It has come to my attention recently, per my therapist, that I might have ADHD. I never thought about it before; I thought my brain was just naturally scattered and inattentive. But what I've been reporting as "anxiety" is apparently more in line with ADHD. Inability to focus, restlessness (people always ask me about whether I am anxious because of how much I fidget), forgetfulness, and most importantly, executive dysfunction and an inability to start or complete tasks. Once she pointed that out it all made sense. I actually feel hopeful, that maybe my brain doesn't have to be this way.

I have an appointment with my psychiatrist on Wednesday. The problem is that he is not the most attentive psychiatrist. I've been disclosing my symptoms for months but he wants to focus on decreasing self-harm, which is fair. But I really need some tips on how to advocate for myself regarding ADHD, because if I do have it I'd like to try medication for it and see if it helps. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to advocate for myself?