Hi Dennio, Yes, I was just diagnosed this year (2024) in Feb @ 37 years, female with Inattentive type ADHD and Level 1 ASD. So, I know the feeling. I always knew something was up, but had no idea what until I switched to a new psychologist at the end of 2023 and she picked it up within a few hours of knowing me. Can't really help on the staying sane front before a diagnosis, but I hope you can get the help you need soon. Just know you are not alone. Good luck. 💕

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I was diagnosed last year at 52. I always knew I was different and didn't feel I belonged anywhere. My psychologist suggested I might have it, and a year later, the diagnosis was confirmed. I deal with it the same way I have for years. Lots of lists, keeping things I need in plain sight and putting all important events in my phone calendar with alarms. I also have an app that beeps softly every hour so I don't lose track of time, and I gamify chores around the house with a website called Wheel of Names and a timer. Anything that will make it more interesting 🙂

I know some people self medicate with caffeine(coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.) if they can’t get medicated at a doctor, since both the meds and caffeine are stimulants; I’ve never tried it myself but it works for some people

Actually, I think tried it a couple times, but it made me feel my heartbeat which irritated my sensory issues; so I didn’t end up using it long term