The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and ADHD

My Awakening to Adult ADHD

For years, my life felt like a puzzle, where pieces didn't fit quite right. I struggled with tasks that seemed simple for others, my mind a whirlwind of thoughts and distractions. It wasn't until someone randomly said to me you might have ADHD you know, since then when I have said I might have ADHD everyone say "hell yeah you have!! I may be paraphrasing there, I live in Essex, not Texas! 

The pieces began to fall into place, revealing a picture labelled "Adult ADHD." I decided to take my self to the Doctors, My GP with asking me a few questions he said, that although he wasn't a specialist (OBvs) hence the GP title ! He says he was almost certain that this was what it was.

ADHD isn't just a childhood condition; it walks silently into adulthood, often masked by societal expectations and personal denial. My journey started with confusion and misunderstanding, both by myself and medical professionals. The realization hit when I stumbled upon a community online, people who shared their stories, echoing my experiences and struggles.

The Personal Cost of ADHD

Relationships and ADHD: Navigating Through Turmoil

ADHD doesn't just affect the individual; it ripples through relationships, leaving chaos in its wake. My fiancée, the cornerstone of my support, left. The battle for my son became not just a legal fight but a quest for understanding and acceptance.

Self-Therapy Through Creativity

Music as a Form of Healing

In the midst of turmoil, I found solace in music. Writing and producing became a lifeline, a way to express the inexpressible.

Seeking Support: My GoFundMe Page for ADHD Treatment

The Importance of Community Support in Mental Health

Fees - What Does It Cost For ADHD Assessment & Treatments?

ADHD fees for full assessment & treatments. Highest quality consultation from initial assessment to on-going treatment…adhdclinic.co.uk

Now having had the appointment with my GP he has referred me to a clinic in London, this was 10 Months ago and no sign of the appointment, all the while I'm getting worse in a way that it is destressing me and those around me in an extreme way.

Due to me not being untreated and the hanging on since the referral, unable to make bills let alone go private to get me back on the track I thought that I would see if the community would help get me out of this ever deeper hole not seeing a way out.

With this worsening situation, personally and professionally, with this, a light at the end of the tunnel. I also plan to return the money to donors once I get myself back on my feet again.

Treatment for ADHD is a journey, one that is often expensive and fraught with obstacles. I've turned to the community for support, setting up a GoFundMe page in hopes of finding the resources to manage my ADHD effectively.