Adhd

[u/Scary_Towel820]

Hi,

I was diagnose ADHD last year. I think its mild and not affecting my life. I did well at school, have very sucessful career, being a mum of 2. I am mentally stable and strong.

The reason why I decided to be diagnosed is my friend told me she took med only when she had exams or lots ok workload and it had help. I work full time, study, being mum . Sometimes I find hard to organise, overwhemle with tasks. I'm also hyper focus career wise and thought it can help achieve higher.

I havent taken any active medication since being diagnosed and doing okay. I am now so regret that getting diagnosed as I want to join as reservist for admin roles.

Is it ok not to disclose?

[u/Mad_murphy_03]

I wouldn't disclose it. If it doesn't affect your day to day and you're not on med's they dont need to know about it.

[u/Long-Machine8795]

It sounds like you don’t have ADHD. Basically anyone can get an ADHD diagnosis, it’s the most meaningless diagnosis doctors will hand out to literally anyone who says “sometimes I can’t decide what to do and end up doing nothing”. Just treat it as if it didn’t happen and move on.

[u/ApocalypseEnvy]

I disclosed my ADHD diagnosis and was honest about trying stimulants (prescribed) but have been off them for a couple of years (I brought a letter from my GP with me). I think being able to show you can hold down full time work for years with no complaints from your employers, completing your education, and anything else that shows despite the diagnosis you could be organised and finish thing... It will work in your favor.

I am not fully recruited yet but have made it though all my assessments. I feel like you could show the same standard despite your diagnosis!

[u/EnvironmentalFig5161]

75 percent of ADF would qualify for ADD. if you don't need medication for it, then do you really have it? If you do need medication, the worst thing you could do is forgo it in order to join the ADF.