It has been a couple of years since I started using this website. I originally joined in 2020 because I was battling OCD for a couple of years around that time (regarding my sexuality). However, it has gotten better over the years through therapy, ignoring labels, receiving support, and allowing myself to keep going and practice meditation and spirituality.
Recently, a couple of weeks ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD (both Inattentive and Hyperactive) later in life. It is a bit hard to accept the diagnosis because, although I did want to get a screening myself and receive accommodations for college, there is still a feeling that I am faking it and cheating. I always felt like the way I operated socially, mentally, and academically was chaotic in a way, but I didn’t feel like I should question it. Now, with this recent diagnosis, I’m not sure how to feel.
I did tell my older sister and my best friend, who are both supportive, along with my mom, but she told me that she didn’t agree with the diagnosis and that I should get a second opinion (which made me feel a bit discouraged). I know she means well and loves me, but it still didn’t make me feel validated because I don’t actually “fit” her perception of what ADHD is. I am still planning to get everything I need, but I just feel mixed about this. Did anyone else go through something like this?