I have a fairly fresh dx of ADHD at age 38. My husband and I are dealing with our son and potential ADHD when my therapist said it's hereditary and he definitely knows I have it.

I been working full time since 18. I'm just now learning the coping skills and what tactics I need to change in my work life to ensure quality work. I can be slipshod in the details and rush through projects...only to revisit because I screwed something up. I loathe ongoing projects because I lose interest and focus.

I'm not ashamed of my dx. I've been living with it forever and it's part of what makes me "me." At least I know I'm not just an airhead . But how open are you at work? Is it akin to being in the closet?

I did tell my team leader what's going on and why I'm starting to behave the way I am. Before I'd be pulled in 5 different directions by 5 different people (I manage mobile communications, over 500+ cell phones for 3 offices...oy!). Now I realise I can't do that. WHen he started talking about the Cingular side I straight up said, "I can't talk about Cingular right now. I'm focused on Verizon and I need to keep that focus." He's very understanding and is more than willing to work with me regarding my dx. I'm not looking for special treatment, just understanding.

I hesitate to bring it up with our supervisor. She's very much a focused Type A, organized and neat. I don't believe she'd understand.

Oh good grief! You can see how scattered I am in my second post!!!

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