My fellow ADHD professionals,
Have you told your employer about your ADHD diagnosis? If you have then how have it benefited you? If you haven’t then why do you think it was the right move not to tell? I’m contemplating if I should tell my employer or not.

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Do you plan to ask for accommodations? If not, then no I wouldn’t recommend it. ADHD is one of those diagnoses that people have negative connotations about and will likely affect how your boss/colleagues/HR sees you, especially if your performance ever dips. Legally, an employer can’t fire you for it. But they can find other ways around it. I know firsthand. I will never tell another employer.

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Agreed. There was a similar post about this and I said that I haven’t disclosed it and never would.

I disclosed at a company that on the face encourages mental health. However, my experience was that it impacted my review and feedback in a negative. I was told I needed to stop using it as a crutch.

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I signed up today for a local virtual support group. I’m hoping it helps me in my journey.

It depends on where you work. My company touts their dedication to creating a workplace for everyone and recognizing disabilities. I told our HR department to ask if there were any available programs and to have a record of it internally. I haven’t told my boss bc I’m not asking for an accommodation and I don’t know what value telling him would bring for either of us.

Question is why would you want to?

Hello. I did not disclose it. I didn't feel the need to disclose such matters. If not specifically asked, I don't say anything.

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