Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

To my understanding it shows up differently in women. What were your symptoms? Also some women get diagnosed with it during perimenopause.

[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 day ago

Perimenipause is an absolute nightmare. It makes ADHD much much worse.