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A casual community for people with ADHD

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What made you suspect that you have or do not have ADHD? Why did (or didn't) you get evaluated? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by ramenshaman@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I've read a lot (a LOT) of posts here and elsewhere that made me suspect I have ADHD. I made an appointment to get evaluated. Just curious about other people's experiences.

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[–] AppearanceBoring9229@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Memes and posts about what happens when you have autism made me think "wait isn't that what everyone does?" Even then I thought what difference it makes knowing since I'm in my thirties and been working fine all this time.

Just took some tests, and it turns out I might be slightly on the spectrum. The first one I took was the raads and I got surprised to actually be above the threshold since I thought that most of my answers were what is normal. Then I took a couple more tests and even if I'm below the threshold is just by one or two points.

Even then I was like yeah that's not a big deal, besides some questions on the tests seem to need an update. But as I read more it seems to explain my behavior and difficulty to finish projects. So it may help to see a professional to help me determine the root issues and help me improve.