I’m paying for the low deductible insurance at my company (higher cost, supposed to be better benefits). I made an appointment for diagnostic assessment at the beginning of the year, their next available appointment was SEPTEMBER 30. They called me yesterday with the estimated cost to me after insurance (I mean nice that they do that but you’ll see why…) It’s going to cost me $800.

Yeah ok. Guess I’ll just remain self-diagnosed.

  • MadgePickles@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Thanks! I love a good wall of text from a genuine person. I go back and forth on whether a diagnosis is the right choice for me. I’m concerned about the ADHD diagnosis bc I do rely on my medication and worry that might be at risk without it. I’m really not concerned about if I do or don’t have the conditions - it’s clear and obvious to me now that I know about them both and I live my life as such, in the sense that I provide myself accommodations where I can. I’m not convinced it’s safe to be “out” at work, although I imagine a large percentage of my coworkers are likely spectrumed themselves being in engineering. I drop my little hints about “my brain prefers” this or that by way of explaining my quirks and especially now that I work remotely I am easily able to mask sufficiently for the corporate environment as just a quirky independent thinker.

    Learning about ADHD and autism is definitely one of my main special interests so I spend a huge amount of time thinking about this and will definitely bring notes. I like your suggestions about relating to others and mentioning all my friends are ND as well haha.

    I had not found Sam yet, so thanks for that suggestion. Ultimately I’m going to try being very choosey at finding providers bc being able to trust someone enough to be vulnerable is really freaking hard and if they don’t understand these Neuro types well enough they aren’t going to be able to help me anyway, even if they are well meaning. My last therapist was a really great lady who I liked a lot but she kept sending me worksheets meant for 9 year olds and had suggestions like using a planner so ┐⁠(⁠‘⁠～⁠`⁠;⁠)⁠┌

    I’ve found more help and perspective listening to lectures on YouTube and even freaking therapy Instagram than any of my real therapy experiences and I’m a huge proponent of therapy for all. It’s just hard to find someone in my small state.

    Anyway thanks for the comment! Have a great day