Hey @lemurien , what you're saying really resonates with me. I have a lot of friends who have either been diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, or they've grown up with ADHD and are learning how that looks for them now that they're moving into adulthood. I totally agree with you - it sometimes feels like no one is talking about ADHD in adults even though we know that it's common in young people...it's like we forget that these same neurodivergent kids are going to grow up into neurodivergent adults! What kind of things do you think would help support you as an adult living with ADHD? I think a chill space for when you're overstimulated sounds fantastic.
I noticed that you mentioned the idea of ADHD support groups, and it turns out they actually exist! Here's a link to ADHD Australia's support group page - hopefully you might be able to find one that works for you!
I think it's so great that you're using your experience working with young people to develop some self-compassion. It can be so difficult to treat yourself with the same level of kindness and understanding as other people, but it sounds like you're really self-aware and taking some positive steps towards recognising your own needs and accommodating them without judgment. That takes a lot of courage, so good on you 😄
