I wonder if it would be worth not involving mom in your exploration of this diagnosis for the time being. As a 20 yr old you can seek medical attention independently. Mom may open the mail from your health insurance company but this will be after the fact. The pressure of convincing Mom while your figuring this out for yourself is double the pressure. Good luck and do put a limit on the partying!!

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Only by getting help on my own, then showing the change that treating ADHD made, then and only then did they even consider the possibility... It is hard to argue with results. (like a pre Diagnosis GPA of 2.7 to 4.0 and grad school acceptances) It was not a fun road in the meantime, but so-so-so worth it. http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/

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unless you are still ion their insurance you do need to get them on board but if you aren't you don;t need to tell them anything until after being diagnosedHonestly if you want them on board you have to lett them know why you feel your ADD/ADHDit not just because you didn't do homework

Find out from about your child hood and if they can give example of thing that are ADD like it they can't you may have something but it not ADD/ADHD

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Sounds like your mom is just uneducated. Perhaps you could find some articles to send her.

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My dad had a similar perspective. So did I until my son was diagnosed at age 8. Then me at age 42. Then my childhood family life fit. Life is much better now. ADD is many times shared by family and generations. I just wish I knew before my dad passed.

Attention Deficit Disposition is a double edged sword that can be an asset as strong as it is a liability.

Tests and evaluations are available that create numbers and properly interpreted by informed and supportive professionals can provide life changing information and guidance. After that, the biggest help is found in your own shoes. Understanding your own strengths and weaknesses provides the best tool for capturing needed support and assistance.

Intelligence is like fine cutlery. If it can carry an edge, it may get dull from abuse, but you can always sharpen back to new. If you got the grades once, you've got what it takes. I advise working on your skills and delegating your weaknesses.

If you're like me, life will never be boring and that's not bad.

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