25 year old woman here. I was diagnosed and just started medication (Concerta) the other week. I had never considered that I might have ADHD before. I have had some mental health issues for a long time which have always presented in different ways. I have always excelled at school/work but really struggled with procrastination and staying on task. I chalked it up to anxiety and just a lack of focus and willpower. I now know that ADHD may present differently in men vs women and in children vs adults.

After reading a LOT of the posts on this sub, I realized I could really relate to what others described and talked to my doctor about it. I have been taking medication for about a week now and the difference is truly night and day. I am not feeling anxious and overwhelmed to the point of being unable to get anything done like I have in the past. My severe anxiety and constant rumination feel like they went away basically overnight. I am feeling much less impulsive and feel like my mind is calm and clear for the first time in ages.

I know that I still have a long road ahead of me. Things aren’t perfect, but for the first time ever, I have hope that things can be better. I have the mental energy and clarity of mind to finally be able to just... deal with shit.

I have not told anyone in my personal life about this yet because honestly I don’t know how to bring it up and help them understand. I struggle with deciding who “should” know, and who I should keep this private from.

So, all of that being said, I am wondering if there are any women who are going or have gone through something similar. I would love to hear from you if you have any insight to offer, or even chat with some people who are going through it and could use some company (just like me). I have a lot of questions and it would be nice to have someone to talk to who gets it.