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I only mentioned it because it took me a long time to realize, and if you ever try again I hope it helps.
Even after getting a diagnosis my brain keeps moving the goalposts, so I get it. Now I keep thinking things like: "it's just one opinion", "maybe they were being generous", etc. I don't know if I'll ever give myself a damn break. But I can easily say the words to other people.
The fact is, getting ADHD properly diagnosed is extremely variable. Some people are much easier to diagnose, and some doctors are much better. Those of us still figuring this out later in life aren't the easy cases, and a lot of doctors won't look too hard. It doesn't make your case any less valid. It just means you have to work that much harder to get the right diagnosis - while struggling with a condition that literally makes it harder.