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I've had a feeling that I might have it for a while but idk what to do. It seems like there's probably not a sureshot way to know I have it? And if I don't, it'll always feel like an excuse to other people.
Talk to your doctor and/or psychiatrist and they can't test and diagnose. Even being diagnosed, I still often feel like I'm just making excuses when something stems from my ADHD, but it's important to remember that it's not fair to yourself to downplay your own challenges. Acknowledging the challenges you face, and their affects on your life is not making excuses. It's being honest with yourself about what you experience.
What happens after a diagnosis though?
Hopefully treatment :) That can include therapy sessions, and also trying out different medications and if they help
Also I have one question. I've always done reasonably well on exams by cramming on the last day (more like last night) when the pressure is extreme. That doesn't take away from the fact that I could have it right? Like I'm good at cramming something under pressure and vomiting it out the next day, but am also awful at something that would require regular periodic studying.
I'm no doctor, but what you're describing would be consistent with ADHD.
Thanks. I'll mention that when I talk to the doctor.
Sorry for the late reply, but as the other commentor pointed out, what you described is incredibly consistent with ADHD. There is a reason we are prone to procrastination! Definitely talk to your doctor or psych about what you experience.
Thank you so much!
Thanks. I hope it goes well. I don't see my mom being thrilled if it comes down to needing medication.
This is literally the diagnostic criteria: https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf
Have a go and see if the questions resonate
Ha, wow. I think I need to make an appointment 😅
OOF
I was wondering why all these memes were attacking me so much...
Thank you so much for that link.
A lot of these questions hit close to my own experiences. I should really get something done about this.
Thank you.
They really do resonate....Maybe not all but quite a few.