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Nicole Nadler says she's long struggled to keep track of her belongings and get to places on time.She's had over 25 jobs and says she's almost missed major events because she couldn't stay focused.She was diagnosed with ADHD in her 30s and says she's still learning to manage it...
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Nadler..
It was about a woman diagnosed late with ADHD and the broader issue of underdiagnosis in women..
One of the things I was able to focus on was pulling together an Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, "Why Am I Like This?," explaining why it took so long to get my diagnosis..
All those things I'd felt were character flaws were like a tickbox list of ADHD symptoms..
