ADHD And Navigating Healthcare Systems

ADHD and Navigating Healthcare Systems

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: navigating the US healthcare system is a Kafkaesque executive dysfunction nightmare: -2019 GYN appointment: given a referral for an ultrasound and mammogram. This was before I was taking medication for my ADHD, and I didn’t even know who to call to make an appointment, so my referral paper sat on my table until the referral literally expired. *insert feelings of shame*

-Put off scheduling my 2020 annual GYN appointment for months, because of the pandemic.

-Executive functioning struggles have prevented me from scheduling my appointment until recently, because my medication dosage needed to be increased, and I’ve been really busy.

-Given a referral for that same ultrasound, but at least I was provided additional information about who to call this time.

-Call to schedule radiology appointment as soon as I got home from appointment (higher medication dosage helps immensely with executive functioning).

-Sat on hold for 20 minutes.

-Receptionist, whose phone is crackling and I can only hear every other word she’s saying, tells me, verbatim, “your mammogram referral can’t be written this way. It has to be written differently.”

-Me: “What do you mean differently? How should it be written differently?”

-Receptionist: “It can’t be written this way. Your doctor will know how to write it.”

?????

-Call GYN back and tell them this, with what little information I have, and they tell me that they will have the doctor change it.

-And now…what? I wait? I don’t know how long until they will change it in the system so that I can call the radiologist back. My brain operates like: “now or never, and needs obvious but novel/unexpected visual cues to remember,” so there is a very short window of opportunity here to actually do this.

And people wonder why folks with ADHD struggle to take care of their health. It’s such a nightmare, every time, and any failure to navigate the system makes you feel incompetent and ashamed.

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I’m going to have to try this recipe!

DIY Mandarin Orange And Cheese Cake Slices
DIY Mandarin Orange And Cheese Cake Slices
DIY Mandarin Orange And Cheese Cake Slices

DIY Mandarin Orange and Cheese Cake Slices

What do you do with leftover mandarin oranges after the Chinese New Year? Put them to good use in a nice dessert cake such as this very delicious mandarin orange and cheese cake slices. 

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4 years ago

When one BFF is an introvert and the other is an extrovert

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4 years ago
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For
@danidonovan Has Signed Her Name At The Bottom Right Of Her Artwork. Please Give Her Blog A Follow For

@danidonovan has signed her name at the bottom right of her artwork. Please give her blog a follow for more information on ADHD. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I also pull a lot of my information from additudemag.com. Thankfully, we’re learning more about ADHD every day!

Also, remember, that people without this diagnosis can experience these symptoms, as well. ADHD is more chronic and a daily struggle.

Happy ADHD awareness month all 🤗

Cute little belly!

This Is What The Eggs Look Like To Me When They Wear Armour And Their Little Tummy’s Are Poking Out

This is what the eggs look like to me when they wear armour and their little tummy’s are poking out like this is literally them

3 years ago

Absolutely stunning!!!

“I Know Just The Book You’re Looking For. Here— Don’t Mind The Moss, It’s Part Of The Magic.

“I know just the book you’re looking for. Here— don’t mind the moss, it’s part of the magic. But remember, you must return it by the due date, or the butterflies will find you.”

4 years ago

However, Hawks always reminded me the popular “Red Tail Hawk.” Yes I know this is a fan favorite, probably because the name “Red Tail Hawk” has the word “red” in it. However, the bird has very little (if any) red on its feathers. To be honest, I’m not sure why I personally associate Keigo with Red Tail Hawks. Maybe it’s because I see them all the time (The species is very popular here in North America.) They are truely magnificent animals and have to be one of my favorites...

However, Hawks Always Reminded Me The Popular “Red Tail Hawk.” Yes I Know This Is A Fan Favorite,
However, Hawks Always Reminded Me The Popular “Red Tail Hawk.” Yes I Know This Is A Fan Favorite,

However if you want another bird species that is actually red in color that could have inspired Keigo’s character, then might I recommend the “Red Lorikeet” aka “Red Lori.” I actually have seen these birds twice in person from a traveling Lorikeet exhibit. Pictures do not give justice to how beautiful and vibrantly colored the birds are in real life. They are also extremely intelligent. Lorikeets are sometimes even kept as pets.

However, Hawks Always Reminded Me The Popular “Red Tail Hawk.” Yes I Know This Is A Fan Favorite,

Everyone says red tailed hawks are what Hawks is but they got no black face markings, they are brown, and have no fluffy head doohikies. They also say he must be a raptor because he eats meat, but he is also human. And we eat meat.

Consider

Black eye marks

Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,
Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,

Red wingies

Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,
Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,

Lil upraised hair doohikies

Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,
Everyone Says Red Tailed Hawks Are What Hawks Is But They Got No Black Face Markings, They Are Brown,

Im not here to start discourse in the birb fandom im just sayin---- consider

3 years ago

It reminds a bit of starry night!

The Splendor Of The Night.by DreamyNaria

The splendor of the night.by DreamyNaria

4 years ago

Tamaki is the sweetest cinnamon roll ever!

Tamaki Amajiki x Reader

Warnings: angst

Tamaki Amajiki X Reader

I‘m here

It was happening again.

He saw you.

You were in that building saving the last person in there.

You got the kid out of there.

Then the building collapsed.

He was just able to watch.

He wanted to help you, scream at you to get out of there.

Heck, he even considered telling you to let the kid stay in there just so that you would be safe.

But he wasn’t able to do anything.

The scenery switched, you were in a hospital bed.

Badly wounded. Hurt. And not conscious.

Your heart rate was slowing down, your breathing getting more shallow.

Then it stopped.

A doctor and a few nurses were trying to save you, bring you back to him, but they weren’t able to.

You were dying and no one was able to help.

Normally he would wake up now, sitting up straight, only to have an anxiety attack and not realising that you’re next to him, peacefully sleeping.

But not this time.

This time he felt someone slightly shaking him.

When he opened his eyes he saw that you were the one shaking him, probably to wake him up.

”Tama are you okay? You are crying...“

He touched his cheek and felt that he indeed, was crying.

”were you having a nightmare again?“

You knew him too well.

He thought he wasn’t that obvious.

He didn’t tell you about his nightmare. Him seeing you die every night now.

But you were not stupid.

Of course you noticed how panicked he looked in his sleep. How relieved he looked when he saw you wake up. How he would hug you tighter and longer in the morning.

How scared he was when you guys were called to a rescue mission.

”you don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to. Just know that I’m here and am listening if you feel ready.“

You hugged him.

This small action made him realise how lucky he is to have you by his side.

He started crying. Body shaking and breathing broken.

”sshhhh... it’s okay, I’m here... let it all out...“

He felt you patting his head, playing with his hair and whispering sweet nothing in his ear.

He held you tight. Not wanting to let you go, still not having really realised that you’re fine and it was, once again, just a dream.

”y-you were-” his voice broke. He wanted to tell you what was happening in his dream but his crying got in the way.

”it’s okay... take your time...“

”you- you were-” his crying got worse.

He really wanted to tell you, he wanted to let you know what was waking him up at night and scaring him so much that he was crying like that.

You took his face in your hands and looked him in the eyes. They were red and puffy, tears still streaming down his cheeks with no end.

”it’s okay. Don‘t force yourself.“

He nodded slightly and pulled you close again.

He buried his head in the crook of your neck, tickling you slightly with his soft hair.

You pulled away again, holding his face like before but kissing him this time.

The kiss was a bit salty because of his tears, but you couldn’t care less at the moment.

The kiss actually calmed Tamaki down a bit so he tried to tell you again about his dream.

”Y-you were dying... you tried to save a child but then the building collapsed... the doctors couldn’t save you... you- you died in front of me... I-I wasn’t able to help you...“

His crying got worse again, breaking off his words and keeping him from seeing your smile.

”It’s okay...“

”No it’s not! You died and i was useless! I was just standing there! I saw the building collapse!“

He didn’t want to yell at you, but he couldn’t understand why you weren’t mad at him for letting you die.

You on the other hand couldn’t understand why he was blaming himself for that.

You flinched slightly at his loud voice, pulling him in for another hug.

”it’s not your fault Tama. I know it hurts but you can’t save everyone... please don’t blame yourself...“

”I-I just don’t want you to leave me...“

”i won’t. It was just a dream remember? I’m here. I’m save and if anything would happen to me you would save me.“

”B-but what if I can’t... what if that dream becomes reality...“

”then I will fight for my life. I won’t leave you Tamaki“

You pulled away from him again just to kiss him. His breathing was almost normal again and his crying had stopped, the tears left on his cheeks slowly drying before you wiped them off with your thumbs.

”It’s okay... see? I’m right here. You don’t have to worry.“

You pulled him into a hug again and laid down with him.

With you holding him he finally had a night without this dream again.

4 years ago
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line
A Comic About An Uncomfortable Common Thread In My Familial Line

A comic about an uncomfortable common thread in my familial line

4 years ago
Late With Posting But Happy Birthday Todoroki Shouto!!!

late with posting but happy birthday todoroki shouto!!!

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