Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

  • Strider@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    11 hours ago

    Indeed and I still don’t get my diagnosis because I can look people in the eyes and am friendly.

    (yes, some ‘expert’ actually said that as a paid diagnosis. This is supposed to be first world but hey… Nobody gives a fuck)

    • notwhoyouthink@lemmy.zipEnglish
      4·
      14 hours ago

      Ugh I’m sorry to hear that, it can be incredibly frustrating and discouraging to seek a professional just to have them dismiss and misdiagnose you.

      I wish you the best in your journey to get the answers and help you need and deserve. Please keep looking, the right fit has to be out there.

      • Strider@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 hours ago

        Thanks! I found most of the answers on my own and all situations in the past I was puzzled about my own behavior ist perfectly clear to me now (esp. reactions due to overload situations and masking).

        I actually have no direct use for the diagnosis; it would only be the last confirmation, taking a huge load off my shoulders and providing that last bit of rest. However, I myself and my surroundings don’t need the approval to know.