It’s not odd to ask at all! I am late-diagnosed with ADHD and ASD, and yes, my symptoms did get worse with menopause. It was actually the worsening of my symptoms that led me to seek diagnosis.
I’m wondering about this myself because I have always had issues with things but the past year has just been…out of control I guess? Some things my boss said to me after almost getting fired kind of got me thinking. I don’t know, I’ve looked into it and want to at least get checked. Just in case. And I am pretty sure I have dyscalculia I’ve never gotten diagnosed with so might do that too.
How did you even go about getting a diagnosis at a later age if I might ask. I’ve read it can be hard. I know I need to go see a doctor for physical stuff and might ask to see a therapist but the mental health kind of sucks with my insurance and hospital group. It’s been years. Somebody needs to drag me there kicking and screaming like a toddler. Lol. Been trying to make myself make an appointment for the past 4 months.
Not who you were asking but I was able to be diagnosed via my GP. This was after a year of therapy to make sure I wasn’t conflating things. My therapist agreed it was adhd however she could not diagnose so I went to a psych nurse who wanted to diagnose me as bipolar after an hour and one 10 question survey. Left there in tears because I am not bipolar! No one who knows me would say that either!!!
All I wanted was an adhd assessment but no she couldn’t do that. So ended up talking to my GP about it and he asked me some questions and said why not try some meds and see what happens. I mean not the best way to go but I was all but certain this was my issue so I went with it. Of course now I have serious imposter syndrome about it since I didn’t have a “real” assessment. But the meds work for me.
Thanks for your input. I am going to try. I have an appointment with my GP and my gynecologist next week. Yes, I finally made the damned appointments. I’ll see what happens I guess. Really don’t like doctors. Need to do something before i devolve into even more of a mess though. Going to ask for therapy and assessment referrals from GP plus blood tests i think and then ask about peri stuff with gynecologist plus get those not fun tests done. Meanwhile my damned job keeps giving me more work…I’m like noooo…I am going to freaking loose my mind. 🙄 sorry it wasn’t easy for you to get assessed and they didn’t want to listen. If the meds work though isnt that a sign its real. Don’t doubt yourself, you know your struggles. And yes, I know that’s easier said than done. Once again thank you and I wish you well.
It’s not odd to ask at all! I am late-diagnosed with ADHD and ASD, and yes, my symptoms did get worse with menopause. It was actually the worsening of my symptoms that led me to seek diagnosis.
Great to hear that you got diagnosed. It’s not always the easiest thing to do, get done and/or finding a good doctor.
I’m wondering about this myself because I have always had issues with things but the past year has just been…out of control I guess? Some things my boss said to me after almost getting fired kind of got me thinking. I don’t know, I’ve looked into it and want to at least get checked. Just in case. And I am pretty sure I have dyscalculia I’ve never gotten diagnosed with so might do that too.
How did you even go about getting a diagnosis at a later age if I might ask. I’ve read it can be hard. I know I need to go see a doctor for physical stuff and might ask to see a therapist but the mental health kind of sucks with my insurance and hospital group. It’s been years. Somebody needs to drag me there kicking and screaming like a toddler. Lol. Been trying to make myself make an appointment for the past 4 months.
I live in Toronto, and there is an (free) adult neurodevelopmental clinic in my city. I’m very fortunate.
Not who you were asking but I was able to be diagnosed via my GP. This was after a year of therapy to make sure I wasn’t conflating things. My therapist agreed it was adhd however she could not diagnose so I went to a psych nurse who wanted to diagnose me as bipolar after an hour and one 10 question survey. Left there in tears because I am not bipolar! No one who knows me would say that either!!!
All I wanted was an adhd assessment but no she couldn’t do that. So ended up talking to my GP about it and he asked me some questions and said why not try some meds and see what happens. I mean not the best way to go but I was all but certain this was my issue so I went with it. Of course now I have serious imposter syndrome about it since I didn’t have a “real” assessment. But the meds work for me.
Thanks for your input. I am going to try. I have an appointment with my GP and my gynecologist next week. Yes, I finally made the damned appointments. I’ll see what happens I guess. Really don’t like doctors. Need to do something before i devolve into even more of a mess though. Going to ask for therapy and assessment referrals from GP plus blood tests i think and then ask about peri stuff with gynecologist plus get those not fun tests done. Meanwhile my damned job keeps giving me more work…I’m like noooo…I am going to freaking loose my mind. 🙄 sorry it wasn’t easy for you to get assessed and they didn’t want to listen. If the meds work though isnt that a sign its real. Don’t doubt yourself, you know your struggles. And yes, I know that’s easier said than done. Once again thank you and I wish you well.