Hi, I’m John — a content creator and Twitch partner (AKA oddtrots).

For years, I struggled with daily tasks and prioritising workloads. I was often told to “work harder” or “stop being lazy,” and I felt like I was letting everyone down.

In 2019, I turned my focus to streaming on Twitch. Through building a community, I learned a lot about myself — mainly self-acceptance and that I didn’t have to be who people expected me to be. It was a tough journey, but it led me to a better understanding of ADHD and ultimately to requesting a referral.

After my ADHD diagnosis at 39, I was also referred for an autism assessment, which confirmed that diagnosis as well.

Without this knowledge, I wouldn’t understand myself nearly as well as I do now compared to 10 years ago. Much of that progress came from ADHD UK, and through my Twitch community I’ve seen that I’m not alone. ADHD UK is an invaluable resource, and I’m proud to be an ambassador for them.