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@autisticadhdco
Aug 19 • 4 tweets • 1 min read • Read on X
An ADHD diagnosis later in life can feel like shock, regret, and relief all at once.

It explains years of struggle and gives you a chance to start fresh.

Here’s how to turned regret into reset.
ADHD makes life harder when it's not treated.

- Masking
- Perfectionism
- self-blame

Diagnosis ends the guessing game.

Now you can work with your brain, not against it.
Diagnosis is chance to:

- Focus on your strengths
- Set clear boundaries
- Take self care seriously
- Build systems, routines, and habits that work for you
- Allow yourself to relax without guilt
Get real strategies and honest lessons from life with ADHD & Autism to your inbox.

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Aug 6
Most people think ADHD is a problem with focus.

But in reality, ADHD almost never comes alone.
It comes with anxiety, mood swings, learning difficulties, and low self esteem.

It's called Complex ADHD, and if you have ADHD, it might help to understand it. 🧵
Over 60% of people with ADHD have at least one other condition.

Anxiety, depression, ODD, learning disabilities, even substance abuse, these aren't separate issues.
They're part of the problem.

If you’ve felt like ADHD medication “isn’t enough,” this is why.
ADHD changes as you age.

In kids: behavioral issues like ODD or tics are more common

In adults: anxiety, depression and substance abuse show up over time.

Your needs evolve and your support should too. A one size fits all ADHD plan or treatment wont work for a lot of people.
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Jul 24
Most ADHD advice is about planners, meds, or habits.
Almost no one talks about food.

But what and when you eat can make a huge difference in your focus, mood, and energy.

Here’s how to eat for an ADHD brain.
Start with the basics:

- Don’t skip more than one meal
- Eat protein in the morning
- Eat more complex carbs
- Avoid simple sugars (soda, candy)
- Eat more fiber, especially with ADHD meds

A bad diet means less energy and less focus.
ADHDers tend to be low in :
- Iron (low energy)
- Magnesium ( anxiety)
- Zinc (impulsivity)
- Vitamin B6 & D (mood regulation and memory)

You might have a deficiency and have no idea about it. Get a blood test if you can.
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Jul 23
Your phone isn't just a distraction.

For people with ADHD, it can reshape our lives over time.

Here’s how it happens, and what to look out for:
It's not obvious at first, but it snowballs quickly.

- You miss a few deadlines.
- Then a project.
- Then a job.

- You cancel plans.
- Forget a birthday.
- Eventually people stop reaching out.

It happens faster than you think.
It makes you feel connected for a while but you’re alone most of the time.

Real conversations are replaced by likes and reels
You scroll to get dopamine
You end up too drained to do anything else
So you scroll again.
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Mar 31
How to build habits when you have ADHD.

Motivation is unreliable.

ADHD makes everything harder.

We need systems, not willpower.

Here’s how to create habits and routines.

🧵
We can't rely on motivation.

Habits reduce stress, decision fatigue, anxiety and mental load.

They keep you moving even when our brain does not want to.
Break it down. If it feels too easy, you’re doing it right.

Workout → put on shoes

Read → open the book

Dishes → put plates in the sink

It might feel ridiculous at the beginning but small actions build momentum.
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