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Have I ADHD? I thought I was just stupid ^^.
Despite the way it’s portrayed in the media, ADHD is underdiagnosed in some groups (women and anyone not white is less likely to be diagnosed in the US, for example). So, maybe. It’s worth talking to a psychiatrist about it if it’s regularly impacting your life.
It can be difficult to figure out on your own whether or not your symptoms are ADHD, because everyone has moments that could count as ADHD symptoms. But for people without ADHD they only happen occasionally or rarely. To steal an analogy, everyone pees, but if you’re pissing 40 times a day it’s time to see a doctor.
That said, if you’re in the US now is a super shitty time to get diagnosed because there’s a terrible ADHD med shortage. My husband’s been without meds for about 2 months now.
Thanks for your serious answer. My bad joke wasn't deserving such a caring message.
To be honest, I actually don't think I have ADHD, I'm just the kind of guy who's always in his head, not actually paying attention. As a teenager I saw a psychologist because I had memory troubles, but he didn't saw anything strange (and I'm a white man; I'm not American, but racism and misogyny are realities here too).
I hope your husband will receive his meds again soon!