As others have mentioned, exploring a diagnosis is about more than just medication. Getting diagnosed and understanding how ADHD impacts me helped me understand myself better and stop beating myself up for the things I couldn't control. It changed the way I think about myself. Even though I had all the hallmarks of a good life on paper (did well in school, got a good job, stable relationship, etc.), I also felt imposter syndrome and ashamed for how chaotic and unstable I felt on the inside. Learning about ADHD helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses and how to work with them.
My diagnosis also helped my family, after I got diagnosed my dad and younger brother were diagnosed too. It saved my parent's relationship because my mom finally understood that parts of my dad's personality and his behavior were caused by the ADHD, not because he didn't care enough or because he was a bad husband/father.
My diagnosis also helped my family, after I got diagnosed my dad and younger brother were diagnosed too. It saved my parent's relationship because my mom finally understood that parts of my dad's personality and his behavior were caused by the ADHD, not because he didn't care enough or because he was a bad husband/father.