Should I get diagnosed?

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ADHD@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 months ago

I strongly suspect that I have ADHD, but I can’t see the benifit of getting diagnosed.

I know that if I get diagnosed and offically have ADHD I can get some medicine but I don’t think I want that in any case.

Can you share your experience and what benifit you got from getting offically diagnosed?

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If you’re in a state with red flag laws, that might mean you wouldnt be able to fully enjoy your rights. Keep that in mind.
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