• norimee@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    This post is literally about how hard it is to get a formal diagnosis. Nobody said they don’t want to do it.

    I’m trying for years now and can’t get anyone to test me. Treatment is only covered after I have an official diagnosis. And this is in a country with socialised healthcare.

    Not everyone is as fortunate as you and can get a proper diagnosis and treatment.
    Yeah I don’t need a doctor to tell me my arm is broken, but at least I can get a doctors appointment for that.

    • Caesium@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      yeah, the last time I tried to get a diagnosis it was a 6 month wait just to meet the doctor for it. And I had to make a phone call too which I avoid at all costs even if it’s detrimental because the anxiety gets to me so bad haha

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      2 years ago

      I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to imply otherwise. But I wanted to share that in my personal experience it has absolutely been worth the effort