Merlin, my ADHD testing was done at my first appointment with my PNP. This first longer appointment cost somewhat more than her regular appointment, but she doesn't need to tell anyone what tests she does during it. If she chooses to do assessments for depression or ADHD or personality or whatever, no one knows. She just bills it as her standard intake appointment. She asked me different interview questions and then administered the CAHRS, which is an assessment for adult ADHD. It is really good to get someone experienced at diagnosing ADHD and distinguishing between it and depression, anxiety, or other diagnoses. Sometimes these diagnoses can look a lot like each other, or sometimes a person has multiple issues and it can take someone with experience to be able to tease them apart.

This is very good advice. Merlin, there are some good books out there that discuss successful strategies for people with ADHD, and you do not need to have an official diagnosis in order to try applying them in your life.

Good luck.