I completed an Adult Self-Report Scale Symptoms Checklist on Friday afternoon which is a preamble to seeing a psychiatrist who will be able to diagnose the condition positively or otherwise. A score of 4 or more indicates I should see a specialist. My score is 10. There is also other robust information which on the balance of probabilities reinforces that the first port of call for my symptoms is to rule ADHD in or out.
My RLS was causing my sleep architecture to be severely disrupted. Amongst all of the symptoms I had excessive daytime sleepiness and clinical depression which were masking the current difficulties.
The NHS waiting list is a minimum of 6 months. I’ve concluded it makes sense to pay for this privately. I know we’re a small community, but I was hoping that I could reach out and ask if anyone could offer any thoughts or first-hand experience of using a private ADHD clinic please.
I’ll admit that on Friday my head dropped a bit. I’m tired of it all and was feeling a little sorry for myself. I just have to remain positive, count my blessings and get on with it. Chin up
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