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This is an interesting article comparing outcomes for those diagnosed at a young age vs others with same symptoms but not diagnosed. Those diagnosed had worse outcomes. Perhaps lowers sense of own ability. https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/10/adhd-diagnosis-leads-worse-quality-life-increased-self-harm-kids/
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Interesting! I didn’t receive an ADHD inattentive diagnosis until age 43, and I agree with others here who received it as a healing framework for self-acceptance after a lifetime of masking.
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I understand girls are better at masking than boys hence the many women now being diagnosed & having your experience. I can see the downside as a kid getting the label - all kids struggle to fit in/belong so maybe makes a kid feel even more 'different' - whereas in hindsight it brings compassion for your younger self.
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