Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I get asked a LOT about whether or not it’s worth it to pursue an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, especially if you’re not interested in taking meds for it.
Personally, I think there’s great value in knowing exactly what you’re dealing with, because often ADHD can be mistaken for anxiety, depression, menopause or even life long trauma.
That said, I also understand that diagnostic testing can be expensive or unavailable.
So if you think you have ADHD, but you don’t have access to proper testing, there’s no reason why you can’t do the inner work to manage the symptoms you’re dealing with. For me, inner work looks like:
👉Taking my sleep seriously
👉 Moving my body every single day
👉 Getting clear on my values (so I could focus on the important stuff)
👉 Understanding my personal needs (so I could get them met)
👉 Removing myself from relationships or situations that drained me or made my symptoms worse
👉 Learning to accept who I am and embrace my differences (because I’m not broken)
👉 Finding supportive people and communities that made me feel less alone
Being intentional about improving your quality of life doesn’t need an official diagnosis or label. Just start getting curious about when and where you feel your best, and start doing more of that. it sounds simple and arbitrary, but it’s actually life-changing.
I get asked a LOT about whether or not it’s worth it to pursue an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, especially if you’re not interested in taking meds for it.
Personally, I think there’s great value in knowing exactly what you’re dealing with, because often ADHD can be mistaken for anxiety, depression, menopause or even life long trauma.
That said, I also understand that diagnostic testing can be expensive or unavailable.
So if you think you have ADHD, but you don’t have access to proper testing, there’s no reason why you can’t do the inner work to manage the symptoms you’re dealing with. For me, inner work looks like:
👉Taking my sleep seriously
👉 Moving my body every single day
👉 Getting clear on my values (so I could focus on the important stuff)
👉 Understanding my personal needs (so I could get them met)
👉 Removing myself from relationships or situations that drained me or made my symptoms worse
👉 Learning to accept who I am and embrace my differences (because I’m not broken)
👉 Finding supportive people and communities that made me feel less alone
Being intentional about improving your quality of life doesn’t need an official diagnosis or label. Just start getting curious about when and where you feel your best, and start doing more of that. it sounds simple and arbitrary, but it’s actually life-changing.
