I got a prescription for meds (Methylphenidate) and have been taking them for a few months. Since then, work has become much easier for me, I no longer procrastinate that much, I’ve stopped excessively smoking weed for self medication, I can concentrate for longer periods of time, I am generally much more relaxed in my everyday life and in my relationship, I can read books again, and I am slowly but surely getting my home in order. To this end, I recently created a two-week plan where I only have to do something for 15 minutes each day. It’s working great so far. I never want to go back, because it’s like night and day. I only wish I had been diagnosed 30 years earlier.
I’m still struggling to find a doctor who still takes new patients and can handle my first prescription.
Otherwise the diagnosis hasn’t really changed much for me, other than, that I have a bit of an explanation, why I’m struggling with certain things, that goes beyond sheer incompetence. But that hasn’t really had an impact on my feeling of self-worth yet.
It’s only been two months though.
Yeah, the diagnosis was a remarkable relief, but didn’t change much. Things got going with the meds, though. I try to improve on my self-worth by going to therapy, too.
Hang in there and don’t give up! Wish you all the best!
Just got my diagnosis in my mid -30s.
What did you do after you got yours and how has it changed your life?
I got a prescription for meds (Methylphenidate) and have been taking them for a few months. Since then, work has become much easier for me, I no longer procrastinate that much, I’ve stopped excessively smoking weed for self medication, I can concentrate for longer periods of time, I am generally much more relaxed in my everyday life and in my relationship, I can read books again, and I am slowly but surely getting my home in order. To this end, I recently created a two-week plan where I only have to do something for 15 minutes each day. It’s working great so far. I never want to go back, because it’s like night and day. I only wish I had been diagnosed 30 years earlier.
What about you?
I’m still struggling to find a doctor who still takes new patients and can handle my first prescription.
Otherwise the diagnosis hasn’t really changed much for me, other than, that I have a bit of an explanation, why I’m struggling with certain things, that goes beyond sheer incompetence. But that hasn’t really had an impact on my feeling of self-worth yet. It’s only been two months though.
Yeah, the diagnosis was a remarkable relief, but didn’t change much. Things got going with the meds, though. I try to improve on my self-worth by going to therapy, too.
Hang in there and don’t give up! Wish you all the best!
Anyone here who somehow got diagnosed in Serbia? How long did it take?