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Who to see about executive function disorder

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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.

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  • 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.

  • in reply to Stuart333

    Not sure what's wrong with me but i have executive function disorder, sensory processing issues these are my biggest hurdles I get meltdowns now and then sone big  along with crippling anxiety, panic and the worst of all agoraphobia it sucks cause I got no support now period. I failed first asd test because I coukd communicate with them and gave to speech issues echolalia and I wasn't very detailed with questions they asked honestly I didn't understand them.

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  • in reply to Stuart333

    Not sure what's wrong with me but i have executive function disorder, sensory processing issues these are my biggest hurdles I get meltdowns now and then sone big  along with crippling anxiety, panic and the worst of all agoraphobia it sucks cause I got no support now period. I failed first asd test because I coukd communicate with them and gave to speech issues echolalia and I wasn't very detailed with questions they asked honestly I didn't understand them.

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