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Is it generally considered a bad idea to share with others that you have been diagnosed with ADHD? How have others handled sharing diagnosis information with friends, family, work, etc?

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[–] ultranaut@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

It can be a bad idea. Telling friends and family you may find people thinking you can get them stimulants, which gets obnoxious fast and can lead to shitty situations and damaged relationships. I would never tell my work unless it was absolutely necessary for some reason. Unfortunately it's got a stigma and stereotype that can be detrimental to your career if managers start associating that with you. I think unless you require accommodation from HR and are prepared to go down that route, there's no good reason to bring it up with an employer.