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✏ @gabrielledrolet spent most of her life feeling like she was barely getting by. No matter how much effort she put in, she was always falling behind, everything just beyond her control.
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✏When she came across a thread about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on Twitter a couple of years ago, she felt stunned by how many of the symptoms related to her own experiences.

https://twitter.com/ADHD_Alien/status/1226918183451447296?s=20

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✏Drolet writes that people often joke that the process of getting diagnosed is one of the most unkind things you can put an ADHD sufferer through. An assessment process that requires jumping through multiple hoops can feel too overwhelming.
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“It’s not uncommon that somebody calls me and says, ‘Doc, I’ve been meaning to call you for two years. I just didn’t get around to it,’ ” says Dr. David Teplin.
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✏ Finally getting a diagnosis isn’t a cure-all for people with ADHD, it has clear, positive effects, writes @gabrielledrolet

As more adults realize they might have ADHD, we need better systems in place for accessible treatment. Our culture is slowly shifting toward more understanding and compassion for people with ADHD – our medical care should reflect that.
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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with ADHD or been trying to access a diagnosis for ADHD since the pandemic began?

✏ Read the full story and check out the comic by @gabrielledrolet here: tgam.ca/34JYv40