People who come to their diagnosis of ADHD later in life tend to feel regret...or at least I do. I think back to all the things I might have done had I known what was holding me back. I think this time of year especially bothers me as kids go off to college, full of potential. Then I realize that what I'm feeling isn't regret: it's shame. Shame and ADHD go hand in hand, and in order to move forward, you have to forgive yourself. Everyone can feel regret, it's a normal human emotion. But when we let our regret turn to shame over past mistakes or perceived failures, regret turns to shame. Put an end to regret! Turn toward the future! The past cannot be undone. But from this day forward, you can start taking the steps you need to be the person you want to be.
The real way to gain mastery over regret and shame is through knowledge and understanding of ADHD and the effects it can have. Below is a link to a great article dispelling many common myths about ADHD. For more information, please visit
www.help4adhd.org
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