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Who to see about executive function disorder

NAS76953

I don't have diagnosis for adhd honestly couldn't afford it and my cmht didn't want me to get adhd test. I did 1 asd test failed but im on waiting list again for asd. Anyway my point is i 100% have executive function disorder had it since I was a child and it's gotten worse over the years. I barely wash myself, clean my room, do hobbies/interests, learn new things, exercise i struggle and people see me as not trying or extremely lazy but im not. Hard to explain like I know I need to do these things but I don't. Who do I seek to get diagnosis fir this or adhd/asd/edd if cmht won't help well im discharged now from them so they definitely won't help me.

  • There isn't a specific executive function disorder as a standalone thing. It is a consequence of other things.

    You solution is to try to find ways to work around it. For things like bills you set up direct debits, so you don't need to spend energy on them. Basically reduce demands on your time that take energy. The more things you can get rid of, the more capacity you have for things that matter.

    Make lists in advance so you know what to do. I make a mental note of anything important the night before, else I really struggle to do it. I will find reasons to put it off. But if I decided before I go to sleep, then it will be a priority for the next day. Make sure lists are short, longer than 5-7 things and it is unmanageable and you are less likely to do any. Note achievements so you can review your progress a feel like you are achieving things.

    Try to make some things a routine, e.g. always get washed straight after breakfast. This means sticking to it almost everyday. Then it becomes easy. Take them one at a time and add a new one each week or two.

    Try to sleep, if you are not tired everything is easier.

    You are on the waiting list for ASD again. Note that a diagnosis will not give the solutions. You can work on them now by reading what other people do, watching YouTubers, and trying things. Ultimately, the solutions come from within you. Only you will know what works 

    You will also have to sometimes push yourself. You can't always avoid things you don't like. But give yourself a reward afterwards, and try to space them out.

  • NAS76953 said:
    Who do I seek to get diagnosis fir this or adhd/asd/edd

    I would say your best starting point is to get a good idea if you are impacted enough by these things to merit a diagnosis. Note that the diagnosis is given when the traits of the condition are severe enough to qualify as a disability so it is possible to fall 1% short of the threshold, still be impacted but not be given a diagnosis - it does not mean you are unaffected though.

    In your shoes I would start by using a search engine, look up "free online autism test" and "free online ADHD test" - take a few of these, making notes of your results by making screenshots and if you "pass" then take this proof to the GP and ask for an assessment. Note the wait time can be years.

    Whatever the result is, a highish score can inform you that you are on the spectrum or not and if you are, you can start to research more about it.

    You now have the nuggets of knowledge that there is something there so expand your own knowledge to understand it and then start researching ways of coping. There are lots of books or websites with advice so consider these.

    Personally I would do this research but then work with a licensed psychotherapist to cover the more pressing issues such as executive function here. Get personalised advice tailored to your needs and have someone who can guide you through the process, encouraging you when the inevitable stumbles happen and helping you reflect on the progress made to motivate you to continue.

    The NHS are not well equipped to help us from what I have read here from other peoples experiences so take control of your own situation would be my recommendation.