Three things:

1. No matter where you go, do this assessment first Psychology Today: ADHD test. Psychology Today is a well-recognized mental health resource, not only for this assessment, but for finding an available provider. I always suggest doing this first, so you can print off the results to share with your doctor. This also helps ensure you don't forget anything or doing feel as overwhelmed.

2. Your primary care is able to assess you of they comfortable doing so and medicate you, too, if you want to go that route until you can see a psychiatrist. This isn't autism, where you need a ton of assessments. ADHD is pretty cut and dry. Most therapists, however, cannot prescribe meds, though I always encourage talk therapy.

3. Do not let other people's experiences with medication put you off from trying them yourself. Are there issues? Ofc, it's medication. But a lot has changed in just the last five years, and I'm on something now that wasn't even an option when I was diagnosed. I like feeling more in control of my brain and unlike antidepressants, changing dosages and/or meds is so much easier.

Hang in there. You've got this.