“I was told that I wasn’t living up to my potential & that I was lazy. I had depression & anxiety, as well as eating disorders. Now I know that those things can be linked to ADHD, especially if it's undiagnosed. My diagnosis connected the dots in my life.”
Marni Pasch, 39, worked as a high school counselor. The work was fast-paced, and she loved spending time with the students, but shewith the paperwork. She could often be found at her desk late into the evening finishing up projects. It was easier to work without the disruptions of the typical school day. Pasch took her job seriously — after all, students counted on her. “My biggest fear was letting a tiny detail slip that might affect a teen’s future,” she said.
certificate. She now works as an academic coach, helping students improve their organization, time management, and study skills. “I was told that I wasn’t living up to my potential and that I was lazy. I had depression and anxiety, as well as eating disorders. Now I know that those things can be linked to ADHD, especially if it is undiagnosed. My diagnosis connected the dots in my life.”
Green found himself constantly explaining ADHD to others and battling the myths surrounding the disorder, which led him to make videos to explain the facts of the disorder. As he received feedback on how his videos helped people come to terms with their diagnosis and find ways to improve their lives, his perspective changed. While his videos started from a place of anger, he now makes them from the perspective of love. He wants others to know that living and thriving with ADHD is possible.
Andreini says, “I have learned to forgive myself. I used to feel guilt and shame about almost everything I did. My diagnosis lifted that weight. Since my diagnosis, I went from being an anxious 40-year-old wife and mother to being a calmer, more understanding person. I have never felt better than I do now. There are things I can do to help myself become who I have always known I could be.”
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