ADHD Therapist Talks About Her Personal Journey To Diagnosis In Her 30's

[@drsloanski]

I facepalmed, then cried, at seeing myself through your stories. I was diagnosed last year, at 62. I’ve been feeling a lot of grief for my struggles, including the ending of my marriage of 28 years. I couldn’t explain and she couldn’t understand why I wouldn’t get tasks done, or fail to help in the planning of family vacations, for example. Now I’m just starting to like the ‘real’ me.

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

omg David, thank you for sharing and I am so sorry you went through that. I hope that you know you're not alone. I hope you have some help and that you find some relief soon. sending love

[@Earthstarsky]

Wow i might get diagnosed at 92 lol

[@pboplatypus]

Your Instagram was one of the reasons I decided to ask my doctor about ADHD meds. My husband and son have ADHD and I assumed I didn't have it because my symptoms were so different and I never struggled with school. I started Strattera and I felt totally different by the two week mark. I still can't believe I went 30+ years without realizing I have ADHD and am autistic. Thank you for sharing your journey. It's helped me on mine :)

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Wow! That’s amazing!!! I’m so glad you are taking care of yourself!! It really can be life changing ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWorsnops]

Diagnosed few months ago and I am 36. I have tried ritalin over the last few months, it worked amazing but then it just didnt work for me, I am off antidepressants now and adderal is not available where i am. I have found at the moment i am happier without the medication but i see myself differently. I was grieiving for younger me too! Thanks for sharing and I feel like you do with the looking at your younger self, but also to find your happiness,. Exercise, coffee and supportive husband helps., i got two kids, i struggle a lot with emotional dysregulation. But my life is the best its been, and I understand why i am the way I am and am less hard on myself

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Thank you for sharing your story! I’m glad you feel happier off medication o hope one day I can do the same! Def. Don’t underestimate the power of healthy relationships to help us ❤

[@hayleyabram90]

Your story is like looking at myself in a mirror. I am still undiagnosed (I am on the waiting list and in the UK it is up to 2 years). I am 33 and I have only really started noticing symptoms myself after having my son over 2 years ago. Looking back I now see that I have always had some if these issue throughout life, but is only really impacting my life now. Although I am undiagnosed and there is still a change any assessment may come back as that I do not have ADHD, but i can just feel it in my soul that I have and listening to stories like yourselves helps me feel validated and that im not going crazy! Thank you for sharing! Xx

[@negeto2460]

This was amazing! We are all going though our problems trust me. May God bless you sister.

[@ThaysSobreda]

I feel EXACTLY like you do, I'm turning 30 this year and will start therapy for the first time in my life this week, I'm tired of feeling like a lost potential

[@megancunningham768]

I came across your tiktok account towards the beginning of the pandemic. Your words encouraged me and helped me realize what I wanted to go back to school for and to finish my bachelor's degree! I just graduated on Mother's day! Thank you for sharing your story. I relate to soo many of your symptoms.

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Omg this is so sweet!! I love that, I love how strangers on the internet can encourage us, make connections, and it even know how they impact our lives! I’m so proud of you!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@megancunningham768]

@@Micheline.Maalouf thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@Willxb]

Your video is just amazing, thank you! I saw my life through yours. I found out when I was 22 but I didn't accept it, didnt wanna think that something was wrong with my brain... I took medicine back there but still feeling shame so I stop, didnt tell any one but then as you said older you get worse it gets so I got a appointment for next week. Thank you and hope your life is better now.

[@Markai1994]

I'm so happy I found you. I've complex PTSD, childhood adversity and am now trying to get a route towards ADHD diagnosis. Had an autism consultation & consultant encouraged me to get an ADHD assessment

[@ariellejoy8705]

This is really encouraging. I got referrals from my primary doctor about 2 months ago, but I am struggling to make the appointments. I'm happy to know you made it to the other end of diagnosis and be reminded that I might be able to get there as well.

[@RobertFleming]

You have described so many things about me. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏 I just hope I can find a way to dig further. 🤪

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

I hope I can continue to help!!

[@lizziebennett8193]

Thanks for making this!!

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Of course! I figured it could help someone. As a therapist having ADHD I feel many people can relate ❤

[@catbeara]

It wasn't until my psychiatrist asked me about it that I realised that for years I've been using music and podcasts to almost... self-medicate? I am CONSTANTLY listening to something that interests me, it's the only thing that enables me to do chores, to exercise, to get my work done... Free seretonin. 😅

[@JanellMartin]

Oh my goodness, this sounds like my 23 years of being married. I was diagnosed in 2008. Had multiple therapists prior to being married but now with the same one since Jan 2013. I have also found healing with my binging by doing carnivore diet. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

I hope you’re feeling better!!! ❤

[@janeanevans]

❤🙏🏼🙏🏼Somehow, God sent me your video and never have I felt so understood in my life and I am 45 and I know I’ve always had it every single thing you said I can relate just never followed through with a doctor or talking to anyone about it. With so much shame and anxiety and constantly beating myself up cuz I don’t get anything done. So I just want to say thank you for that. You are also an inspiration to me!! Ty so so much

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

I’m so happy you’re here ❤

[@staceysurbaugh5006]

Thank you for this video 🥹😭

[@slothh24]

It could be super helpful to have a video or something like a live about ADHD and trauma. The relationship between this two things and how it's possible to emotionally elaborate this things..

[@burnsedadventures]

THIS IS MY LIFE 😭

[@ALADDIN22091978]

I have diagnoses of Aspergers traits early 2004, limited impact . I got diagnosed with dyspraxia aged 33, my most severe condition. It was much harder to get an ADHD diagnosis because many psychiatrists would not assess me because I have dyspraxia and / or Aspergers traits. A nervous breakdown to get ADHD detected is very scary. Medication can help, it helped me, exercise helps , mindfulness/meditation/CBT can help with emotional dysregulation. I feel there is too many emphasis on medication for ADHD, the treatment should be multimodal.

[@bw5187]

i went to take the mmpi-2 a week ago interested in seeing what the interview and test say.

[@votegreenparty7127]

I can relate 100%

[@amberwol9330]

Where did you go to school to be a therapist?

[@veselskv]

8:41 not me listening to this while doing laundry 🙈

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

That's amazing task stacking!!!

[@muhamadhanifothman2434]

Can you diagnosis to me..

[@Micheline.Maalouf]

Unfortunately not

[@muhamadhanifothman2434]

@@Micheline.Maalouf why not