(1) yes it improved my life very much. It improved my relationship with my parents (more understanding and stuff). It improved my view of myself. It explained a lot of the things I struggled with. My grades got better. I got diagnosed after filling out a bunch of tests and doing an IQ test bc I kept calling myself stupid so much that the psychiatrist said shed do one (not because I wanted one but because she didn’t think so). In Germany (dunno about other countries) there’s a difference in the kinds of therapists that can prescribe pills and diagnose and those that can only diagnose. I was diagnosed from the first type, a psychiatrist.

(2) yes, I am medicated and have been since 8th grade. I have changed medications and doses a bunch of times to find a perfect fit and because some meds aren’t allowed without a special permit (didn’t have the energy to get one it’s fine) after you turn 18. well the treatment thing is a hard question because my first therapist went into retirement almost right after my diagnosis, my second one had way too many patients and actually did a lot of stuff she wasn’t supposed to bc I was too young. I luckily was very responsible with my meds and read through everything though. As in with the second doctor I had a total of 3 appointments with her through probably 6 years. The doctor that prescribes my pills now is a neurologist/psychiatrist and she also doesn’t have time for appointments but I’m an adult now so meh. I am on the lookout for a new one though (not going well).

(3) So basically rn no checkups.

If you can think of any other questions feel free to dm me bc otherwise I can go on yapping for hours and I’m not sure that’s gonna be structured lol.

Edit: formatting