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4 years ago
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Read this, it's probably kind of important~!
Hey there fellas!
So after almost a year of struggling with improper medication and MONTHS of doctor appointments, changing psychiatrists 3 times and clinician psychologists twice, I finally found a clinic that offers specialised adult ADHD diagnosis services. I had two proper evaluations, done a ton of tests and it's official, my diagnosis is ADHD combined type. I have another appointment on the 16th to discuss medication and therapy options and I'm really looking forward to receiving the proper treatment I've been lacking basically all my life.
While I am happy that I finally know what exactly's wrong with my brain, I'm a bit sad and grieving. Some of you have been around when I burned out over and over again, at the time I didn't even know what executive functions are! And now it all makes sense. Everything, every bit of "off" or "improper" behavior, all the failures, the stress and emotional turmoil I've been going through finally makes sense and I need a bit of time to take it all in and re-evaluate my options.
I am basically needing to rebuild an entire brand new modus operandi, a healthy and consistent reward-work schedule, I need to take into account these neuropsychological shortcomings I'm dealing with and find ways that genuinely improve my life quality, that work specifically for ME. It's gonna be a lot of work but I'm glad and excited for what's to come.
I am optimistic about all the pending commissions, at the moment I am very behind on work at my day job because for the past month, I've been obsessively researching ADHD symptoms and diagnosis options, so I'll have to get that in check first, but I promise I will get back to drawing very very soon and with fresh new energy <3
Love you all, have a good one!
So after almost a year of struggling with improper medication and MONTHS of doctor appointments, changing psychiatrists 3 times and clinician psychologists twice, I finally found a clinic that offers specialised adult ADHD diagnosis services. I had two proper evaluations, done a ton of tests and it's official, my diagnosis is ADHD combined type. I have another appointment on the 16th to discuss medication and therapy options and I'm really looking forward to receiving the proper treatment I've been lacking basically all my life.
While I am happy that I finally know what exactly's wrong with my brain, I'm a bit sad and grieving. Some of you have been around when I burned out over and over again, at the time I didn't even know what executive functions are! And now it all makes sense. Everything, every bit of "off" or "improper" behavior, all the failures, the stress and emotional turmoil I've been going through finally makes sense and I need a bit of time to take it all in and re-evaluate my options.
I am basically needing to rebuild an entire brand new modus operandi, a healthy and consistent reward-work schedule, I need to take into account these neuropsychological shortcomings I'm dealing with and find ways that genuinely improve my life quality, that work specifically for ME. It's gonna be a lot of work but I'm glad and excited for what's to come.
I am optimistic about all the pending commissions, at the moment I am very behind on work at my day job because for the past month, I've been obsessively researching ADHD symptoms and diagnosis options, so I'll have to get that in check first, but I promise I will get back to drawing very very soon and with fresh new energy <3
Love you all, have a good one!
