u/appliepie99

Sharing because similar posts and comments helped a lot.

I saw THREE psychiatrists, all of them not helpful. First one gave me a 15 minute at home computer test (Creyos). He said my results looked normal and maybe I just have anxiety. Second one offered to give me the same thing, 15 minute home computer tests and if results are fine, it’s probably just anxiety. The third one gave me a bunch of “not often or most often” questionnaires and diagnosed me bipolar and OCD. My therapist and I disputed this and the psych told us to go to a neuropsychologist.

After three failed psychiatrist attempts I decided to just do it. Most neuropsychs either have a really long wait time or don’t take insurance. I decided to pay out of pocket. Luckily for me, the neuropsychologist I found was completely worth it. She conducted hours of testing with me in person. She considered the context of everything that could matter, for example, controlled office environment vs outside, gender, intellectual ability, etc. She found that my executive function results looked average but compared to my cognitive ability in other areas which scored really high meant something was going on.

She said that my entire profile was consistent with “high functioning” women with ADHD. Her report was thorough and her explanations felt substantial. I feel so lucky to have found her but omg why did it take THREE failed psychiatrist attempts to finally get a diagnosis that made sense!?!?

I really have to thank this sub because if not for your guys insight and experience I wouldn’t have questioned things and kept trying. You guys are all so helpful and I applaud you for knowing yourself and putting up with this terrible medical system.