Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

  • faythofdragons@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Oh no, she’s got the bugs. If you’re on the wrong dose, or that particular stimulant doesn’t work well for you, it can start to feel like you’ve got bugs crawling under your skin.

    • Krauerking@lemy.lolEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      Oh… Ew.

      She was never able to voice the issue just said it was scary so… Thank you.

      • faythofdragons@slrpnk.netEnglish
        3·
        3 days ago

        I spent a number of years doing care for developmentally disabled adults, and saw it there. It’s a terrifying situation to be in, and I hope they can get it figured out for her!

        • Krauerking@lemy.lolEnglish
          2·
          1 day ago

          I ended up talking to the parents and they say that if the sensations don’t end by the end of the week they will look at asking about non stimulants with her doctor.

          Thank you.