Understanding ADHD and options within the NHS
The waiting list for NHS care in England for ADHD assessment and medication is long. In many cases, years pass, leaving people in limbo.
What should people do if they suspect ADHD in the meantime?
Where do people go for help?
Who should you tell?
Would it help to see examples of how others experience ADHD traits?
A place to log experiences and hacks could support you about this ADHD website.
HYPERFOCUSED! looks at neurodivergence from the perspective of a middle-aged dad. A RAF veteran, chief executive and sports fan started this site when undiagnosed and sharing thoughts on his self-discovery ‘journey’.
This site was created in a pretty mad hyperfocus! You have probably done a lot with this extreme energy too.
I never thought of myself as having ADHD, being shy and quiet as a kid. I was mischievous sometimes and distracted all the time. I always crammed revision and underperformed in exams accordingly. When my adult son was diagnosed a few years ago, I still didn’t think about it for me. After all I was holding down a good job. In work I had my ducks in a row – or so I thought. Depression and a couple of bouts of burnout alongside an ADHD diagnosis later. I realize how expert I became at masking, without suspecting at all.
ADHD can be life-limiting. Please let’s do something about it and help people live good lives with ADHD. We are not our ADHD and it doesn’t have to define us, but it is always there but we can work with it.
This is designed to help those awaiting assessment, diagnosed with ADHD or just interested to feel seen and supported so please do share your thoughts and experiences.
