Hi RunningAmuk, welcome to PC.

Let's say you begin therapy or meds for ADHD. Is there a reason you would have to tell those in your occupation or at your place of employment? Most healthcare issues can be left private--no need to tell anyone. One thing that might be an exception is if you were a pilot or something like that and they were very restrictive on what drugs you could take.

My point of entry into the ADHD system was through my therapist. I was going to see him for other reasons and he recommend I go to a psychiatric nurse practitioner for diagnosis for possible ADHD. He also gave me a referral to a therapist who specialized in treating ADHD and also had therapy groups for ADHD. I decided I did not wish to do therapy for ADHD at this time. (I was content to work on my other issues in therapy with my current therapist.) I did go see the PNP, however, and began taking meds to help with ADHD-like symptoms. They have been very helpful to me.

I think if you don't have a therapist who can give you a referral to a professional who is qualified to make a diagnosis, then your general doctor might be able to provide a referral. Just don't rely on your general practitioner for diagnosis and prescribing. General practitioners usually do not have the training for ADHD diagnosis and prescribing and may even give counterproductive advice.

Best of luck.