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Well, you've convinced me to go back to the doctor. I was on the cusp of taking one of the ADHD tests but my insurance couldn't tell me how much it would be and

Well, you've convinced me to go back to the doctor. I was on the cusp of taking one of the ADHD tests but my insurance couldn't tell me how much it would be and the doctor's office said they couldn't either. I was told it would be between $200 and $900 and couldn't afford the $900 risk. I ended up being billed $200 just for the initial visit of course. But the longer I wait the more damage it's doing to my life. Out of your list I'd say 5/6 affect me, 5 being the odd one out as I can't sleep with anything but a fan on. I'll be making my appointment today...well, probably tomorrow now. Let's hope I don't procrastinate.

georgespencer 6y ago
I'm glad you're doing that! Feel free to email me (mistergeorgespencer+HN@gmail.com) if it would be useful for you to hear more about my experience or for you to share some of what you're experiencing. I have an iCloud note with every shared symptom I see someone else describing on the web, and it's getting pretty huge -- and makes me super happy that other people have had the same experience. I put off the diagnosis process for a year and regret it, but don't consider that a pressure for you to do it. If you have ADHD, one of the things you can't really know (in my experience) is the feeling of a balanced ability to focus and be productive. Feeling compelled to seek a diagnosis is a big step. I had a lot of serious conversations with the doctor about the impact of medication, the causes of ADHD, potential neurotoxicity, neuronal elasticity, etc. before I committed to taking medication. Here if you want to talk!
sosuke 6y ago
Yes, do it now, make appointment today. Stop everything else and do it. If you have a doctor that hems and haws about it find another doctor. I got my diagnosis and prescription without any formal test. I have stopped seeing my psychiatrist but once a year since my general practice doctor decided they could fill my prescriptions. The medicine, even the expensive stuff, has payment help programs. Like print out a PDF payment help program easy. If you want more pushing or personal story my email is in my profile. Best single thing I've done in my life to date.
- projektfu 6y ago
  $900 is a small price to pay for a lifetime of better earnings, assuming that’s the problem.

georgespencer 6y ago

I'm glad you're doing that! Feel free to email me (mistergeorgespencer+HN@gmail.com) if it would be useful for you to hear more about my experience or for you to share some of what you're experiencing. I have an iCloud note with every shared symptom I see someone else describing on the web, and it's getting pretty huge -- and makes me super happy that other people have had the same experience. I put off the diagnosis process for a year and regret it, but don't consider that a pressure for you to do it. If you have ADHD, one of the things you can't really know (in my experience) is the feeling of a balanced ability to focus and be productive. Feeling compelled to seek a diagnosis is a big step. I had a lot of serious conversations with the doctor about the impact of medication, the causes of ADHD, potential neurotoxicity, neuronal elasticity, etc. before I committed to taking medication. Here if you want to talk!

sosuke 6y ago

Yes, do it now, make appointment today. Stop everything else and do it. If you have a doctor that hems and haws about it find another doctor. I got my diagnosis and prescription without any formal test. I have stopped seeing my psychiatrist but once a year since my general practice doctor decided they could fill my prescriptions. The medicine, even the expensive stuff, has payment help programs. Like print out a PDF payment help program easy. If you want more pushing or personal story my email is in my profile. Best single thing I've done in my life to date.

projektfu 6y ago
$900 is a small price to pay for a lifetime of better earnings, assuming that’s the problem.