Is it worth getting an ADHD diagnosis with American healthcare?

From my experience, dealing with American healthcare and finding someone to actually diagnose you is one of the most difficult things to do- just got my Autism diagnosis and it took 3 years, saw 2 different ppl, and ended up paying 2k with a payment plan because the person who could actually diagnose me didn't take any insurance. That being said, the closure, relief, and clarity is beyond worth it. With my ADHD, I got that diagnosis in 2013ish. You don't have to go on medication- I have gone both with and without it. When I went without I would manage the ADHD with a certain amount of caffeine in the mornings and I found that to be as helpful as medication until the caffeine impacted my anxiety lol

Hi Zephyr, to start with, interesting fact: as a member of your family is diagnosed with Adhd, there is a 50% chance you too will inherit it. I'm not sure how the American health system works but I would defiantly recommend finding out as putting you on the right medication could change your life. Without going to a doctor there are 2 over the counter items that can help with Adhd: caffeine and nicotine. While I wouldn't recommend these because of their adictive qualities many people suffering from adhd will tell you that these help to tunnel the 10million thoughts going through your head and help you to focus.

Getting a diagnosis and treating it with medications are two different things. I say go for it. If the doctor tries to prescribe a medication for a diagnosis, you can always ask for other treatment options.