Chronic fatigue?!

Howdy, I just hopped over to this sub after googling a different ADHD symptom and read a post here that mentioned chronic fatigue… I’m not officially diagnosed. I’m 29F and I want to get tested but 1) lack the funds 2) lack the courage. But everything I’ve ever read about how ADHD presents in women just clicks. Haven’t dug far enough in the group yet to know the vibe on “self-diagnosing” so sorry if I offend anyone.

I’ve been exhausted as far back as I can remember. Not just “tired and sleep will fix it” but “ow my body hurts and my limbs feel like they weigh 100lbs each” type exhausted. I never wanted to do anything, playing outside was always a horrible experience (unless it was cloudy, then it was barely tolerable), my dad was a “let’s get out of the house and do stuff” kind of guy and in my childhood/adolescence it usually resulted in tears if not a full blown meltdown of some sort from me during the outing or later in the day because of how tired I was. I slept through class no matter the amount of sleep I got… which, granted, was not very much (but I’ve also read ADHD can super fuck with the circadian rhythm of people which would also explain my lifelong insomnia).

Of course over time I’ve learned how to manage. But I feel like my permanent exhaustion has kept me from so many things. Like actually excelling in school, investing in my hobbies, or ever finding any semblance of a social life…

Sorry for ranting. I just want to know if this chronic exhaustion is, in fact, an ADHD thing and what yalls experiences are with it.

Bonus points if someone can explain why/how they’re connected.