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The Difficult Life of an Entrepreneur with Undiagnosed Adult ADHD
The difficulties of navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD are comparable to using a different operating system than others, feeling scattered, and struggling to complete tasks. Despite being recognized as talented and intelligent, individuals with undiagnosed ADHD often struggle with schoolwork and daily responsibilities. They have trouble remembering details, making plans, and staying consistent, leading to frustration from parents, teachers, friends, and romantic partners. Despite having the desire and effort, they struggle to follow through on projects and feel like underachievers. The revelation of potentially having ADHD and subsequent diagnosis can bring clarity and relief, as medication can help reduce the chaos in the mind and improve focus and productivity. The speaker emphasizes the alarming number of untreated and undiagnosed individuals with ADHD, highlighting the impact of living undiagnosed for decades. The podcast guest, Mark Can, represents those who, like him, have experienced the crushing realization of living with undiagnosed ADHD well into adulthood.