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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 20, 2014 8:19:42 GMT
1) Recognising my condition.
I have had lots of problems in my life up to now in social interaction, reading, concentration, and emotional disturbance.
About two years ago I decided that I need to take some positive action, as it was really beginning to have serious effects on my personal life and my work.
I'd been off work a few times with what I thought was 'work stress' and had some medication for 'depression' from my GP, I don't remember the name of this antidepressant but it was quite a common/well know medication, however it made me dizzy, I passed out and bashed my face on the bathroom sink as I fell, so I stopped taking it.
After further consultation with my GP, with more details about 'what my life is like' it was decided that I see a 'community psychologist for more support.
2) Psychology
So about 18 months ago I saw this '*Community Psychologist*' who listened to my problems and gave me 'keycode' to access some self- hypnosis programmes that were available to download from the psychology support webpage. The problem was when I listened to the self- hypnosis downloads I usually either fell asleep or started thinking of things that were not relaxing.
I was also able to talk through issues with the *Cm/psy* try out some tactics of dealing with social interactions, and I was asked to go to the library and read some suggested books .
Tbh most of these sessions ended up with me procrastinating and I was basically off loading all my anxieties, (I feel a bit sorry for the psychologist on reflection).
After about 10 sessions and all the self-hypnosis had ended, and I had read as much of the books as I could, they were quite interesting actually but not as related as *C/psy* had thought, it was decided that I would be assessed for possible autism spectrum condition, mainly Asperger's Syndrome.
I was referred to a Clinical Psychologist (Cnl/psy) and completed an assessment for Asperger's syndrome that involved quite a lot of research into my childhood, I had about 5 sessions where I was asked to to explain scenarios and answer questions.
My wife & I were both given a questionnaire to complete.
The outcome was that it was agreed that I did not have Asperger's Syndrome, however I did meet some of the criteria, the Cnl/psy said that I had many of the known symptoms of add/adhd without being specific. Thus this was the conclusion of my psychology assessment that I had some type of add/adhd.
3) Psychiatry
When I revised my GP I wanted to get some medication, by now I had read a lot about adhd/add in adults and many people said that medication was beneficial to them.
My GP was reluctant and gave me some information about mental health webpages, and asked me to read more support books, I had to explain that I'd done all that already, but I think my GP just wanted me to think it over.
Eventually my GP said that adhd/add is usually picked up during childhood and that the adult psychiatrists might not know so much about it .
I've told my GP that it's not that uncommon that the average psychiatrist would not know enough to be able to help me, they could at least follow a criteria, my GP agreed and I now have a psychiatry appointment in mid May this year. (my wife is also attending).
4) Employment
I have had lots of problems with my employment, in the company policy employees are meant to have 'supervision sessions with their manager/supervisor every 4 - 6 weeks. I have never had this (like many) I only had four supervisions within the first three years of my employment, I have made numerous complaints about this, I really do struggle to cope at work without my regular supervisions, as these are set out times where issues can be dealt with and my self development can be assessed, training needs identified discussed etc.....
I have already completed my NVQ 2 & 3 with a previous employer and at a college, so I know I am competent when the appropriate support is in place.
At my present employment I am not supported, I've had numerous problems and had comments from managers and supervisors such as ''I hate the sound of your voice''...'f**k off''....''You won't ever be successful in this job if that's what you think''
I have also been falsey accused of stealing money, even though I have pleaded with my company to contact the police, they have not because they obviously know that I have not stolen money, I have received a full apology for this accusation because I had complained.
I have also had private information IE my OHSAS appointment appeared on the duty rota for all to see. (my condition is something for now that I want to remain private)
So baring all this in mind plus other numerous issues, that I have not had supervisions to address them in, to say the least, given my condition I am working under stress.
At times thus, I have made inappropriate comments to supervisors and simply blurted things out.
As I knew I was to complete a competency assessment (for all employees) that these issues are now going to be a problem, so I requested a referral to OHSAS, I want my employers to know that if I was being treated as per company policy then my 'symptoms' would not be so much of an issue.
Here is the OHSAS report with names and identifiable references blacked out.
I had my competency assessment last week, this was prior to my psychiatry appointment in May (coming) thus my particular symptoms have not been identified by a health professional yet, and passed to my employer via OHSAS.
5) Outcome to date
The outcome thus far is that my manager has assessed my competency as not meeting the standard in relation to my teamwork, my communication and my identification of professional boundaries.
I am contending this assessment as it would be highly unlikely for me with my medical condition to be able to meet those standards whilst I'm not being supported with the correct frequency of supervisions that is identified in the organisations policies, and I have made complaints about this in the past that have been upheld.
My manager then told me that I will be getting the correct frequency of supervisions from now on......
I have explained that the part bit that my manager is not bringing into consideration is that, even though I might get the correct frequency of supervisions from now on, the period that is being used to asses my competency as not meeting the standard (in certain elements) is a period where I was not getting the correct frequency of supervision, so issues were not being resolved, I was not being supported, so of course given my condition I would be struggling to cope.
The other part is that my manager is focusing on times when I have been involved in stressful meetings, and not what I'm like when issues are not occurring in the background, and I'm not having to meet with supervisors to discuss their behaviour towards me, so when I'm expressing my hurt by their actions I become animated, and then when I speak to them on the telephone, I don't say anything polite, just the facts, because I'm struggling to cope, they know this, and they're not only not doing anything extra to help me, they're not even giving me the box standard support for employees.
So to asses my behaviour over these periods of time is unfair, as I have identified my condition, yet nothing has changed to help me, their behaviour has been counter productive, I struggle to cope, and then an assessment tool has been used to asses me as not being competent in certain elements, where I have no chance of meeting them, whilst not being given the required support given my condition.
I have now told my manager that I feel harassed and will be back in touch via my union (Unite) and that when my psychiatry report is complete my symptoms then will be available for my employer to take into consideration, with guidelines provided to them from my medical support team, via OHSAS.
In the mean time I don't think I can return to work, until this is resolved.
(sorry if there are any spelling mistakes or errors in grammar, my wife works long shifts in the hospital and is very tired when she gets home, so won't be able to check all this over before I post it)
(I've tried to condense this into as few words as possible)
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Post by purplepower on Apr 20, 2014 10:36:36 GMT
That's clearer. I guess the question is what advice would you like next?
I don't think you can go back now either before this is sorted. It sounds a bit of a mess from both sides at the moment.
As said before, in the meantime keep trying to focus on what you can do, even at home... Also, contact DKL and while you are off take some time to just write down the things that you find hard at work, even if it's just a random thought that pops into your head, and also think about what you think may help so when you do go to see the psych you have something written down so you don't forget things...
Short term I guess the hope is you and your company will meet half way. Long term (even medium term) you may be better off in a new place, once you are on medication, dx is done etc. Best of luck to you.
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 20, 2014 11:19:51 GMT
I've been looking for a new job, there's not much about, I've been to three interviews over the past year, there's so many candidates that it's very difficult to have success, but I will keep plodding on with that. I've sent a PM to DKL as you suggested. I feel better about it now that I have written it down here, more systematically, on the other thread I started about this, I still felt better for writing there too, but as I was agitated a lot of it cam out jumbled up. I can see it all clearly here now. The problem/advice I need afaik is that Unite the union will have limited knowledge of how to support me best. I know that Mary provided a link to a DWP webpage, with some useful information about disability at work, however the webpage that I found there about 'hidden disabilities' such as ADHD is not working, it's being updated. www.hing.org.uk/What I'm looking for is points of reference of how an adhd/add condition effects my work performance, or case studies that I can present to my union, thus they have something credible to negotiate my case with. I've already found a couple of links from doing internet searches but can't see how they can help me. www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/862.htmlwww.drthomasebrown.com/add-adhd-model/ www.nacr.org/wordpress/91/common-symptoms-of-add-in-adultscounselingwashington.com/ardisplay.aspx?ID=90&SecID=131I can't seem to focus enough to be able to extract the relevant information to use as a point of reference for my union to negotiate with on my behalf.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 20, 2014 11:58:53 GMT
Glad you are feeling better. We all know what it's like when there's so much going on in your head. Make What I'm looking for a section, and copy the text you've written here into your first post. ADHD affects us all differently. I won't say it again but I really do suggest you take some time to think about both on the home and work front of problems you have and some practical examples of what your employer could do to help you, as well as what you think you could do to help you. That will be equally helpful and important to your psychiatrist. IMO some of the best points of reference for you are your own behaviours, performance reviews, emails etc from you and to you. You also need your psych to tell your company that assuming you have ADHD, your symptoms will improve with medication. It's not a magic pill but it will help, and with assistance you may be able to learn to do some of the things you can't do now, or at least just have a very good go of. Why are the Union having to negotiate for you? I am assuming it's about what you've already mentioned but if there's anything else, now is the time to add it! Lastly, I know you are angry, have had a hard time and some really bad treatment but both you and your company are going to have to be willing to make a fresh start. When they do try and help, try not to be defensive
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Post by twix on Apr 20, 2014 12:35:30 GMT
It seems to me that you have been told that you probably have adhd but you dont have a proper diagnosis and medication.
Maybe when that is sorted you will find work much easier.
If you dont get what you need at your next appointment then you may want to kick up a fuss and get yourself seen by an adhd specialist.
Good luck.
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Post by contrarymary on Apr 20, 2014 14:36:24 GMT
I know that Mary provided a link to a DWP webpage, with some useful information about disability at work, however the webpage that I found there about 'hidden disabilities' such as ADHD is not working, it's being updated. www.hing.org.uk/What I'm looking for is points of reference of how an adhd/add condition effects my work performance, or case studies that I can present to my union, thus they have something credible to negotiate my case with. I've already found a couple of links from doing internet searches but can't see how they can help me. I can't seem to focus enough to be able to extract the relevant information to use as a point of reference for my union to negotiate with on my behalf. well done in the much clearer explanation that you provide as the first post in this thread. you made a clearly very complex situation relatively easy to understand, and that is no mean feat! it is complicated and that is one of the reasons you are struggling. it will take time to sort it out, and will get done step-by-step. it is all too easy to feel in crisis mode and as tho everything has to be done Right Now. pace yourself; you will get there. BTW both the DWP-provided Disability Employment Adviser and Access to Work exist to provide support & assistance to get or retain work. this is for ALL people who live with disabling conditions regardless of the type, cause, or label. it may be worth finding out how they may be able to help. DWP Disability and Employment services
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 9:00:54 GMT
@purpleparlour To answer your question ''Why are the Union having to negotiate for you? ''
I'm unsure whether or not I have explained/mentioned this clearly.
1) I don't think my employers are doing enough to help me, idk if I'm not explaining it to them clearly enough, or if it's just that they are not listening.
2) I'm feeling harassed and I'd like the union to support me with any action needed.
3) Re negotiation, in my employment experience I find that negotiation is the means to resolution, at present, communication is somewhat at a crisis for me with my employer, thus I require third party support, the problem is that though 'Unite' are likely to be able to help me with all aspects of employment law and discrimination, imo assumed opinion 'Unite' are unlikely to know much about AADD.
So I'm trying to focus/gather some credible evidence, IE case studies, that have been studied at the professional level by a qualified Dr of some type, so I can show this to 'Unite'.
Hopefully then 'Unite' will be able to use such a study as a template or a point of reference, for use as a guide to be able to support me, as my employer is likely to argue that what I'm describing as symptoms have not yet been credited by my psychiatrist.
Idk how long it will be before my psychiatrist will finalise a report.
So in the mean time I need my union to protect me at my work.
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 9:53:55 GMT
maryYou typed ''BTW both the DWP-provided Disability Employment Adviser and Access to Work exist to provide support & assistance to get or retain work. this is for ALL people who live with disabling conditions regardless of the type, cause, or label. it may be worth finding out how they may be able to help.'' (I'm not much good with the quoting feature) I'll pass that on to my union, reading/absorbing information is a problem, it makes me go to sleep, literally, it's such an effort to focus that I actually fall asleep from exhaustion.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 10:04:16 GMT
You could also try ACAS. www.acas.org.uk if you've not done so. It wasn't hard to guess things could be at a "crisis point" but your last reply made things that bit clearer and that information does affect the type of advice we'd give.... As for this though: "as my employer is likely to argue that what I'm describing as symptoms have not yet been credited by my psychiatrist." I don't know what the legal stance is (planetdave said something about your employer would have to accept the dx from a psychologist of the actual diagnosis (though I think your psych only suggestied ADHD anyhow)??) but especially as things are at a crisis point, I can understand why your employer would want verification of the behaviours from a psychiatrist. My employer wanted verification from a psychiatrist and things were nowhere near as serious as they are with you. It's a reasonable request in my opinion.
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 11:02:35 GMT
Yes quite, but in the meantime they've been assessing me as someone who has no symptoms provided, thus they don't have to change anything that they're doing, so they can then view my symptoms as incompetence.
How can I stop my employer doing this until my psychiatric report has been viewed by OHSAS and guidelines then provided.
ATM all they have to do is ensure I get the correct frequency of supervision meetings, but I can't stop them assessing my past behaviour as incompetence until they have a list of the issues with guidelines.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 11:33:48 GMT
Now that's the gazillion pound question.
If things hadn't progressed as far as they had, HR were being supportive, you had a good relationship with your manager, there were no other issues etc, I'd be suggesting that you ask for a ceasefire that allows you to come back to work and do everything but the assessment until the diagnosis is official. Unfortunately that doesn't sound an option now and apart from perhaps your company paying to speed up the psych assessment* I think you are going to have wait and ask for your union support and go through the channels you are.
What they can/can't legally do while you are off is something I don't know the answer to.
* And even if they did pay for you to see a psych, I'd be suggesting you still stick with your NHS psych because you've gone so far in the system. If you have a private psych, then you also have to have a shared care agreement between the psych and your GP for you to get the prescription on the NHS. And with your work situation as it is, I would be making sure I had support from a psych that I could see if I did leave...
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 11:55:27 GMT
I'm having problems creating posts. Hmmmm so it might be a good plan to contact my union office on Tuesday, when it reopens and suggest that I could go back to work, providing that my 'competency assessment' is retracted (if that's the right term) until my psychiatric report has been delivered to my employer with the added guidlnes from OHSAS. I know that my employer doesn't actually get to see the psychiatric report, what they get is an overview of it with guidelines from OHSAS. I think that's what I now need 'Unite' to negotiate for me.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 11:57:47 GMT
What about the other problems like communication in meetings, on the phone, you saying you feel harassed etc? There's more to this now than just the assessment by the sounds of it....
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 12:22:27 GMT
Yes, I am feeling harassed, but it was this 'competency assessment' that brought it to crisis point.
I can ask 'Unite' to also negotiate that I don't attend meetings etc.... until the OHSAS has reported, and that any times I'm feeling harassed in the meantime I can ask 'Unite' what to do.
My communication is good in meetings when underlying issues are not present, this means that my employer will need to be careful, as I'll be writing down any instances and passing them to 'Unite'.
I can then bring any such instances to my OHSAS appointment in June, where my case will be reviewed and the guidelines created.
I can then use this report from OHSAS and the guidelines as a toolkit for 'Unite' to support me in the future.
I think my employers will be more careful then, as they know I have a medical team and 'Unite' both singing from the same song sheet.
So perhaps if this can be negotiated with 'Unite' then I could possibly go back to work before my OHSAS appointment in June, where my psychiatric report will be discussed.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 12:27:37 GMT
That's fine but let's face it none of us have halos. As a peace offering, I'd also be coming up with a list of things I will stay aware of so as not to cause issues either. I'm not saying you won't be able to because ADHD is a PITA, but at least a commitment on your behalf to stay aware, and what you will do if something happens as well.
It has to go both ways IMO...
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 12:31:42 GMT
The only other bit is I need to ensure that when I'm assessed in the future its not an overview of a time when I was not being supported, I'll mention this to the OHSAS Dr.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 12:32:56 GMT
We were posting at the same time then. Please see my above comment and think about it. Good luck with the next step!
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 12:39:55 GMT
I'll tell my employer that I'll go and see one of their counsellors to help me to see what I can do, and I'll say that I'll try and start fresh with the supervisors as if they are willing to accept that my 'overreaction' to them sometimes is because I'm struggling to cope, sometimes they are under pressure and say things that they don't mean, and then I tend to complain about this, this is when I'm stressed, sometimes they deny what they said, they have reflected and found better ways, but then they try and pass off those 'better ways' as what really happened.
I've got to think of a way of dealing with that and as I say I don't mind seeing one of their counsellors to help me to deal with their lies.
I might word it differently though.
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Post by purplepower on Apr 21, 2014 12:45:58 GMT
I think wording it differently is a good idea. ;-)
You have talked a lot on here about what things are other people's fault, or things they did that caused you to have problems. If indeed the workplace is that much of a trigger for you, then I don't think it's healthy.
I'd hazard a guess though that some of these behaviours would then pop up for in a new company anyhow. Think about what part in this you have to claim responsibility for?
Again, best of luck and please do let us know what you are told about the assessments!
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 12:53:45 GMT
Ok, thanks to everyone who has posted, I'll wait now and post again when things happen.
It's helped a lot to discus this and have it stretched out on the thread.
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 21, 2014 12:54:49 GMT
ps does anyone else find the post timer distracting?
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 22, 2014 9:35:51 GMT
A quick update. I've been to see my GP and have received a sick note for two weeks, I've contacted my union 'Unite' they say they will telephone me later when a person is free. I've found this document TUC on another thread on this forum aadduk.proboards.com/attachment/download/186See section 32 titled 'Neurodiversity' I'm quite sure I can discuss this with my union 'Unite' as the TUC provide a guide for the unions.
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Post by bluedrifter on Apr 30, 2014 11:29:14 GMT
Update: I've been in contact with the head of HR, I've explained that I feel 'passive discrimination' as they know I'm meant to be getting my supervisions, but have assessed me during periods when I have not had them.
I have stated that I'm aware of the relevant sections in The Equality Act, and the Disabled Discrimination Act, though I'd rather avoid such formality.
It's just that I have no chance of doing well on the assessment tool, whist my supervisions were lacking.
I think my message has been understood and accepted, though they insist I need a meeting to sort it all out, and decide what method will be used to ensure my supervisions are in place for a period that will be used to assess my performance...
So I won't be back at work 'till then.
(Please don't use the other thread as I started this thread because I wanted to set it all out clearer, the other thread is confusing).
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Post by bluedrifter on May 2, 2014 12:34:20 GMT
Right, well I've been to see my GP and he's given me a sick note for two months.
He's agreed that it might be best to wait until I see the psychiatrist and get a report for OHSAS before I return to work.
Whilst I was there I asked my GP for a copy of the Clinical Psychology report that was done last year.
My GP kindly printed me off a copy from his(my) records.
There appears to be two assessment tools that have been used.
1)Ritvo Autism Asperger's Diagnostic Scale - Revisited (RAADS-R).
2) Conner's Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS).
(CAARS) Is reported as 'A number of factors suggested 'bluedritfer' (me) may have difficulty with attention. Most noteable are his inability to filter out background noise, distractibility, and difficulty focusing on things he does not find interesting. I asked 'bluedrifter' and his wife to complete the self report (long 33 items)and observer version of the CAARS respectively. The CAARS assess problems in adults, in relation to the criteria for ADHD listed in the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edn (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association.
Results of the CAARS assessment: The assessment indicated that 'bluedrifter' has clinically significant symptoms associated with ADHD. When setting a high criterion score appropriate for a population such as adults without previously identified problems some items remain significant. Both self report and observer report measures identify difficulties with Impulsivity/Emotional Lability, for 'bluedrifter' as being ''very much above average''. 'bluedrifter' also scored in this range for DSM-IV Inattentive Symptoms, DSM-IV ADHD Symptoms Total and the ADHD index on the self report version of the measure. His wife scored these items in the ''much above average'' range. Both forms indicated ''above average'' problems with Inattention/Memory Problems and non clinical levels on the Hyperactivity/Memory Problems and Self concept scales.
So Does this mean I have ADHD? I don't know when I go to see the psychiatrist it's for medication or a diagnosis, I'm not sure if this Clinical Psychology report is a diagnosis or not?
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 13:48:11 GMT
A diagnosis never says this person has ADHD.
Think about what a diagnosis is - it's just an opinion. I regularly diagnose people - anyone can. Obviously some opinions are more reliable than others but you never get a 'statement of fact'. That's because you can't make a concrete judgement on mental health - you can biopsy for eg cancer and say this person has cancer but mental health has built in doubt because there is nothing physical to dissect.
As a professional person a specialist can be expected to be right most of the time but there will be errors in a percentage of cases.
So they use words like indicate or suggests and, hopefully back those up with, strongly. If they're less sure then they get the possible, and its allies, out.
I have two professional diagnoses of ADHD - you can tell that because I have all the strong words and a recommendation that treatment with medication for ADHD was started in both.
It can be disconcerting until you become comfortable with yourself.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 14:16:58 GMT
A diagnosis never says this person has ADHD. Think about what a diagnosis is - it's just an opinion. I regularly diagnose people - anyone can. Obviously some opinions are more reliable than others but you never get a 'statement of fact'. That's because you can't make a concrete judgement on mental health - you can biopsy for eg cancer and say this person has cancer but mental health has built in doubt because there is nothing physical to dissect. ...... It can be disconcerting until you become comfortable with yourself. I also think that with the nature of the Internet and alternative sources of opinion, we don't lay as much kudos on a mental health professional's opinion as we once did. This must also be demoralising for both sides of a diagnosis. At once stage we used to trust our professionals almost implicitly without question. But even if we get a diagnosis to support our fears and self-diagnosis, we're not totally sure it's true and that is further compounded by the govt health officials and their champions undermining the very existence of the disorder.
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Post by bluedrifter on May 2, 2014 14:28:30 GMT
Thanks planetdave.
So in the summary of the Clinical psychology report it states that ''It is likely 'bluedrifter' suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD)''
That is the opinion of the Clinical psychology report, so if I show this to a Dr at OHSAS then that's good enough for my employer to accept my condition?
Or will I need further collaboration from a psychiatrist?
I'm going to take the Clinical Psychology report to my Psychiatric appointment as it's going to give some evidence to support my condition as ADHD, rather than starting again with all the tests.
I've realised that I had forgotten to tell the Clinical Psychologist that I'm hyper-sensitive to light & to air pressure, when the air pressure is strong I can really feel it, as though I'm in a pressure chamber, but idk if that's ADD related or not.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 17:25:33 GMT
It's a diagnosis - the diagnosis of a class of person called psychologist.
That's a professional person - quite reputable.
Is it acceptable?
That depends to whom.
I'd have confidence in it if I was employing someone, but I'm quite well informed about ADHD.
Will your employer?
They should do - but if they've taken advice from another source they might not.
The OH doc should have respect for another professional unless they have been told only to accept a diagnosis from another class of professional.
As for taking it along to a psychiatrist - absolutely. Any professional opinion is helpful for them, one of a psychologist carries a lot of weight. The psychiatrist will be pleased that a Connors (and the other tests) has been done, some of them don't have access to that.
The sensitivity to stimulus is quite common in ADHDers - I have a strong startle response (mainly triggered by sound) - I've not heard of anyone that's sensitive to air pressure before.
ADHD is usually accompanied by a comorbidity or two (about 80% of us could be diagnosed with another disorder) so displaying symptoms that don't fit the ADHD profile is normal.
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Post by bluedrifter on May 2, 2014 19:00:28 GMT
I've looked it up on Google planetdave.
myautisticmuslimchild.com/?p=2613
www.wrongplanet.net/postt212409.html
Edit A weather-sensitive person reacts with varying intensity to changes in weather elements, such as air pressure, temperature and humidity. These changes can affect a person’s wellbeing and may worsen the symptoms of existing disorders, in particular pain. Some of the effects are:
•Increased irritability and aggressiveness, anxiety, depression, listlessness, fatigue, lack of concentration •Sleep disorders •Headache and migraine •Heart and circulation irregularities •Nausea •Dizziness •Scar pain or ‘phantom pain’ •Rheumatic pain.
www.manfredkaiser.com/weather_sensitivity.html
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Post by contrarymary on May 2, 2014 21:34:09 GMT
Edit A weather-sensitive person reacts with varying intensity to changes in weather elements, such as air pressure, temperature and humidity. These changes can affect a person’s wellbeing and may worsen the symptoms of existing disorders, in particular pain. Some of the effects are:
•Increased irritability and aggressiveness, anxiety, depression, listlessness, fatigue, lack of concentration •Sleep disorders •Headache and migraine •Heart and circulation irregularities •Nausea •Dizziness •Scar pain or ‘phantom pain’ •Rheumatic pain.
www.manfredkaiser.com/weather_sensitivity.html
most if not all people with neurological conditions struggle with changes in barometric pressure - it can cause exacerbation in pain, fatigue and whatever the original symptoms were. it also causes a weird "under the weather" (!) feeling, the way you might feel when you have contracted a virus but before your immune system starts producing sneezes, coughs, headaches etc.
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