u/homecinemad

Sharing as it seems like a really good deal.

My job is meant to be majority of the time in the office but I've always found that overwhelming - assuming I'm diagnosed, that's likely why. I wondered what accommodations you've sought and whether they were approved?

To be clear I'm only partway through the assessment phase, due to have my psychiatric diagnosis the end of next week and likely diagnosis for ADHD.

Ever since realising I tick all the boxes I've felt so emotional, lost, and hyper aware of my own personal blind spots and circular thinking and mental traps.

It's like a horror playing out in my mind and I feel helpless, and stupid for not seeing this all sooner (I'm 43).

I took 2 weeks off work and just took another 2 as it all seemed so daunting. What used to be extremely difficult now seems impossible. I really need help piecing myself back together.

I'm looking at possible ADHD counselors and watching endless YouTube videos about ADHD hacks and tips but it's all so overwhelming. Please help out if you can...

For the record I haven't been formally diagnosed yet - I got my psychological assessment recently and am awaiting my psychiatric assessment.

I took some time off when all signs were pointing to ADHD and everything felt too difficult. I really want to get back on the saddle while I wait for my psychiatric assessment.

But the thoughts of feeling so overwhelmed tomorrow have me feeling so worried. I wish I had an answer and if needs be meds.

Did anyone here take time off and if so how did you prep for rejoining the working world?

I just found out I've to wait another 3 weeks til my psychiatric assessment. This is to me, an awful long time to wait, I took time off work and hoped the second part (psychiatric) would happen soon enough. Now I don't know what to do about work and about my mental health.