ADHD in the over 60s

dkb123

I have just finished an assessment, over Zoom with a psychiatrist and am waiting for the results, I am nervous because I didn't even think that Adults could suffer from this condition until I watched a YouTube video, on ADHD and said to myself, That fits me  

WhatThe

I'm nervous about even completing the forms for mine so a massive well done to you!!! 

Hannah_Alumni

@dkb123 How did you find the assessment? I do hope you hear soon. Please don't be nervous. Although I know that is easier said than done. 

@WhatThe Please keep us updated with yours too! 

I hope the community can be a place of support for you both  

WhatThe

Hi Hannah,

It's Zoom I'm anxious about! I'm fine on the phone but will feel even more self-conscious than I would in person - I've never liked having my photo taken.

I believe ADHD assessments are outsourced but the service so far has been superb and far quicker than I'd expected! 

Hannah_Alumni

I'm sorry you feel anxious. Are you allowed to have someone with you for support? 

WhatThe

Not sure if that would help but it's possible yes thanks

dkb123

I still have not heard back yet except they wanted me to take a Bq test which is like a computer game, where you have to follow lights on the screen 
 When the doctor went to book the test, It would not let him because of my date of birth, apparently, the test does not work on the over 60s, so I had to be sent another questionnaire to fill out because there was no one left alive that knew me as a child 

It is a lot of fuss and bother and such an odd way of getting to a dianosis,
I do not suppose there are many people on this board which are as old so I do not really expect many to participate in the chat

Hannah_Alumni

I'm sorry that it's been such a rigmarole to get you the BQ test @dkb123 Please keep us updated when you hear back! 

dkb123

Still waiting, I came across a piece on MSN which said that the NHS was advising Doctors to delay issuing medications because they were running out of them, not sure if this is why I haven't heard, they don't seem to be in any hurry 
Doctors in England told not to start new patients on ADHD drugs due to shortage (msn.com)

Albus_Scope

Heya @dkb123 the waiting is the worst bit!  I don't think the lack of meds would be a reason for you not having a reply still, as they tend not to give out meds prescriptions straight away.  But I know they have a big backlog of assessments to go through.  So hopefully they wont keep you waiting much longer.  

dkb123

Still waiting, I came across a piece on MSN which said that the NHS was advising Doctors to delay issuing medications because they were running out of them, not sure if this is why I haven't heard, they don't seem to be in any hurry 
Doctors in England told not to start new patients on ADHD drugs due to shortage (msn.com)