Cancel me but…

I’m getting kinda bored of the “my shared care is rejected and I have to pay private costs” posts. I fear this is common sense but… if you cannot afford these costs long term do not get diagnosed privately - RTC although not perfect, exists for this reason exactly. And nothing is promised.

I fear that people with ADHD are being preyed on by these companies, the impulsivity that comes with this condition can make these private costs seem like a good idea in the short term.

I think a combination of these private companies + the recent social media push to get diagnosed, ASAP and get medicated ASAP because “ELVANSE SAVED MY LIFE” is aggressively contributing to this crisis.

UPDATE: before I delete this account. Apologies done from a burner.

Some of you guys need to get a grip… I’ll be honest. ADHD does not kill you. Not in the sense that cancer or a heart attack does. If your ADHD is putting your life at risk, you probably need more support than stimulant medication, and likely have co-morbid mental health pathology that needs attention also.

Take some accountability guys. If you’re paying for something you can’t afford. That is your choice. It’s not classist to say that some people can afford things that others can’t.

I will take this opportunity to apologise to those who do not have access to RTC, that is something I overlooked. But if you live in England, waiting a year for an assessment truly isn’t the end of the world. And things will work out better for you if you are diagnosed through RTC.

This subreddit unfortunately lacks self awareness. This type of discourse is important!

Also thanks to the person who said they hope I get a life threatening illness…? Have a good Sunday guys.