ADHD UK

ADHD UK Ambassador

Amy Cocksedge

Mental Health Support Worker, Part-time Masters Student, Late-Diagnosed with ADHD

Hi, I'm Amy. I was diagnosed with ADHD aged 23. Having had early childhood brain cancer, my medical complexities really masked my ADHD. During school, I felt like I was having to work ten times harder than everyone else, and I couldn't understand why. In driving lessons, I struggled to notice street signs because I was so preoccupied with focusing on the road. I never really felt like I belonged either, I felt like I had to mask who I really am. Since my diagnosis, I feel like I've found the missing piece of my identity, and its helped my self esteem so much. I want to help educate people on ADHD, advocating for people with ADHD, and helping them get support. I want to help make a positive difference as much as possible! Check out my ADHD Instagram here: @myadhdsquirrelbrain