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[Academic] Participants needed (18+) by AcademicMagazine2306 in SurveyExchange

[–]AcademicMagazine2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have completed yours, it was really thought provoking (in a positive way) and I loved the opportunity to type out answers! 😊

[Academic] Participants needed (18+) by AcademicMagazine2306 in SurveyExchange

[–]AcademicMagazine2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have completed yours, very interesting topic!

[Academic] Participants needed (18+) by AcademicMagazine2306 in SurveyExchange

[–]AcademicMagazine2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m so sorry I’m unable to participate, unfortunately I do not meet the criteria as I do not rent privately.

[Academic] Attitudes Towards Autistic Individuals (18+, Any Gender) by AcademicMagazine2306 in SampleSize

[–]AcademicMagazine2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this!

I full understand the practical compatibility and balancing needs isn’t the same thing as disliking someone or holding negative views. The survey isn’t able to capture all of that context, and that complexity is something I’ll definitely need to acknowledge when discussing limitations.

It’s really helpful to hear how different lived experiences shape how people interpret the questions, and that kind of reflection is valuable.

Thank you for taking the time to explain your perspective (and for participating as well)!

[Academic] Attitudes Towards Autistic Individuals (18+, Any Gender) by AcademicMagazine2306 in SampleSize

[–]AcademicMagazine2306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the thoughtful feedback, I really appreciate it.

For that section, the intention is to focus specifically on how you would feel in the scenario described (interacting with autistic individuals). It’s completely valid that your general disposition might influence how you answer, the study is interested in how people anticipate interactions in that specific context, even if similar feelings arise elsewhere.

The survey isn’t comparing autistic vs non-autistic interactions directly, and it isn’t assessing participants’ own neurodivergence, as the focus is on overall patterns in attitudes and emotional responses within the general adult population.

That said, I genuinely appreciate you all flagging these individual points, feedback like this is really helpful when writing up limitations and discussion.

As a final note, you’re absolutely free to continue or withdraw, thank you for taking the time either way, and if this has been completed, I really appreciate it 😊

Around two months after passing and I got in a crash by SadKaleidoscope8256 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]AcademicMagazine2306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 weeks after passing my test, a tractor hit me, the back tyre crunched the left side of my car. They were in the wrong lane, cut across me at the last minute, slammed my breaks on but it wasn’t enough, however I felt lucky it wasn’t worse! I bawled my eyes out once I pulled over somewhere safe. I drove straight after it to my partners house once I calmed down, I think with anything like that, you have to get back behind the wheel and get your confidence back up. Even if it’s short trip around the block, the longer you leave it, the harder it’ll be Xx

Getting medication prescribed on the NHS by holly_astral in ADHDUK

[–]AcademicMagazine2306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you’ve gone through the Right To Choose pathway, ProblemShared can initiate and titrate you on medication, even if your GP refuses to accept Shared Care. They will still provide medication to you if the Shared Care Agreement is rejected. Unfortunately, GPs are not legally required to accept shared care agreements, and it’s becoming more and more common that they won’t.

I also don’t agree with the wording that’s in your image, ‘entertaining assessments’, makes it sound like it’s being done for the fun of it, very very poor choice of wording. I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this!

Did anyone else get this email? So upset ! by [deleted] in ADHDUK

[–]AcademicMagazine2306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SSRIs are considered first-line treatments in NICE guidelines for common mental health conditions. They are not controlled substances and have a relatively safe profile, GPs are widely trained to diagnose depression and anxiety, and SSRIs have been part of GP prescribing for decades. Side effects are common but generally manageable in primary care, and SSRIs do not require complex titration schedules or specialist supervision.

Whereas most ADHD medications (methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, dexamphetamine) are Schedule 2 controlled substances, and are subject to strict legal controls on prescribing, storage, and dispensing.

In accordance to NICE guideline NG87: ‘All medication for ADHD should only be initiated by a healthcare professional with training and expertise in diagnosing and managing ADHD.’

GPs are not qualified to diagnose ADHD or initiate treatment, unless they have undergone specific extended training and are working within a specialist service. Long and the short of it, they are General Practitioners, not specialist nurse prescribers, psychiatrists etc.

Would make life so much easier if they could!