Post by andymac1989 on May 20, 2021 16:38:55 GMT
Hi all,
I'm very new to this all. For as long as I can remember, I've had strong symptoms of adhd. But not knowing it was adhd was my problem, for 30 years. I've always been forgetful, lost in my head, hard to motivate, sleeping is a struggle. Any relationship I've been kn has been the same. Intense at the start and then seemingly distracted and uninterested by the end. Even though the emotions I've had inside were nothing like uninterested. Showing emotion is a big problem. Being able to converse and socialise is a struggle. Doing anything other than what is essential is a chore.
For the past 3 years I have been getting prescribed medication for anxiety and depression. But the medication has never fully worked, there was always said symptoms creeping about. It got to a point that I just really did not like myself. I didn't like the choices I've made, where I was in life.
A couple of weeks ago, me and my partner broke off after 2 years. For the same reasons as stated above. Not taking responsibility, no confidence, seeming disinterested. It hurts and has been highly confusing for so long. I've just never been able to put a phrase or word to how I've been feeling.
Anyway, that was the last straw for me. Over the last couple of weeks I've been diving into YouTube videos, articles, etc. When I started digging into adhd, it was like an epiphany! The more videos I watched, the more I felt like welling up. Suddenly there was something relatable, something I could put my hand to. Suddenly maybe I wasn't the bad lad I felt I was.
The main purpose of this post is to find any advice or help on how to get assessed ASAP. At the minute the soonest date I've gotten is September. Now I have the bit between my teeth I'm not sure I can wait that long. Has anyone taken the online assessment route? That route seems to be the fastest way to speak to someone, but I'm not sure of the legitimacy.
If anyone can be bothered to read through what is a lot longer of a post than I planned, and provide any help or information, would be massively appreciated.
Cheers,
Andy
I'm very new to this all. For as long as I can remember, I've had strong symptoms of adhd. But not knowing it was adhd was my problem, for 30 years. I've always been forgetful, lost in my head, hard to motivate, sleeping is a struggle. Any relationship I've been kn has been the same. Intense at the start and then seemingly distracted and uninterested by the end. Even though the emotions I've had inside were nothing like uninterested. Showing emotion is a big problem. Being able to converse and socialise is a struggle. Doing anything other than what is essential is a chore.
For the past 3 years I have been getting prescribed medication for anxiety and depression. But the medication has never fully worked, there was always said symptoms creeping about. It got to a point that I just really did not like myself. I didn't like the choices I've made, where I was in life.
A couple of weeks ago, me and my partner broke off after 2 years. For the same reasons as stated above. Not taking responsibility, no confidence, seeming disinterested. It hurts and has been highly confusing for so long. I've just never been able to put a phrase or word to how I've been feeling.
Anyway, that was the last straw for me. Over the last couple of weeks I've been diving into YouTube videos, articles, etc. When I started digging into adhd, it was like an epiphany! The more videos I watched, the more I felt like welling up. Suddenly there was something relatable, something I could put my hand to. Suddenly maybe I wasn't the bad lad I felt I was.
The main purpose of this post is to find any advice or help on how to get assessed ASAP. At the minute the soonest date I've gotten is September. Now I have the bit between my teeth I'm not sure I can wait that long. Has anyone taken the online assessment route? That route seems to be the fastest way to speak to someone, but I'm not sure of the legitimacy.
If anyone can be bothered to read through what is a lot longer of a post than I planned, and provide any help or information, would be massively appreciated.
Cheers,
Andy