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As far as madly self diagnosing. That for me, is also more the norm. You have to learn as much as you can, advocate for yourself and “listen”, but also listen to your knowledge at the same time. I’ve had counselors and Therapists who were at best less than helpful. Looking back the clues were, “Quick diagnosis”, quick “uninterested” medication dispersal,
And long repeated week to week aimless expensive talk sessions, without any sense that your issues are really being learned about or dealt with. I’ve also had really good Counselors, that helped tremendously. But I haven’t found the person who helps tremendously and really gets ADHD at the same time. But I am still learning.