I’m in kind of a weird situation. I’m past my 40’s, and a close younger relative of mine got diagnosed with ADHD and I was talking with their psych and she said “uh it’s pretty clear you have this too., and you’ve been masking.”
So I was already seeing a psychiatrist, for anxiety, paying out of pocket because I didn’t want people in my profession or the health insurance company to know.
I told my own psych about the ADHD idea and she started prescribing stimulant meds to see if it helps.
It’s been amazing. My anxiety has practically melted away and just everything has gotten better for me.
Should I get diagnosed officially now?
On one hand I like the privacy.
On the other hand, my current psychiatrist might retire soon, and also if I have to change jobs, I think I’m required to list any pre-existing conditions.
I’d really like to hear other people’s experiences either way.
Yeah I’m in the US, and am hoping the ACA won’t get gutted too but this administration has done so many self-destructive things…
Thanks for your perspective. It sucks that the info is likely going to end up in the hands of the insurance industry, no matter what I do. I just do not trust them at all.
My doctor keeps paper records but I hear the younger generation is all EHR.
Also since these drugs are all controlled substances, at least in my state, they all get reported to SureScripts who will give the info to any health provider who asks. Technically insurance companies can’t get it but given how leaky you describe this business, I assume it’s just a matter of time.
So maybe no point in trying to keep this private? That would be sort of a relief honestly.