Same, but I'm still stuck in the "I sent an email to an ADHD specialist 6 months ago to get an appointment but he hasn't replied yet, I should probably look for another one" phase.

[–] KittenBiscuits@lemmy.today 21 points 1 week ago (2 children)

If you have a friend to rely on to keep pinging the doc and cc-ing you, that was what finally got me there in the end. The specialist in my town was (you guessed it) incredibly ADHD themselves and in dire need of a personal assistant.

[–] Phantaminum@lemmy.zip 3 points 6 days ago

My partner's help was what worked for me!

[–] Ethalis@jlai.lu 17 points 1 week ago

I've just asked my partner to "grab me by the scruff of the neck and force me to take an appointment", as soon as possible. Thanks for your message, it actually gave me the momentum I needed to get moving

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

It took me two years to find someone that not only would take Medicaid, but also would do the diagnostic testing in a way that would not cost me anything out of pocket.

After months of chasing down "in network" therapists and psychiatrists, leaving voicemails and getting ghosted, do you know how I found them? They were a customer I installed hardware for. I casually asked if they took Medicaid and could do ADHD diagnostic testing and the on site contact was like "Yeah, no problem. And we know how to code it so Medicaid will pay for it. Just fill out the online form and we'll get you started that week."

[–] tlmcleod@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Ugh, yeah. Same. But I also have social anxiety on top of it so I couldn't possibly keep bugging them until I get an appointment lmao I know I need to and that's what I should do but brain says no. Such goofy shit sometimes

[–] obinice@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm stuck at the "I don't have £1500 to pay for ADHD treatment guess I'll just die" level xD

[–] Th3D3k0y@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

1500 pounds? Stop stealing our USA medical pricing structure!