Research.

Overdiagnosis is not a problem, but misdiagnosis may be as people are driven into the private sector by long waits, and sadly, missed diagnoses remain common —Tamsin Ford

Experts are warning that far from being over-diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment.

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    20 hours ago

    Oh no, she’s got the bugs. If you’re on the wrong dose, or that particular stimulant doesn’t work well for you, it can start to feel like you’ve got bugs crawling under your skin.

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      Oh… Ew.

      She was never able to voice the issue just said it was scary so… Thank you.

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        I spent a number of years doing care for developmentally disabled adults, and saw it there. It’s a terrifying situation to be in, and I hope they can get it figured out for her!