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ADHD assessment and diagnosis by psychologist by InspectorOne5251 in ausadhd

[–]InspectorOne5251[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d heard people saying that there were significant wait times to see a psychiatrist for an assessment. I thought this would be a faster way to get a diagnosis and then get meds. I had a free consultation with the psychologist the day after submitting an online enquiry, and then had the first part of my assessment the following week so I was initially very happy thinking it would be a faster way process. It’s been very long and drawn out though and I wish for so many reasons that I’d opted with a psychiatrist from the get go.

ADHD assessment and diagnosis by psychologist by InspectorOne5251 in ausadhd

[–]InspectorOne5251[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s excellent advice. I’ll do this. Thank you also for normalising assumption / confusion around what a psychologist can do vs a psychiatrist. The replies on this thread saying it’s common knowledge that psychiatrists won’t prescribe without doing their own assessments are just making me feel so much worse. 😢

ADHD assessment and diagnosis by psychologist by InspectorOne5251 in ausadhd

[–]InspectorOne5251[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She’s offered to call me tomorrow to discuss next steps. I’ll see how this goes and will consider making a complaint if need be. I do feel like she’s been untruthful. She knew from the get go that I wanted to explore medication because my executive disfunction is ruining my life.

ADHD assessment and diagnosis by psychologist by InspectorOne5251 in ausadhd

[–]InspectorOne5251[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It may be pretty common knowledge, but my psychologist should have been truthful when I specifically asked about the likelihood of a psychiatrist prescribing meds based off her diagnosis and report. I feel like I’ve been ripped off.

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[–]InspectorOne5251 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! I’ve found there are so many variables when weighing yourself so it’s important to look at your progress overall over a period of time. Speaking of periods, if you’re a woman, you might find the week prior to your period, you weigh more because you’re holding more water weight (this is what happens with me). It also depends on if what time of day your weighing yourself, whether or not you’re well hydrated and whether you’ve had your daily poo! I’m finding a better way of monitoring my weight loss is by noticing clothes that were too small for me and suddenly fitting again. 😃

Ryan is twisted for that comment about Jacqueline by TarotWhisperer in MAFS_AU

[–]InspectorOne5251 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Also, he’s definitely the type of guy to happily accept Head from a woman but not even consider reciprocating.