[Serious] People who got diagnosed with ADHD/Autism/OCD as an adult, what made you seek out a diagnosis and how has it helped you?

I struggled in school my entire life. I knew something was wrong but my parents reassured me that I was fine and that some people just struggle a little more than others. As soon as I graduated and got into my local community college I tested for everything there was. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety. I got on meds for the depression and anxiety and went to therapy to learn how to handle my ADHD and other issues. 6 years later I'm still learning but have made great progress. But the worst part of it all, when I told my parents my diagnosis, they knew. They had me tested in early elementary school but they never told me. Instead they yelled at me and called me stupid when I messed up.

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