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Adhd diagnosis

Posted By asteropekc73

"Adhd diagnosis"

About: General practices in Ayrshire & Arran University Hospital Ayr / General Psychiatry (Mental Health)

(as the patient),

I went to my GP as finally after learning how ADHD affected adults I could relate to all the symptoms and could finally answer and stop asking myself “why am I like this?”.

I’ve struggled all my life with my feelings, navigating life was more difficult for me. How I couldn’t emotionally regulate myself, the chaos I live in, the trying to explain why I am always late for things and can’t keep up. It’s dented so much of my self esteem.

My GP took me seriously and I felt listened to and she wanted to help me! After filling out several forms from the Scottish coalition for ADHD site, they were evaluated by my GP and I was referred for a psychiatrist appointment. This appointment came a few months later and it changed my life for the better - as I was diagnosed and started on medication that has been absolutely life changing for me!

I was afterwards also diagnosed with PMDD, an extreme form of PMS and treated for this. All of a sudden, everything was getting better for me. 

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Response from Interim Programme Lead, Governance and Assurance, Primary & Urgent Care, NHS Ayrshire & Arran 5 months ago
NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Submitted on 07/12/2023 at 11:49
Published on Care Opinion at 11:49

Dear Asteropekc73

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us and I am so sorry to hear of the struggles you have faced for so long, it must have been really difficult navigating through those feelings.

I am so pleased to hear that you decided to discuss your concerns with your GP and that the you felt listened to and supported. If you would like to share the name of your GP Practice / GP with us by either responding to this post or emailing it to HSCPAdmin@east-ayrshire.gov.uk we will ensure your comments are passed on to them.

It is also really good to hear you were referred to a specialist and the support from them has had such a positive impact on your life. I do sincerely hope things continue to improve for you and am delighted you feel everything is now so much better than before.

Best wishes

Marie

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Update posted by asteropekc73 (the patient)

The GP was Dr.Watts at Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock.

Dr Watt went above and beyond for me finding some others things out and advocating for me. Discussing things further and trusting me with my sought diagnoses.

Her care has genuinely improved my life. No exaggeration at all.

Thank you Dr Watt!

Response from Interim Programme Lead, Governance and Assurance, Primary & Urgent Care, NHS Ayrshire & Arran 5 months ago
NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Submitted on 07/12/2023 at 14:26
Published on Care Opinion at 14:26

Dear Asteropekc73

Thank you so much for letting us know who the GP was that supported you throughout this experience and how it has made such a vast change to your life. I will ensure your comments are passed along to them.

Best wishes

Marie

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