Re: 99% sure I'm ADHD & now I have to circumnavigate getting diagnosed?? Cruel joke!

[Anonymous]

Ugh! I just remembered that I have my next psych appointment tomorrow (almost exactly 24 hours away), and I am getting nervous about asking to be referred on for a medication trial. My doc certainly made no bones about the fact that he does not particularly approve of stimulants, which is part of why I am stressing about it. I am sure he won’t be critical, as he has always offered me choices in my care (including referrals to doctors for trials of antidepressants or stimulants), but I still know his thoughts on the matter, and it plays on my mind. My biggest concern is that he will say I have to chose between seeing him for therapy, or being referred on. I would like to do both – medication for intermittent use (driving, and “scattered” days) in the short term, and therapy for the long term. Why oh why does my brain bring up all these nasty scenarios to stress over, instead of relaxing and focussing on the present moment?!!

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