I gave up on trying to find excuses back in college, which was before I knew I had adhd. This then caught the attention of the teachers and they got me tested.

(Back then because I was 18 it was more of a "you had adhd" rather than you have it because only kids could have adhd. But I'm actually on the system as having adhd and getting the help and medication I needed to be the best version of me 13 years later)

I'd likely have never found out I had adhd if I kept making excuses. I take that philosophy with everything now. I'd rather explain things in detail whilst being truthful than lie to people for anything.