How Autism Impacts My ADHD
by My journey toward understanding my neurodivergent identity began in 2021, when I was 37 years old. At the time, I was struggling with focus, organization, and a persistent sense that I was constantly falling behind, no matter how hard I tried. After seeking professional help, I was formally diagnosed with ADHD—specifically the inattentive type. That diagnosis was a revelation in itself. It explained so much about the difficulties I’d faced in school, at work, and even in day-to-day life: the forgotten tasks, the inability to follow through on plans, and the overwhelming mental clutter I had come to view as normal.