Today has been tough and I’m not sure that I’m in the best frame of mind to be writing. That said, it might help work a few things through for me.
Last month I was referred to a specialist by my GP to confirm what I strongly suspect is ADD. Today was my first appointment and I’m gutted. You see, ADD is a learning disability; it’s hard-wired into your brain. My appointment was with a mental health specialist who can’t and won’t diagnose and wasn’t sure where mental health ends and learning disabilities begin.
Naively, I had hoped that this wouldn’t happen. I expected to meet a professional who would know the symptoms and the correct course of action. Instead it seams I’m at the beginning of what I can imagine is about to turn into a bureaucratic web and I’m about to get caught up in the middle.
I’m expecting a call tomorrow to confirm the next stage in the process. I’m fully expecting them to confirm that it’s not a mental health issue and that they will refer me back to my GP – putting me firmly back at square one.
Perhaps I’m being too hasty and harsh but shouldn’t my GP have known? Anyway, I’ll find out tomorrow and we’ll see where this thing goes.
Peace.
