@kiki the assessment part and waiting for the report can be the worst bit, but if it leads you both to a place where recovery / stabilisation becomes possible, it is SO worth it.
Mr T too finds the side effects of the medications challenging, particularly the weight gain but he has started walking every day and we bought a rowing machine which he loves! He also reacts SO severely to alcohol, one or two drinks and he is in a funky mood for 2 days... like grumpy/tired/angry all at once... i call it stormclouding haha! but it means he has had to give up alcohol all together which can be challenging in your 20's. As a show of support i have given up drinking too so he is never the only sober person at a funtion and it is rare either of us actually even consider a drink.
I am so glad Mr K is showing signs of improvement.i know i personally spend SO much time thinking and worrying about Mr T when he isnt himself it really impacts my life and my ability to cope with everyday things such as my work... and it is so tiring... so when you finally see that little glimmer of hope, its like relief washing over you.
Adult ADHD can be so difficult to diagnose. Our new Psychiatrist wasnt to assess Mr T again for ADHD (he was medicated unsuccessfully as a child) but Mr T has confirmed he is not open to the medication options for that as he had such a bad experience so we are probably not going to bother. Plus he seems to manage it himself fairly well without it impacting him negatively (unlike his bipolar which needs management with meds).
My fingers are crossed for your diagnosis journey!
xx
Tigz
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