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Adult ADHD Diagnosis - what is the process like? (self.adhd)

submitted 1 year ago by socksonic to c/adhd

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For those of you who weren't diagnosed until adulthood (I'm in my late 40s), what was the diagnosis process like? Are you just given a written test, or does someone evaluate you more thoroughly? Do they try to understand your symptoms, or is it more of a checklist? If anyone has personal stories they'd be willing to share, I'd love to hear them. I'm also just curious about what to expect during the appointment. Who do I make it with? A psychiatrist?

I also wonder if there are other related conditions or learning disabilities that I might have, such as dyslexia. Do I need to be proactive in asking for multiple diagnoses? Or will they be able to evaluate me for anything/everything?

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[–] d4rknusw1ld 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surprised you got the service to help you. I’m trying to get the VA to help me. The neuro sent out a questionnaire to my mom; but because I didn’t show symptoms as a kid as she put it in her questionnaire they just auto assumed I didn’t have it. Then I told my mother all the symptoms I did have and hid. She just refused to believe me.

Now the VA won’t take the time to help me because of my mother's questionnaire. The neuro said I have symptoms of ADHD and showing inattentive type. But the psychs refuse to go off the neuros DX. It’s annoying.

I’m almost certain I have ADHD; but can’t find help. I’m not seeking adderall damn it.

[–] Cipher22 1 points 1 year ago

Honestly, my experience almost feels unique when looking online. However, after almost 30 years I have only experienced negative interactions on par with what my brother reports from civilian care.

Also, I wouldn't be certain on your diagnosis without getting a professional involved. We thought my kiddo had ADHD. She had all my symptoms, but upon better scrutiny, she actually had a visual processing disorder that presents almost identically.