> Articles like this leave me in a position of — ok, but who is this point of view helping. To me, this point of view is helping a younger me and a younger you

> Articles like this leave me in a position of — ok, but who is this point of view helping. To me, this point of view is helping a younger me and a younger you: future generations. It is prescribing a sociological solution to this problem. One where my mother wouldn't have had nearly as much anguish from the neuroticism of managing her own deficits while also trying to manage mine. One where in my twenties, I wouldn't have struggled trying to form foundational habits (like brushing my teeth longer than 10 seconds and twice daily). They describe providing support systems that go beyond just medicating. But for those of us who didn't have all the structural support needed to thrive, medication is absolutely necessary, there is no question about it. For future generations, maybe we can lessen the need for these medications, because they do have side effects for some people independent of the benefits. Probably the most frustrating part of these types of discussions are when someone who is so insular, so lacking in the ability to understand what it's like to be someone else, that they can't understand that the forming and ingraining of basic functional habits does not come natural to everyone. How did I actually go about getting the medication? A private psychiatrist, like you say; paid out of pocket (the total cost of the psych and meds being $160/month total). Someone who was OK with not being overly critical of how I described the problems I was having because they were going to be paid for it without insurance bullshit. Then GoodRX to get a lower price on the amphetamines. In other words... an existing support system already had to be in place for me to be able to get the medication. I don't really need it anymore, or rather, I don't need it all the time. I'm wishing the best for you, please don't give up hope. Even with some semblance of a support system, my situation was shitty, so I can't imagine what it's like for you, but--well, there is no but. I hope you get where you want to be.