I'm 57 years old and never considered that I might have ADHD until this past year when 3 different Drs have suggested it. Now I am waiting for my appointment with a neurologist in 6 weeks at Mayo clinic to rule it out.

I grew up with a male cousin (who my parents raised) who was only 5 months older than I who was a classic ADHD kid; so always saw myself as very laid back and calm in comparison. It is only now that I have even considered that I too might have my own very different, but equally frustrating variety of ADHD

Most of what I read says that unless you had ADHD (diagnosed or not) as a child, you do not develop it as an adult, and certainly not in your 50s! So I'm hesitant to even mention it to people, and feel a bit silly about it all. Yet I need to find out why I am as I am and try to find some help for it.

So I guess I'm here because I don't know where else I can voice my concerns that people might have some chance of understanding. If you've made it this far, bless you. I just need to get this off my chest.