I didn't get diagnosed ADHD until I was 27. I would have had the chance when I was in kindergarten, but my parents fiercely held onto the negative stigmas associated to mental health care. They regularly screamed at me asking if I wanted to go to the fucking loony bin doctor or will I get my act together and behave. I finished high-school with C's and B's on the report card, then I dropped out of college. How would I have done if my parents would have listened to my teacher when she told them she suspected I had ADHD?

[–] quicksand@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I'm in the same boat with ADHD and anxiety. Finally getting myself medicated for anxiety at age 30. Would have been nice if I hadn't been yelled at about those "black box" pills when I talked to my mom about it when I was younger. But here we are and I'm just grateful I've gotten started healing. Best wishes friend.