My Story
I was diagnosed at the age of 42 with ADHD by my primary care provider.
I was still on medication that was prescribed when I was experiencing postpartum depression 5 years ago after having my twins (Zoloft).
I got put on Adderall/Ritalin.
But I never felt like I had a great team of doctors/counselors working with me until now.
Now, we have a couples counselor who is great, and I have a psychiatrist who has helped me beyond what I knew was possible.
The psychiatrist confirmed that yes. I do have ADHD with anxiety.
She had me take an at home swab/genetic test to make sure that the medication I was on worked with my body (that the chemicals worked well together).
Turns out that the medications I was on metabolized too quickly in my body, and therefore I'd need to up them a great deal, or switch to medications that work better.
We have since changed all my medications (currently on Pristiq, Wellbutrin, Intuniv)
Both our couples counselor and my psychiatrist are through Headway.
It has been nothing but easy the entire time I've worked with this company. They bill our insurance, we have no problems getting appointments right away, and everyone we've worked with is incredible.
We work with Connor for couples counseling, and he only works with members of the LGBTQ+ community. So it also feels incredibly safe for us.
We all deserve the best mental health care we can get.
If you've been looking, Headway is a great option if you're okay with online therapy services.
Another great resource if you want to learn more about ADHD is www.ADDitude.com
I am constantly learning more, and I can’t wait to share more with you as my journey continues.
***Side note: Looking back on videos I made when I first got diagnosed, I was so relieved and hopeful. Not to burst any bubbles….but this is a constant struggle. At least now I have the awareness and the tools to deal with the struggles better. Also, I’m not masking my struggles as much. So that can make it harder on those around me. Okay, that’s all for now. Sending love your way!