I’m not sure if I can post this here, but I was curious if anyone was interested in creating a group to hold each other company and accountable. I have until December 2026 to take the TEAs, and I plan to maybe take it around September-October, so there’s plenty of time to study. I have a lot of resources that I would be happy to share! I’m F22 from the West Coast!
My insurance policy recently changed, and I am no longer able to see my previous PCP. She was an amazing and gentle woman who actually listened, was helpful, and caring. However, because of the change, I’m forced to see someone else. I urgently needed to refill my Adderall, so I booked an appointment with the earliest available provider and was assigned an older male doctor. I went in with my diagnostic paperwork (a 15-page assessment from an accredited psychiatrist; my previous provider actually made a joke saying that most psychiatrists only provide 2-3 pages and she was surprised and delighted by my psychiatrist) and after the initial consultation, I gave him the paperwork and left. A few days went by, and I didn’t hear anything from the pharmacy or the doctor’s office, so I called them both. The pharmacy said nothing was in, and the doctor’s office said the paperwork was still being reviewed. A few more days went by, and I called again. They said he would not be prescribing the medication as the assessment determined I was on the high-performing end of the ADHD spectrum, and my psychiatrist said I had already adapted very well without medication, considering I was already in my 20s and doing well for the most part of my education (she still recommended medication along with lifestyle changes). I don’t know what to do, accept this or see another provider?
***Edit: Thank you all so much for your wonderful suggestions! You’re all incredibly kind and caring individuals! (: