After an Instagram comment spurred me to look into whether I might have ADHD, I was eager to bring up the idea to my longtime therapist at our next appointment. Spoiler alert: I have ADHD.
Due to my health history, I’ve had more health care providers over the years than most 40-somethings. I have a neurologist, a dermatologist, a dentist, a gynecologist ...
A woman with ADHD talks about her diagnosis process.
A woman with ADHD talks about what a day in her life is like.
Janet Geddis was diagnosed with ADHD in spring 2021, but she's been living with the condition since she was a child. Janet, 41, is the proud owner of Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA. She is a speaker and writer who loves to travel, read, and cuddle with her cats. Janet is passionate about obstacle-free mental health care (Nuçi's Space), migraine health advocacy, and creating meaningful connections.
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