ADHD memes

Given the mention of NHS on the sign, this is focused on the UK.

Step 1. Note down the various reasons you think you might have adhd. Also include times that it has actively had a negative effect.

Step 2. Make a GP appointment.

Step 3. At your appointment, explain that you would like a referral for a mental health assessment, since you believe you have adhd. The note previously can either act as a prompt for yourself or just give them to the doctor. They were mostly to crystalise your thoughts and stop you going blank at the appointment.

Congratulations, you are now on the (very slow) path to a diagnosis. There are methods to speed it up, but even if you just passively follow instructions, you should get there.

Different countries will have slightly different systems, but the broad approach should still work. For our American friends, you have our commiserations.

In germany call 116117, tell them you want a consultation with a psychiatrist. Tell said psychiatrist what you think you have, eventually you'll get tested and the procedure continues. Took me about 5-6 Months due to scheduling, but eventually it works.

Fuck me. This is my head, please get out.

personality altering pills

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I'm not anymore, but I spent 5 years on Vyvanse/Adderall. I didn't notice any changes and no one else commented on it. I just felt more focused.

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I think the best way to know what you need is by being you.

One could walk down a city street, find a shingle that says Psychic, pay the fee, and you'd have a stranger that never met you tell you if you've got something or not. Not that much diff from a shrink who doesn't know you.

I find it easier to look at what I need and find a path. Doing that is part of making one's personal owner's manual, which process in itself can help with what's needed.

If people don't trust my word on self-d, they prob don't trust me in other things.

What you do is what you are.