really really hopeful that this is the final piece of my bonkers, stupidly complicated undiagnosed/late diagnosis mental health issues saga 😂 

I’ve actually noticed that I’m already handling boring household chores differently since accepting the self diagnosis…… no really, when I put the stuff down half undone because my brain has switched off, that now makes sense….. I just don’t feel annoyed with myself if it’s my weird brain & thus, I can go back and do it later, knowing & accepting that for reasons….. I find this ordinary stuff ineffably hard!

Anyway, I’m gonna run with this as a thought exercise for a while & see if it continues to help me not be so irritated & disappointed in myself……. In fact tbh if I’m right, I’ve every reason to be very very gentle & forgiving of myself & my wide range of practical deficiencies.

By the way, I didn’t know this so you probably don’t, Women don’t necessarily have a hyperactive version of ADHD but a version hallmarked by problems with concentration- Inattentive ADHD is the new name for ADD I think. 🤷‍♀️ Wow!