This might not change your mind at all, because heaven knows I don't do things that are good for me even if I know they are... But trust me when I tell you it's worth it. Not only medication (which you might want or not to take, it's your call), but just... The relief, and the kindness you're able to show yourself afterwards is something else.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Thank you! I seriously intend to and would like to get assessed. I wouldn’t mind trying medication, and just knowing and having a diagnosis would be very affirming. I was the “can’t sit still, but also randomly sleeps in class, never does homework but does great on tests” kid.

I’ll make getting tested a goal of mine this year. I went through some crazy health stuff last year and spent a good amount of time in the hospital, but I’m back to like 90%+ physically so I should focus on my brain health…

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 2 points 3 hours ago

can’t sit still, but also randomly sleeps in class, never does homework but does great on tests” kid.

That was literally me until cycles of burnout fucked me up so bad I realized it was an unsustainable way to live. Let me know if I can help you with the assessment in any way!