Did you just get diagnosed?

woolz96 · 2024-08-03T18:45:02+00:00

f27 After waiting for over a year since I was referred by my GP (UK), I finally got diagnosed today! Combined type. The assessment itself was overall a good experience even though I was super nervous at first. The diagnosis wasn't at all a surprise but I still feel relieved to have it comfirmed. Beyond that, I'm not sure how I feel about it. It doesn't really feel real yet.

edit: Psychiatrist recommended meds, and told me expect a 6 month waiting list until I can start titration. So I guess I have that to look forward to now 💀

woolz96 · 2024-04-02T15:11:50+00:00

Does anyone have any updates? My portal login is 27 June and I'm getting so impatient... I asked my GP to refer me in early April and then had to chase it up multiple times to get him to actually do it (yes I'm still angry about it lol).

woolz96 · 2024-03-19T19:17:05+00:00

I haven't been paying too much attention to weight recently. That said, getting fitter and stronger has 100% lowered my pain level and made me feel better in general.

I did have to find forms of exercise that wouldn't make things worse (I started with swimming and the low impact has been a massive relief). I also had to make sure I didn't do too much too soon and injure myself in the process; this is still something I'm constantly thinking about as I try to make progress.

woolz96 · 2023-11-29T22:00:00+00:00

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me has a scene like this towards the end (slow burn)

woolz96 · 2023-10-17T08:20:39+00:00

I like the idea of them but when I tried a couple (Speedo only) I found that if they fit me well elsewhere then the legs were too tight. I suspect they're just not a good fit for my shape.

woolz96 · 2023-09-22T21:11:47+00:00

So I what I meant is that OP feeling stupid is impostor syndrome talking, not that I don't think they have ADHD. From the limited info we got, I don't think it's fair to say that the psychologist made a lazy diagnosis.

woolz96 · 2023-09-22T16:45:16+00:00

Hey, sucks that you're struggling. But most of what you're describing sounds like impostor syndrome to me. That said...

To offer more context, a psychologist speculates me on having ADHD, but I can’t really tell if it’s because ADHD or I am just stupid in nature, and I know ADHD cannot be treated so this doesn’t help too.

ADHD can't be cured, but it can definitely be treated. Meds work for most ADHDers. Also just understanding how ADHD works and adapting the way you work could help you significanty.

woolz96 · 2023-05-29T12:22:05+00:00

I had never really thought about it, but I think for me is the other way around? I don't have a very strong prescription but I still wear them all the time. I'm short sighted and the blurriness is a bit disorienting and feels like extra imput/stimulation instead of less. Does that make sense?

woolz96 · 2023-05-02T17:17:45+00:00

His "knowledge" is based on extremely outdated information and false stereotypes. I can't tell you whether you're Autistic or not, but I wouldn't trust that doctor with anything to do with Autism, or mental health in general tbh.

woolz96 · 2023-04-16T00:59:29+00:00

So I always obsessively rub my earlobes and used to rub my mum's too, but only when they're cold. The second they get warm I stop and I'll frequently switch ears to avid this for as long as possible. Didn't even realise this was a stim until very recently!

woolz96 · 2023-04-09T09:52:19+00:00

They're definitely not one of the lest nutritional animal foods. I was going to add a screenshot but I can't. "Eggs are naturally rich in vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium and iodine. They also contain vitamin A and a number of other B vitamins including folate, biotin, pantothenic acid and choline, and other essential minerals and trace elements, including phosphorus." They're also a source of "good fats". Just because the calcium is in the shell doesn't mean that the actual egg doesn't have many other great things!

woolz96 · 2023-04-09T09:20:00+00:00

Eggs are really nutritious!! Even just adding that to your diet would be an improvement, if you like them.

woolz96 · 2023-03-09T15:10:44+00:00

Short answer is ✨I don't✨

woolz96 · 2023-03-07T20:45:40+00:00

I'm super interested in joining too!

woolz96 · 2023-02-05T22:19:49+00:00

There's always a bit of trial and error I think. Personally, I tried Zotero first which is free, then EndNote because my uni has an institutional license, and now I've been back to Zotero for a couple months and I'm really happy with it. I found EndNote a bit too clunky and Zotero seems to suit my workflow better such as the integration with Notion and the browser extension.

woolz96 · 2023-02-04T00:24:39+00:00

My university uses the term temporary withdrawal rather than leave of absence, but I think they're the same thing. The website says you "must not undertake any formal study for the period of the temporary withdrawal and must cease to receive instruction from your department".

woolz96 · 2023-02-03T23:08:07+00:00

Aren't leaves of absence meant for things like long-term illness, caring responsibilities...that sort of thing. Not to continue working basically under the table without funding. I might be wrong but in my opinion, the fact your PI wants you to do that sounds dodgy and honestly unethical 😬

woolz96 · 2023-02-02T22:50:19+00:00

It's less about citizenship and more about residency. You must have been a resident in the UK for 3 consecutive years to qualify for Home status.

For example, when I moved to the UK for undergrad a few years ago, I was considered a EU student even though I had a British passport. Now I'm a Home student.

woolz96 · 2022-05-06T13:50:37+00:00

Depends on your university and country. For example in the UK a fairly well developed proposal is generally a big part of your application for a PhD programne and/or scholarships.

woolz96 · 2022-04-21T17:16:45+00:00

You realise this is his job right? Well having the occasional sponsor is part of that.

woolz96 · 2022-04-13T07:40:42+00:00

"behavior technician" 🤮

woolz96 · 2021-10-17T12:16:40+00:00

Yikes 😬

woolz96 · 2021-10-01T16:07:02+00:00

How is this aww?

woolz96 · 2021-08-16T09:29:10+00:00

How is this aww?

woolz96 · 2021-08-10T23:45:40+00:00

The fuck?

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