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Rejected medication for ADHD via right to choose (Psychiatry UK). (self harm trigger warning)

DarkElf

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.

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  • Hi,

    Sorry about that and you probably feel a bit deflated. However, since you are now officially diagnosed ADHD - you have a decent argument to ask for a second opinion. If overstimulation and distractions are a big issue for you, I would choose a different provider. Many folk have said it is a game changer once medicated.

    The same [Psych’ uk] pathway gave me my ASD diagnosis. The ADHD diagnosis came from ADHD 360 rtc and because of the massive overstimulation issues & distractions. Despite a full disclosure of my erratic past, they deemed it necessary to start medication straight away….and it worked. [removed by mod - rule 6] . Ask away if you need anymore info’.

    Reminder rule 6 - no medical or legal advice always seek professional help with these matters.

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  • Hi,

    Sorry about that and you probably feel a bit deflated. However, since you are now officially diagnosed ADHD - you have a decent argument to ask for a second opinion. If overstimulation and distractions are a big issue for you, I would choose a different provider. Many folk have said it is a game changer once medicated.

    The same [Psych’ uk] pathway gave me my ASD diagnosis. The ADHD diagnosis came from ADHD 360 rtc and because of the massive overstimulation issues & distractions. Despite a full disclosure of my erratic past, they deemed it necessary to start medication straight away….and it worked. [removed by mod - rule 6] . Ask away if you need anymore info’.

    Reminder rule 6 - no medical or legal advice always seek professional help with these matters.

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