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November 12, 2010 at 7:24 pm #88611
AnonymousInactiveNovember 12, 2010 at 7:24 pmPost count: 14413im 26 and my main problem is getting the clinical diagnosis i need my GP agrees it is most probably ADHD but there is only 1 ADHD specialist that we know of in england and getting to see him is proving impossible (due to NHS funding). I was being medicated on respiridone that was making me overly tired ( i slept for 2 days) not good when you have a 16 month old daughter to look after then i was put on oxcarbepazine which seemed to be working to an extent but then i found out i was pregnant so the meds were stopped (now 12 weeks pregnant) due to dangers to baby
i am now unmedicated and struggling with the “temper tantrums” or “mood swings” and my brain working overtime i feel very stuck and very alone. My husband is great and does his best but i still feel iscolated. any help suggestions would be great.
thanks Vixter XX
REPORT ABUSENovember 14, 2010 at 2:23 am #96246Do you need to go to an ADHD specialist to get diagnosed? Could you go to a regular Psychiatrist, or a Psychologist?
I’m in Canada, but I was diagnosed by a Psychologist. Mind you, I had to pay out of pocket for it.
REPORT ABUSENovember 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm #96247
AnonymousInactiveNovember 14, 2010 at 4:32 pmPost count: 14413we havent even got a psychiatrist in this area its rediculous and it has to be a specialist who does the diagnosis or a psychatrist but i have access to neither
REPORT ABUSEand the NHS wont allow me an out of area referral xx
November 15, 2010 at 4:24 am #96248Have you gotten in contact with an UK ADHD groups and/or mental health groups to see if they can suggest anything?
REPORT ABUSENovember 15, 2010 at 6:12 am #96249November 15, 2010 at 7:15 pm #96250
AnonymousInactiveNovember 15, 2010 at 7:15 pmPost count: 14413Irviniel yes i have and they cant suggest anythin i havent tried lol its just the nhs refusing to do out of area referral
Buz cheers hun im allready a member of that 1 xx
REPORT ABUSENovember 16, 2010 at 12:13 am #96251Well, if the problem is with the NHS, what about contacting your MP and/or the Minister of Health?
You can’t be the only person in this boat.
REPORT ABUSENovember 16, 2010 at 3:56 am #96252Or perhaps if you went to the media. It’s amazing how quickly an unreasonable situation can change when a human interest story lets everyone know how one unreasonable policy is making a person’s life hell.
REPORT ABUSENovember 16, 2010 at 12:18 pm #96253
AnonymousInactiveNovember 16, 2010 at 12:18 pmPost count: 14413never thought of that thanks ill have a look and mention that to the gp lol xx
REPORT ABUSEApril 8, 2011 at 1:34 pm #96254
AnonymousInactiveApril 8, 2011 at 1:34 pmPost count: 14413vixter_r, did you get anywhere with this? I’m coming home in 7 weeks and didn’ t think it worth getting diagnosed here in Canada, but it looks like I really ought to from what you’re saying! Doesn’t sound too supported back there!
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