Public healthcare queues for ADHD diagnosis range from 1 to 2 years. At the end of the process, many end up with a "You clearly have ADHD, but there are others that have way more issues than you, so therefore we can not provide you with a diagnosis nor medication". They prioritize diagnosing people who struggle enough with their economy or have children that they are unable to take care of.
I went the the private route, paying out of pocket to hopefully sidetrack the long queues. Sweden is very strict on diagnosis criteria and subscribes to the WHO standard. My result is "You very clearly have symptoms of ADHD, but you fail on the 'must have been present before 12 years of age' criteria". This is a ridiculous criteria when diagnosing ADHD in adults, with either parents who have passed on, or are in a mindset of "No, you were just lazy".
My only option is "beat it through willpower alone", which is hilarious when you have a massive dopamine deficiency with an executive function disorder.
Either that, or get medication off the black market, which is likely just sourced from some poor student who has to sell theirs off to make ends meet, due to Sweden's insane stance on drugs.
I’m lucky enough to never had too much difficulty with access to meds. In your situation, considering the hugely positive impact they have in my life, I’d consider it worth it to try another country’s healthcare system until I get them.
Public healthcare queues for ADHD diagnosis range from 1 to 2 years. At the end of the process, many end up with a "You clearly have ADHD, but there are others that have way more issues than you, so therefore we can not provide you with a diagnosis nor medication". They prioritize diagnosing people who struggle enough with their economy or have children that they are unable to take care of.
I went the the private route, paying out of pocket to hopefully sidetrack the long queues. Sweden is very strict on diagnosis criteria and subscribes to the WHO standard. My result is "You very clearly have symptoms of ADHD, but you fail on the 'must have been present before 12 years of age' criteria". This is a ridiculous criteria when diagnosing ADHD in adults, with either parents who have passed on, or are in a mindset of "No, you were just lazy".
My only option is "beat it through willpower alone", which is hilarious when you have a massive dopamine deficiency with an executive function disorder.
Either that, or get medication off the black market, which is likely just sourced from some poor student who has to sell theirs off to make ends meet, due to Sweden's insane stance on drugs.