Ceci Alba, diagnosed with ADHD at 18 in Mexico

1. What made you decide to have your diagnosis?

My psychiatrist diagnosed me, I had many doubts but with his guidance I felt relieved to have a diagnosis and to see that I was not "a bad person"

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2. What do you do for a living?

I'm studying

4. How were your school years?

I was quite controlled with schedules, alarms and applications to be organized. However, I was always very restless and distracted, for which they constantly scolded me.

5. Looking back, what was an obvious ADHD trait in your childhood?

My hyperactivity and impulsivity

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6. Was it difficult to get a diagnosis?

I never would have imagined having ADHD because I viewed people with ADHD in a very stereotypical way, my psychiatrist informed me and I feel better now with my diagnosis

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7. How did you prepare yourself for your diagnosis?

I request information about ADHD and I completed tests given by my psychiatrist

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8. How did you feel right after getting your diagnosis?

I felt relieved, I thought that I was a bad person and that I was "broken", seeing that it was not so relieved me a lot

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9. How do you feel about it now?

I feel calm, although I am worried about the high cost of methylphenidate in my country

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10. Do you think you "look like" the ADHD stereotype?

No, from an outside view no. But from within, yes, and I think, how did I not realize it before?

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11. What are you struggling with because of your ADHD brain?

I have difficulty maintaining interpersonal relationships

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12. What are your ADHD strengths ?

my hyper concentration

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13. Did your ADHD diagnosis help you?

Definitely yes

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14. Do you feel your life could have gone the other way if you'd been diagnosed earlier?

Definitely yes

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15. What was your family/friends' reaction to your diagnosis?

They couldn't believe my diagnosis because I've always been "smart and good at school"

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16. Do you have any comorbid disorders or neurological conditions?

I have major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

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17. Do you deal with anxiety?

Yes

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18. Did people around you make you doubt yourself during your diagnosis journey?

Yes

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19. Do you ever doubt your diagnosis now?

No, I'm sure I'm an ADHD girl

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20. How has the diagnosis changed the way you live?

I am more patient with myself

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21. How do you feel about medication?

Something sad because it is expensive in my country and its access is a privilege

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22. What was the thing that helped you most in your daily life? 

Apps and alarms

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23. What advice would you give someone who is wondering if they have ADHD?

I would recommend free places where they can access a professional to confirm the diagnosis

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