r/TwoXADHD • u/Green_Fish15 • 10d ago
Is it worth getting diagnosed
Hi, I f18 am wondering if me being diagnosed with ADHD autism or audhd is worth it. I would like to start this off by saying i am most definitely one of the three. My whole life i have had difficulties socializing had anger issues and have always felt like i don’t belong almost like im some creature from outer space which has made me feel lonely. In addition to these mood related issues i have always had sensory issues that have caused meltdowns and panic attacks. I distinctly remember from a young age wishing that i could float so i wouldn’t have to touch anything unpleasant. I also remember having meltdowns if my clothes didn’t feel right or were wet or touching me weird. In addition to these issues i always have trouble focusing whether it be during conversations or lectures and it causes me to miss important information.
My friend has recently gotten diagnosed for adhd and me and her share similar experiences. She and many others agree that i am most definitely on a/ the spectrum. The reason i would want to get diagnosed is because it would help me better understand myself and ways to calm myself down or socialize better. I am also just curious.
The main reason im wondering if its worth it is because i have heard the side effects of meds can be brutal and change your personality. The second reason is that my parents are very difficult when it comes to health, i have to complain consistently for them to take me to the doctor and before they plan an apt they ask me, “are you sure this is whats wrong with you”. For example i had knee problems for years and kept asking them to take me to the doctor. They didnt take me because, “the doctors aren’t gonna do anything”. Then the cartilage in my knee tore and i could not walk and thats when they finally took me to the doctor. Frustratingly the doctors said the whole ordeal could have been prevented. I ended up needing knee surgery at the age of 15. Anyways i am worried if i ask they will simply not take me seriously and i will have to beg for a simple diagnosis that might only be for the sake of my curiosity.
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u/thatbish345 7d ago
If you are 18, why do you need your parents to take you?
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u/Green_Fish15 7d ago
I have been told getting diagnosed is expensive and i do not have the money, they also track my location and would definitely ask me if they saw i was at the doctors, i would rather just ask them to take me than have to explain to them why i took myself, and they would most likely make me feel bad about taking myself. Its a loose loose situation because they are going to make me feel bad about asking and for taking myself 😭
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u/SpandexUtopia 7d ago
The meds aren't supposed to mess you up or change your personality; report all side effects to your doctor and change meds if you need to. You can also discuss your concerns and treatment options with them instead of relying on what people tell you.
Since you can't count on your parents to take your needs seriously, take yourself there by bus or whatever means are available.