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@Zukosinferno, your experience and fears are things that so many of us go through.
Just remember, an accurate diagnosis depends on your being totally open & honest with your doctor. If your grandmother’s presence during the appointment affected your answers, then you need to tell the doctor about it, and ask for another appointment—this time, without your grandmother there.
Stigma is a huge barrier to getting a diagnosis & treatment, and your grandmother was raised to believe the myths that ADHD isn’t real (or means you’re crazy). So, she’s feeling that stigma, and putting it onto you. She probably won’t change her mind.
You’re an adult now, so you are entitled to a private appointment. It’s not about saying what will please your granny; it’s about getting the diagnosis & treatment YOU need.
ADISS (the UK’s main ADHD organisation) can help you a lot. Their website is http://www.addiss.co.uk.
You’ll find that there are quite a few doctors and support services that not only believe in ADHD, but are actively working to help the people who have it, and enlighten those who deny it.
Just knowing that, will make your ADHD journey much easier. So will hanging out here at TotallyADD. Because you’ll see that you’re not alone.
Do visit the Videos page, for some free videos that will explain a lot…and make you laugh. http://www.totallyadd.com/videos
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