Benefits of getting ADHD diagnosis in adulthood

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I don't think I have ADHD. I think whatever problems I have with my attention span and executive dysfunction prolly has more to do with my aspergers than anything else. However, I've found that using ADHD resources has really helped me find some solutions with my productivity. I still struggle to maintain my work, but I know there are lots of solutions I can turn to.

I'm 98% sure I don't have it, but just suppose I do - is there really a point in pursuing a diagnosis at my age? I already get support for my aspergers and even though I have these difficulties(and they do affect my functioning), would a diagnosis of ADHD actually change anything?

Sorry, this is probably really trivial....

Ask yourself what would you hope to change by getting an ADHD diagnosis. I got mine and it helped me, you might check to see if it might:

1) Give you peace of mind. You know you have ADHD, and you want professional confirmation.

2) Allow you access to ADHD medications. This might improve school and work-related tasks, but is certainly considered ongoing treatment and is by no means a cure.

3) Protect you with disability status. This may qualify you for disability protection at work or disability benefits in the event you cannot work.

If your life will be greatly improved by meds, then that is a good reason I think

An additional legit reason to qualify for a prescription of medicinal marijuana? I dont smoke it as often but when I do I get positive results and it calms my hyperactivity! As for ASD when im about to have a meltdown or anxiety attack it calms me down and diffuses self hating thoughts as for my PTSD it calms me down whenever I have my flashbacks and Im able to forgive myself and tell myself everything is going to be ok.

Thank you for the info. I think the only option that makes sense to me is #2, as medication might help. However I'm not sure about taking stimulants. I think I should continue to use the ADHD self help resources, but if they fail then I'll talk to my GP. Not necessarily for a diagnosis, though. Though before I turn to doctors, I.will first talk to disability support at my uni. I already get support from them, but maybe they can let me know what they do for ADHD students and maybe try some of the techniques.

Meds, if you're into it. Both my sister and I sought evaluation and diagnosis as adults. the meds are amazing for me, but she doesn't really take hers, so it has little effect.

Depends on the person!