One Year On From My ADHD Diagnosis: I'm not depressed anymore!

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CONTENT WARNING: Frank discussion around depression in this video.

PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional, this video is for entertainment and anecdotal information only. Always consult your doctor if you are considering making any changes to prescribed medications or considering taking any new drug.

Hi there!

I'm Emily and I had a late diagnosis of Inattentive ADD (a type of ADHD) just two months after my 30th birthday - one whole year ago! Finding out I was neurodivergent was scary and exciting, but I'm now undergoing treatment (currently taking 36mg Concerta XL daily).

In this video, I reflect on how my life has changed since I got my diagnosis of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and pull out five key changes I have noticed.

One year on, the changes I discuss in this video are:

1. How much more compassionate I am towards myself
2. How empowered I now feel to challenge my behaviours and make changes to my life
3. How much more I understand the differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent brains
4. How much better I am with money and financial matters
5. That I no longer feel depressed and have managed to come off the SSRI antidepressant I was taking (Sertraline 200mg)!

It’s important for me to say here that I do not think that there is anything wrong with taking antidepressants, and am not suggesting that anyone else attempt to come off them - particularly if they work for you! I am just happy to say that I no longer feel depressed (having first been diagnosed with depression 10 years ago!), and taking two fewer tablets in the morning feels like an achievement for me! I reduced my dosage of this drug gradually over time under observation of both my GP and a psychiatrist, and urge you to talk to your doctor before making any changes to your medication.

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