I'm currently 17, not in adulthood, so I still have to rely on my parents for many factors.

I only knew about ADHD in detail about three months ago, and many of the symptoms felt really relatable to not only my current situation but also throughout my childhood. My previous teacher would always call me a "daydreamer" because I didn't seem to be paying attention to class. I cannot sit still, and had lost about 20 rulers in just one year in primary school. I barely got friends because of my "weird behavior" and still struggling with anxiety and stress and constant mood swing. I'm really forgetful but still considered to be a top student because there were times I require only a few minutes to remember everything perfectly. And the list goes on.

I know I'm not a professional doctor, and I need a proper diagnosis. But when I bring up the topic with mom, she refused that I might have ADHD. She said that I wasn't hyperactive enough, and all the other things were just my lazy excuses (when I know that is not true because I want to be able to function so badly but it feels like being paralyzed in bed.)

To be able to go to the doctor, I need my parent's permission, but since they refused, I really don't know if I should just wait until I'm old enough to make my own decision. What should I do?