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An assssment.
lovemimoon
Posts: 2,318 Boards Champion
05th November
I had a screening assessment related to possible ADHD, and the results were... Well, damn.
Turns out I have ADHD and dyspraxia. Fair enough.
That's not why I'm typing this though.
I'm typing this because of the assessor - we'll call him Greg.
As I was recounting my childhood memories, he looked severely concerned.
He asked questions like "Did no one notice this?" "How did you manage this for the last x years?" etc.
At first, I thought it was just him doing his job but looking at his eyes, I could see this grave concern and worry. I can't explain it but it was warm and comforting. Not once did he interrupt me, he just let me ramble on, let me recount my disjointed mess of a memory. When I stopped, he asked me more about it.
As time went by, it suddenly dawned on me how much I've been struggling as a kid - that's for another time.
I feel strangely happy? Relieved? To know that it wasn't one of those "checklist appointments" where they're just running through questions, and listing basic NHS symptoms. There was a lot of time and care into it.
I had a screening assessment related to possible ADHD, and the results were... Well, damn.
Turns out I have ADHD and dyspraxia. Fair enough.
That's not why I'm typing this though.
I'm typing this because of the assessor - we'll call him Greg.
As I was recounting my childhood memories, he looked severely concerned.
He asked questions like "Did no one notice this?" "How did you manage this for the last x years?" etc.
At first, I thought it was just him doing his job but looking at his eyes, I could see this grave concern and worry. I can't explain it but it was warm and comforting. Not once did he interrupt me, he just let me ramble on, let me recount my disjointed mess of a memory. When I stopped, he asked me more about it.
As time went by, it suddenly dawned on me how much I've been struggling as a kid - that's for another time.
I feel strangely happy? Relieved? To know that it wasn't one of those "checklist appointments" where they're just running through questions, and listing basic NHS symptoms. There was a lot of time and care into it.
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Comments
These assessments can be very anxiety provoking and distressing when recounting childhood experiences, so it’s really comforting to know you were being supported throughout.
I’m really sorry to hear that it brought up upsetting memories for you. If you ever feel safe or happy to talk about these, feel free to reach out whenever you need.
You’re honestly doing so great! These assessments can be so difficult emotionally and mentally. So persevering through is so incredible, and I’m pleased you had a positive experience with this overall!
Just wanted to echo what @Brookee said and say we're here if you want to reach out about any of the memories this brought up for you. Reach out to us anytime, we're here for you
(As above, if you ever do feel you'd like to speak about anything that was brought up, we are right here for you