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‘I was diagnosed with ADHD at 41’

Seven years ago, tests showed I had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and although this seems late in life, it’s not unusual for women. In females, ADHD traits, such as inattentiveness and disordered thinking, can be more common than hyperactivity, so it often gets missed.

It wasn’t a big surprise as my life felt chaotic. I was working as an unqualified

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