psychiatric appt: yep I have ADD but no help so far

[belenen]

Today's been a fuckshit of a day. Had a psychiatrist appointment where ze was like "yeah you've got ADD but the meds that would help are a controlled substance so you have to either pay hundreds of dollars for testing or go to a non-school psychiatrist (which is also expensive shit). Also there is a med I can prescribe you but I want to be sure you

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[ladywind]

~quiet offer of hug, and hug if wanted~

[midwinter]

I am sorry. That is extremely frustrating.

[countessdeweird]

I have been in a similar position with ADD meds in the past. You have my sympathy and my support. If you ever want to ask me about it, I am happy to discuss my history with diagnosis, medications, side effects, etc.

Good luck!

[sabr]

I had some of my own experiences with struggling to get medications that I once needed, and while I don't want to offer unsolicited advice, if you ever want to talk to me, I would be more than happy to share my experience.

I'm very sorry this is happening to you, and I know it is so so frustrating.

[callmebee]

My partner is in the exact same boat. It's really difficult to deal with sometimes. ADD is one of those mental illness that is so misunderstood. I've advocated for meds for my partner for so long, but doctors just don't want to deal with it. It drives me nuts.

Anyway. All I'm really trying to say is that I feel for you. We hardly know each other, but on some peripheral level we are connected, so this is me letting you know that someone far away is sending you positive energy and support.