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Should I get diagnosed?
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this post was submitted on 25 Feb 2024
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Everyone's journey is different - just to preface this - for me medication doesn't "solve" ADHD but it lets me climb out of obsessive spirals and indecisive slumps. I suggest that anyone with ADHD at least try medication... it doesn't make you weak or anything, it's an aide to allow some of us to function more like other people.
Depending on your country and stage in life a diagnosis may also make you eligible disability aide or accommodations. In most western countries (I'm not certain about the US) you can also request reasonable accommodations from your employer with a formal diagnosis without risking your job status.
Lastly, I simply think it's helpful to understand yourself.