I find exercise really helps. I think running is my form of meditation.thank you for your reply. I’ve been diagnosed since I was a teen. I’ve always really struggled with concentration and I am always all over the place and I have real struggling regulating my emotions. I’ve always decided to not take medication but the older I get the more I struggle so I am considering it if it will help with these symptoms.
Yes I do go to the gym a lot as well. I feel I need just a little extra help if that makes sense. I have an appointment in SeptemberI find exercise really helps. I think running is my form of meditation.
would you need to go back to a consultant for medication? Are you in the UK? Waiting times are shocking at the moment b
I don't know if this helps, but I had a discussion with my psychiatrist recently about anti-depressant medication and he was reminding me that I can't see meds alone as the solution. They just make it easier to put into place healthy coping strategies, do work at therapy, maintain healthy habits like exercising regularly etc. So perhaps for a time it would be useful to help you get through this period where stuff is becoming more difficult, and maybe down the line you can re-evaluate with your GP/Psychiatrist?thank you for your reply. I’ve been diagnosed since I was a teen. I’ve always really struggled with concentration and I am always all over the place and I have real struggling regulating my emotions. I’ve always decided to not take medication but the older I get the more I struggle so I am considering it if it will help with these symptoms.
thank you for your reply too.I don't know if this helps, but I had a discussion with my psychiatrist recently about anti-depressant medication and he was reminding me that I can't see meds alone as the solution. They just make it easier to put into place healthy coping strategies, do work at therapy, maintain healthy habits like exercising regularly etc. So perhaps for a time it would be useful to help you get through this period where stuff is becoming more difficult, and maybe down the line you can re-evaluate with your GP/Psychiatrist?
I wasn’t expecting it to be so quick tbh, they told me there was a 2 year wait. Unless now they are trying to get through the waiting listsI was referred by my GP back in February, still no idea of when I’m going to be offered an appointment 🥲
2-years is so long. Also the fact Ive basically been urged to get the assessment by a psychiatrist I previously worked with (I’m a healthcare worker). He told me that a diagnosis could change my way of working - but was not able to do it herself 🥲I wasn’t expecting it to be so quick tbh, they told me there was a 2 year wait. Unless now they are trying to get through the waiting lists
I went private, there is no adult provision in my health board, it was very straightforward at the time, 2019, I was diagnosed 9 days after contacting them. I think even private at the moment is a huge wait. Some are quicker than others.2-years is so long. Also the fact Ive basically been urged to get the assessment by a psychiatrist I previously worked with (I’m a healthcare worker). He told me that a diagnosis could change my way of working - but was not able to do it herself 🥲
has anyone got any experiences of going for a private consultation? Is it worth the price?
yes it does, I was literally talking about this the other day. Meds are great but they don’t help with all the shit that comes with ADHD. In fact it’s spurred me on, and I’m setting up a CiC tomorrow (I’m halfway through the companies house thingy) because we need more than what we can access or afford.Yes I do go to the gym a lot as well. I feel I need just a little extra help if that makes sense. I have an appointment in September
Thank you, that was really helpfulMedication I'd say helps with concentration initially once it starts to kick in but I don't think it lasts throughout the day. I still need to use coping mechanisms to help me focus at work (white noise, podcasts at a low volume, but controlled noise). The biggest change has been the calmness and a 'meh' attitude to some things but in a good way if that makes sense. I've seen a difference in my emotions. I still get emotional but I think it's a lot less now. Medication has bridged a huge gap. It's not a cure all by any means but it does start me on the right path each day.
you need to apply for shared care. Some health boards are better than others. But it’s doableOne thing that puts me off going private, other than the cost is the medication. My mental health key worker mentioned that if I get a private diagnosis and prescribed medication then I may have trouble getting the prescription on the nhs. That would be a big long term cost. Does anyone have any experience with this?
I would love to understand the whole situation and how long it will take to be seen. I was referred in January and have heard nothing.
I only have an automatic license but I absolutely hate driving I just do it because it’s easierHave any of you lovely women been able to learn to drive with ADHD? I'm absolutely struggling with being attentive behind the wheel.
Yep. I have pretty serious anxiety about it and put off learning for years. I’ve been learning for ages and have found it very difficult. There’s a thread on here about learning to drive if you haven’t already seen it.Have any of you lovely women been able to learn to drive with ADHD? I'm absolutely struggling with being attentive behind the wheel.
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