Hi, I'm new here and was recently diagnosed with ADHD at 47. It's been challenging to know where to go after diagnosis and was offered little to no support on where to go next, or what would be a good next step. I was lucky to find SANE and they really helped me. I was struggling with chronic symptoms in the lead-up to being diagnosed and couldn't weave through the internet, looking for support as I kept getting overwhelmed by different website navigations, or clear directions on where to get help. I kept getting distracted, and then forgetting, then realising 48 hours later, I'd still not found the solution on where to get myself help even though it was the most important thing I needed.
SANE helped me by sending me an appropriate amount of links in one email, that I could use as a starting point. This helped me to unlock the overwhelm and get me to where I needed to be. I've managed to gain an ADHD therapist, which I am looking forward to, tomorrow.
I'm not able to work and have no income so have lost financial independence and have currently got the doors closed for clients on my small business. I'm Kiwi, so I have no government support here while I don't work so have had to rely on my partner for everything. The feeling of being so incapable, and feeling like I'm in need of management has been pretty eye-opening and overwhelming. I am hopeful, however, that with treatment and supporting therapy, I will be feeling more level soon.
