This week, Adam and Donna get brutally honest about the ADHD diagnosis journey: why does it feel like the entire process is designed to trip up the very people it’s supposed to help?
From the endless waiting lists and the sea of paperwork to the sheer unknowns (and let’s be real, the frustration), we’re sharing what it’s really like trying to get an ADHD diagnosis in the UK.
Adam talks through his experience with the Right to Choose pathway (find out more here: https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/), why it’s a game-changer compared to the “usual” NHS route, and why it’s still far from perfect.
Donna shares her perspective as a neurotypical partner—spoiler: the waiting and the constant not-knowing is hard for everyone.
We get into:
Why filling in endless forms feels like a cruel joke for people with ADHD
Was it just our experience, or is it this bad for everyone?
The actual diagnosis appointment: detailed, supportive, but… weirdly short?
Could you just say whatever you want? Should you?
The “treatment” options: medication or a super expensive app (seriously?!)
Doctors who seem as confused as we are, and what the heck a shared care agreement is
The never-ending wait for titration… is it all just one big anticlimax?
If you’re thinking about getting diagnosed, in the middle of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you. We definitely recommend Right to Choose—but buckle up for the waiting game.
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