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[-] xkforce@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The whole point of ADHD being diagnosed is that it has become a problem. Enough of one that people wait months if not years on a list to be assessed and pay hundreds, thousands of dollars for that assessment depending on insurance or lack thereof. And because of the pandemic shortages, a lot of people have trouble obtaining medication or in my case, they had bad reactions to specific types and need to find ones that work without those side effects. I was fortunate. My therapist was neurodivergent and made sure that I got support even before I was formally diagnosed.

[-] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Right? There's only so much CBT or good coping habits can do for some. Just like meds.

However, tons of people get on their own cases too much when they're getting along just fine. They're just neurotic about shit they can't control or want to catch up on things that WILL NEVER BE CAUGHT UP ON. Laundry will always be there. So will dishes. So will emails and so much more like certain work tasks. Too many with ADHD don't give themselves a needed break. Like others have mentioned though, there's a difference with depression, GAD, and ADHD.

I'm just glad Vyvanse finally got a generic option even if it's still more expensive than Adderall. 20s and 30s were impossible to find for ages. It's getting a little better now but too often I have to end up getting 60-15s. Even generic, you're still paying $40/no with Good Rx.

I'd pay $300 or more a month for how well they work for me though. The difference on and off meds is just that vast a canyon.