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So there’s a @BBCPanorama episode on #ADHD next week, where I suspect a journalist pretends to have symptoms for a diagnosis. This is not a true reflection of adults who are seeking private diagnosis where NHS wait times are 3+ years. I don’t think people realise… 
…just how devastating it is to discover you were most likely missed earlier in life and have literally struggled daily to try and figure out how to function, full of low self esteem, anxiety and a whole host of challenges and then realising this is not how others think…
…so we are seeking Right to Choose referrals or private diagnosis to seek help, answers, medication, coping mechanisms, visibility, acceptance, support, understanding.
There’s always a few bad eggs, but generally private diagnosis has been a life changer for 1000s of adults.
There’s always a few bad eggs, but generally private diagnosis has been a life changer for 1000s of adults.
In my personal experience, first ever assessments for dyslexia and dyscalculia at uni - diagnosed mid-20s. And it’s only now, mid-30s, a therapist recommended going for ADHD assessment. It’s not a “oh I think I’ll pay for diagnosis”, it’s “I AM STRUGGLING AND ITS BEEN 35 YEARS”
Those who are not neurodiverse do not obsess over learning about what they now suspect is their diagnosis. It will be an infuriating episode. Do not let that perception stop you reaching out for diagnosis. You know you best.
I have been informed the description has been updated. Don’t hold your breath that the episode has been edited.
So I checked the online TV Guides…. and most still advertised with FALSE DIAGNOSIS title 🫠
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