I don’t want this post to be long and confusing so sorry if it’s kind of vague.
Today I had an assessment for ADHD via Psychiatry UK on NHS right to choose. I know this sounds hyperbolic but my behaviour and issues have rapidly worsened over the two years to the point I know I need medical intervention to function and even though they didn’t help I have also exhausted every available anti depressant at this point.
My clinician who I have on the NHS after a year or so with an NHS Mental Health Nurse who said she couldn’t do anything for me claims I have ADHD, and I have been diagnosed with it now, but due to the fact I have attempted suicide within a year and I’m on the NHS Community Mental Health team the doctor claimed I cannot get medication.
I feel numb, angry, devastated, and I knew contesting his decision would just make it look worse as I’d look increasingly neurotic. I am seeing my clinician on Tuesday and even that feels several days too late. Has anyone else ever been refused medication for ADHD and eventually obtained it? I know this is an autism forum but I’m auDHD and holding out hope someone else will have been in the same position.