ADHD treatment

Hey friends, I don’t really know how to start this and in fact this might tell you everything you need to know in terms of my adhd

long story short, I was diagnosed in 2001 with adhd (parents tried me on meds but decided to have me without because apparently I was like a zombie lol). Eventually my parents got me into dancing (cute story, as basically that’s how I got into dancing) to try and channel the energy I had. That basically gave me so much focus and fulfilled so many of my needs. After that, it was like problem solved!! (Until now).

It’s only really come to my attention over the last couple of years truly how much adhd (and potentially AUHD) affects me. It’s like I’ve had this whole moment where I’m like wow I’m actually so neurodivergent which is GREAT, but comes with its challenges.

The last two years I’ve grown a lot and my responsibility in life is increasing. With this, I have seen my challenges with adhd sky rocket. Your perspective shifts when you realise that wow actually there literally is a brain chemical imbalance and I’ve got to find my way of creating a life that allows me to live in a way that supports my capabilities and enhances them to live a life that I deserve.

The dark side of my life that nobody sees is the attention span issues, daily life issues in general self management and care (which worsens in depressive episodes), huge emotional range (which is great but also needs regulation), dopamine chasing (which leads to self destructive behaviours), impulsivity challenges. Emotional sensitivity….irritability….the list goes on.

For a lot of my life I have managed to mask my adhd but I’m wise enough to recognise its impact and understand that at this point…..support is needed.

I, of course don’t want this to affect my career and I find that being in show business helps me stay regulated and meets more of my needs than being out of it. (A lot of my symptoms are worse between jobs in those down moments and when having to organise a lot to start and finish contracts). Having said this, getting the right treatment and support comes with a timeline and a cost.

Despite NHS referrals, (lol they can’t give me meds now because they lost my diagnosis and paperwork from 2001, hence why I’m going through this now). I still haven’t been seen and started any treatment. I am working away at the moment dancing and I have upcoming job offers that I do not wish to be compromised because of these appointments and timelines.

I’m asking those who know me to offer any support possible. I’ve suffered a lot over the last year and a half and i feel like getting this treatment is going to massively help me navigate this stage of life and cope with its challenges.

This support will mean I can go private and get an appointment within 2 weeks to be diagnosed and even start treatment within a few weeks after that.

Doing this for little me and his dreams and potential. I have so much to give and so much yet to do and with your help I can do those things.

Your money will go towards initial assessment, titration appointment costs and medication prescriptions.

Thank you for your time, love always, Josh ❤️