Starting ADHD evaluation for the second time next week. I am really stressed out because this is basically my last shot. I am pretty confident that I have ADHD, but since I also have bipolar, they are just assuming that whatever symptom I am experiencing must be that.
I’ve been through public healthcare where they discharged me after the intake conversation, because they regard me as too high functioning (did good in school and have a job) and they don’t have the capacity. So no help there unless I run my life into the ground. Got declined by my health insurance because they have a clause in fine print saying they don’t cover ADHD. So now I am paying out of pocket, blasting most of my savings. The price tag is around $2700. If they discharge me because they think I don’t have it, it will “only” be $1900 though.
So now I am stressed out, worried I am just throwing my money out the window. And that I am just wrong. If this doesn’t pan out, I don’t know what I’ll do.
Not really looking for any advice (but they are welcome), just wanted to vent a little.
Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it!
Even though the healthcare system (especially for mental health) is a bit fucked here, I do imagine this to be a true nightmare in the US. I’m feeling for you!
Yeah thanks. I have written four pages in my diary, focusing on stuff not related to bipolar and how these symptoms are fucking with my day to day life. And how this is not sustainable over time. Amongst other things. So I hope I am able to get that through to the therapist.
Just if it starts to feel weird because you feel like you are trying to exaggerate a story that may or may not be there in the data, trust yourself :) you aren’t!