Title, basically. I know I have issues, but I couldn’t say if it’s depression, ADD, or just general problems. Is the only reason to have a diagnosis so you know what to work on, or are there other benefits such as easier access to therapy?
My question is meant specifically for Canada, but feel free to chip in from other countries. :)
Fellow Canadian here and I wouldn’t have survived university without my ADHD diagnosis. It unlocks all sorts of special accommodations and services that the school will provide which can help a lot of you are bad at taking tests. Not too mention medication.
As for accessing therapy, it can be helpful to tell a therapist that you are diagnosed with something so that they can tailor the work they do with you.
Lastly, my ASD diagnosis was literally life-changing. I only got it a couple years ago and it helped me go from socially awkward late-20s virgin to a confident guy with a girlfriend. Because as you said it makes you much more aware of what your weaknesses are if you can get that external validation from a professional.