"Kat Frize, now 39, did not get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) until she was 37, after facing several challenges throughout her life such as intense exhaustion, difficulties maintaining relationships and communicating, and frequently ending up in hospital with injuries caused by accidents."
"It was the birth of her daughter, who has now been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, which spurred the mother-of-two on to investigate her own symptoms. Facing potentially years on an NHS waiting list just to get an assessment, she said she was forced to go private."
"Around two years later, she said she was finally getting the treatment that was right for her, with the first day she took medication being a moment of great revelation, as her brain suddenly became quiet and clear for the first time in her life."
Kat Frize, now 39, remained undiagnosed with ADHD until age 37 despite experiencing intense exhaustion, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, and frequent hospital visits from accidents. Her daughter's ADHD and autism diagnosis prompted her to investigate her own symptoms. Facing lengthy NHS waiting lists, Frize pursued private assessment and diagnosis. After approximately two years, she began medication treatment, describing the experience as transformative—her brain became quiet and clear for the first time. Experts warn that women and girls with ADHD are significantly underdiagnosed, highlighting a critical gap in healthcare recognition and treatment.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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