First of all, I am not certain I have ADHD. I do recognize myself in a lot of attitudes, hardships and little things, and it’s impacted my life for too long now.

I can’t afford to go on like this anymore. Who should I go to? How long does it take for me to recieve a diagnosis and how expensive will it be? If I’ll have to take meds, for how long and how expensive are they in your experience?

Thank you all in advance

  • Zeusz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I assume you live in the US? The coutry you live in is a massive factor in your question

  • nick@midwest.socialEnglish
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    4 days ago

    When I did it I just found a shrink and went to him. I took a short survey, he diagnosed me, I got adderall. Had to go back every couple months for a check up to keep my script, but it wasn’t a huge deal.

    Five years later I did the REAL battery of tests. It took six fairly grueling hours, cost me a grand, but I got a full on report on my adhd. I had switched to vyvanse before that but it was nice having a report.

    Also came with an iq test as part of it!

    • nick@midwest.socialEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Re meds:

      I have good insurance, so my meds are five bucks a month for name brand vyvanse.

      I take it on the morning on work days, and it is literally life changing. Kicks in pretty quickly, and the focus is amazing. I get so much coding done when it’s doing its job.

      Lasts till about 5pm then it wears off.

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I just want to follow along and see what everyone says.

    I am 95% sure that I have it BAD, but is it worth going through the system?