problem getting clinical diagnosis in UK

[Anonymous]

im 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

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[Ivriniel]

Do 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.

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[Anonymous]

we 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 and the NHS wont allow me an out of area referral xx

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[Ivriniel]

Have you gotten in contact with an UK ADHD groups and/or mental health groups to see if they can suggest anything?

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[Buz]

Take a look at this site -it might be helpful:

http://www.aadd.org.uk/index.html

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[Anonymous]

Irviniel 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

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[Ivriniel]

Well, 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.

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[Patte Rosebank]

Or 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.

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[Anonymous]

never thought of that thanks ill have a look and mention that to the gp lol xx

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[Anonymous]

vixter_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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