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Getting my ADHD (?) diagnosed (feddit.it)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/adhd

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First of all, I am not certain I have ADHD. I do recognize myself in a lot of attitudes, hardships and little things, and it's impacted my life for too long now.

I can't afford to go on like this anymore. Who should I go to? How long does it take for me to recieve a diagnosis and how expensive will it be? If I'll have to take meds, for how long and how expensive are they in your experience?

Thank you all in advance

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It was similar for me except that it took 3 months from initial conversations, and no prescription at the end just diagnosis. Took my first pill today, wish me luck.

I've been very upset though that it took this long to look for help, so many of my daily challenges were due to adhd.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I finally scheduled an appointment this week, only to be informed in a voicemail the next day that i scheduled with the wrong person for testing; but, that person can give me a referral to someone who can do testing. Could be worse! I'm lucky enough to right now have both good insurance, and the time and money to throw at fixing myself.