After heavily relating to an ADHD meme that i saw here, I am now scared that I might have ADHD. I don't have any idea how I'd go about getting a diagnosis as an adult who didn't really have issues in school as a child.
I saw this article posted in this comm, and it seems to have decent advice. Anyone actually follow it here? Especially the adding structure bit?
I usually run away from structuring myself because it's too intimidating and I usually fall off the wagon. Anyone got any tips for being more organized with tasks and bigger projects/long term goals?
I think I mostly figured out the first point of "getting over your inner critic", but I feel like I need help getting through the other parts in the article, and it seems like organization/planning is crucial to that.
I was in a similar boat doing very well in grade school without having to try and thinking everyone felt the way I did up into adulthood even after failing out of college partially from my symptoms. I'd really recommend looking into a consultation with a psychiatrist if you think you do have it; the appointment can feel intimidating, but it's really pretty easy and just going through a questionnaire of the symptoms you're experiencing. I tried managing on my own without meds for years before being diagnosed (or even thinking I had it), and you can get by, but trying to form any lasting habits or stay consistent in your day to day will be difficult. It is a disorder in your brain and trying to form the habits to manage it are much more difficult without first addressing that.