S2.Ep5: Self-Diagnosed ADHD at 70 - Kit Waring

Having been immediately enamoured by an email from legendary listener Kit, we felt desperate to share her story of discovering ADHD & Autism at 69. Now Self-Diagnosed at 70 years old - almost twice the age that we were both ‘late’ diagnosed.<br/><br/>At Kit’s stage of life,the greater possibility of ADHD being mistaken for Dementia is a further barrier to receiving answers & support.At this time Kit is not seeking medical diagnosis. One more time for the people in the back…SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. <br/><br/>Kit has developed the coping strategy of People Avoidance due to debilitating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria; both relatable and very common! The positive is that finally Kit is able to say no to situations that cause her distress without the need to make excuses. We are so happy to know that Self-Diagnosis has given her the self-understanding & compassion she needed.<br/>We are so incredibly grateful to this absolute legend for giving us a new perspective, as we’re sure there are so many in a similar position that will benefit from her courage at sharing her ADHD safari with us.THANK YOU SO MUCH KIT! <br/><br/>If you are struggling with any of the topics covered, you are not alone.There is help out there so please reach out!<br/><br/>Tickets are selling fast for the ADHDAF LIVE UK SHOWS IN DECEMBER! Uniting the ADHDAF Community at what can be a triggering time. Get your Tickets HERE<br/><br/>If you've found this podcast helpful & are able, please help us continue to help others by joining our Community for Peer To Peer Support and MORE OR leave us a tip<br/>MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR PATRONS!Gold Tier Patrons shoutout: RachSlatts,Rachael Riley,Derec Thompson,Leanne S,Laura Fleming,Clare Wilson,Michie,Kim Pierpoint,Amy Davies,Ceci,Kelsey F,Katherine Wilkinson,Alarna Pigmatiello,Elle, Mary N,Suzanne Tanso,Katy Smith,Jacqueline McGeachie,Lynne McKenna McNally,Linda Collins,Jennifer Wilson,Jo,Rachel Stewart,Christie,Claire Turner,Katie Enstone,Ani Kemsley,Lizzee Oliver,Nicola Mackenzie-Cracknell,Michelle Bellyou,Olivia Dyer,Gurjit Thandi,Ailish,Jody Ellen,Charlotte Holtom,Heesoo Lee,Nyki McKenzie,Ruth Lester,Kimi Wright,Rachel Williams,Sahra Zekiri,Lorna Lou,Chelsie Louise,Kirsty Cassell,Jacki Allen,Helen McEwan,Nic Hewett,Carly Taylor,Jen M,Claire Protherough,Reece English,Cara Aurora,Laura,Louise MacDonald,Claire Dowling,Ally Rathbone,Jenny Jimenez,Trudy,Daina Stinnett,Rosie Gee,Dr Explodo,Kayak Lady,Lindsay Knox,Gill Blackall,Ally Mac,Kat Marshall,Siobhan Campbell,Kara,Lynsey Hoskins,Anna Byron,Ali Velo,Nikki Wilson,Kirsty Witkowska,Catherine Hickey,Michelle A,Abbie Whitelaw,Rhianne,Sofia Buccheri,Natalie,Caitlin Lewis,GIlly Pompom,Andie MacInnes,Niki,Donnie,Kim Michelle,Jackie Whittingham,Victoria Closs,Vanessa Fisher,Marianne Kelly,Jade Badge,Emma Pearce,Lyndsey Lowdon,Nelly Griggs,Claire Robinson,Tallis Morris,Charlotte Lynskey,Magdalena Kuna,JosieJoJo,Georgie Chisholm,Rachel Jones,Matilda Wanless,Alicia,Abi Wood,Tabitha Buck,Sarah Coldrey,Erika AE,Natasha Sines,Fanny Willy,Kirsten Richardson,Louise Kilgannon-Patel,Kirsti,Collette Morrison, Carol Falkner, Sally,Gemma Beauchamp, Jessica Williams, Disa SIF,Jenni Bell, Paula C Gleason,Nella Scurfield,Nicola Wright,Jaime Kerns,Suzie Lawes & Sarah Spurgeon who helped make this episode possible; raising ADHD awareness and providing validation & information to those who desperately need it. JOIN US<br/><br/>TW: Contains swearing, ableism, depression, anxiety,relationship struggles,dementiaSupport the show