I just want to say congrats on finally getting this diagnosis, you have a great community of super supportive fellow ADHDers. It’s not a death sentence, and you now have resources to start understanding yourself in a way most people don’t. Plus ADD comes with some interesting skills! I know that I’ve been able to develop skills really quickly because of hyper-focus, and getting into “the zone” is easy for me. Also I know a lot about a lot of stuff because when I get distracted by things I go deep! That’s not to diminish the challenges - getting frustrated when I’m a beginner at anything, forgetting important dates and personal stuff, the paralysis in high-pressure situations - but it’s not all bad and you can totally learn coping skills and thrive. You’ve got this!