Adhd testing

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When I was a child I got told I had possible ADHD and dyslexia. I got diagnosed with dyslexia and sent to get tested for ADHD at the Time for outing reasons she didn’t want me being diagnosed for it so never took me to get tested. The school tried to push for me to get tested but I never did and a lot of my symptoms were blamed on my dyslexia. As I got older my possible ADHD was mentioned but always shut down by my mother. I’ve struggled all my life with certain things and was bullied for being different and struggling at school. As I got older I realised I was different that I am who I am nothing will change me and embraced my quirks as best I can. My friends and some family think I have it and my partners sister works in specialist centre for children with ADHD and autism. When we spoke about my difficulties with life she said have you ever been tested for ADHD she recognises a lot of my ways to that of her students. I’ve got this far in life with out a diagnosis and although I’ve considered getting one I’ve always thought what will it change will it make a difference to my life. Has anyone been tested later in life and seen an improvement.

My Ds was diagnosed as a child so I realise not what you asked but I do think it has helped him understand himself. I think at times he understands what his difficulties are down to his adhd .. not he doesn't try hard enough or focus enough.

Thank you I’ve mentally come to the conclusion that I’m not lazy stupid or don’t try hard enough to focus it’s not something I can fix.

Yes I’ve just been diagnosed in the past few months I’m finally learning to accept I might not be lazy and disorganised. I highly recommend the ADHDAF and ADHD Adults podcasts and their discord communities.

Has anyone been tested later in life and seen an improvement.

I have been diagnosed and I have a better understanding of myself but in terms of the ADHD nothing has improved. I don't take meds though.