Recently, I was diagnosed with ADHD. It took me a year of fighting the US Healthcare system just to be tested. Yep, it took six visits with six different providers before I was even tested for ADHD because what is being taught about ADHD is wrong.
During that year, I did a lot of independent research on the subject. However, it wasn’t until the 4th visit that I managed to plug in the right set of keywords into Google that finally pointed me in the right direction to get my diagnosis. Why?
Information about getting diagnosed late with ADHD is difficult to acquire since there are so many American providers that still classify it as a childhood disorder.
News Flash: It’s not.
To help other individuals like myself, I put together this list of resources that I found and loved. So, If you are struggling with your ADHD or think you might be ADHD then this article is for you.
P.S. Anyone can use most of them, including both diagnosed and undiagnosed, men and women, and even neurotypicals.
Free Resources about ADHD and How to Manage It
How to ADHD– Jessica McCabe
Jessica McCabe creates short films on YouTube and recently wrote a book on how to live with your ADHD. She shows the raw, real side of ADHD that not many people see.
ADDitude
This is a digital and quarterly print publication that talks about all things ADHD plus they go into comorbidities commonly seen with ADD/ADHD. Their sight has a large and very in-depth resource library and keeps a list of providers in each state to help you find and receive mental health care.
Connor DeWolfe
Connor DeWolfe is a digital content creator who shows what ADHD looks like in a light-hearted fun way. He is unique because he shows how neurotypical individuals can help ADHDers.
Changes in the Definition of ADHD in DSM-5: Subtle but Important
This article from the National Library of Medicine discusses the diagnostic requirements in the United States and notes how it was last updated in 2013 despite all the recent, and very relevant, studies that have been conducted on ADHD.
ADHD Empowerment Coaching Facebook Page
Dr. Janina Elbert Mashke is a psychologist who wants to help empower women with ADHD. Her reels talk about ADHD symptoms that most people don’t know about in a fun way. She also offers coaching for ADHD individuals on her website.
Visionary Rebels Club
This new Discord community was created as a safe space for neurodivergent females and nonbinary business owners to meet, collaborate, and learn. This community is going to grow quickly, so jump into the server and be a part of the progress.
How We Feel
A mood-tracking app that has absolutely zero paywalls. The app includes different activities for you to accept, interpret, and explain your emotions. It also includes different journaling prompts.
Tarah & Barry
I feel like I saved the best for last without even meaning to. I listen to Tarah & Barry’s podcast, ADHD Unfiltered, regularly. Tarah, an ADHDer, and Barry, a neurotypical, are an adorable couple that helps people with ADHD have healthier relationships. They are fun, real, and authentic. While their primary focus is relationships, they talk about all areas of ADHD and their reels are fun to watch and the podcast is a blast to listen to.
Paid Resources for People with ADHD
ADHDoers
ADHDdoers provides low-cost resources to help you manage your ADHD. The neat thing about ADHDoers is their “Pay What You Can” program where they let you name your price. They created this program so everyone who needs these resources can afford them. There is a minimum for each item that you have to pay, but it’s worth it for the resources you receive.
The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It
This planner was built by a fellow ADHDer. It’s fun and interactive, providing you with tips to help you achieve your goals and make the most out of your day.
Find Your Tribe
The most important thing about this journey is finding a place where you feel comfortable to ask questions and learn about yourself with your newfound discovery. I’m not going to pretend like I have it all figured out, cause I assure you I don’t, but these resources have made things a bit easier.
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