I mean, that’s really shit. I got the GP screening October '22, referral hit the mental health team November '22, I called February '23 to see where I was on the list and how long I could expect to wait. Was told I was around 750 in line, and to expect a wait of 7.5-8 years. I called November '23, I was around 735 and definitely 8 years at least, but there’s a streamline coming for the past 6 years that could make it a few months wait tops. Called November '24…730. I was only remembering to call after the first time because they’d send a letter around when they enrolled me to the wait list every year and ask if my brain had got better on it’s own, or I had managed to afford private treatment and if they could take me off the list.
Wow. So after my initial discussion with my physician, I was told it could be a few months. I have a sister that in the past year or two also got a referral and is now getting care for ADHD. If someone told me I’d be on a list for even a year before a screening, I’d write it off as just something that’s not going to happen. I can’t imagine a doctor telling me something would take 7+ years, and then having that more or less validated. My dude, you’ve got my sympathy, and I hope things are functioning ok for you and you get the help your looking for. I shouldn’t take my situation for granted and just get it done.
The healthcare system here has been savagely underfunded for decades, mental health more so. I’ve been chasing up non-profit places to try and get coaching or something, and exploring options for affordable private health insurance. My life hasn’t imploded yet, but it’s sure trying. I am currently able to hold down a full time job, I’m not homeless, and my marriage hasn’t dissolved…for now.
I wasn’t trying to say, like: oh you think you have it bad? Well buddy let me clue you in!
The fact your doctor knew you were probably suffering from something that would prevent you from easily following up, then chiding you for waiting so long to ask about it…is just ridiculous. I hope we both get the help we need soon,
I mean, that’s really shit. I got the GP screening October '22, referral hit the mental health team November '22, I called February '23 to see where I was on the list and how long I could expect to wait. Was told I was around 750 in line, and to expect a wait of 7.5-8 years. I called November '23, I was around 735 and definitely 8 years at least, but there’s a streamline coming for the past 6 years that could make it a few months wait tops. Called November '24…730. I was only remembering to call after the first time because they’d send a letter around when they enrolled me to the wait list every year and ask if my brain had got better on it’s own, or I had managed to afford private treatment and if they could take me off the list.
Wow. So after my initial discussion with my physician, I was told it could be a few months. I have a sister that in the past year or two also got a referral and is now getting care for ADHD. If someone told me I’d be on a list for even a year before a screening, I’d write it off as just something that’s not going to happen. I can’t imagine a doctor telling me something would take 7+ years, and then having that more or less validated. My dude, you’ve got my sympathy, and I hope things are functioning ok for you and you get the help your looking for. I shouldn’t take my situation for granted and just get it done.
The healthcare system here has been savagely underfunded for decades, mental health more so. I’ve been chasing up non-profit places to try and get coaching or something, and exploring options for affordable private health insurance. My life hasn’t imploded yet, but it’s sure trying. I am currently able to hold down a full time job, I’m not homeless, and my marriage hasn’t dissolved…for now.
I wasn’t trying to say, like: oh you think you have it bad? Well buddy let me clue you in!
The fact your doctor knew you were probably suffering from something that would prevent you from easily following up, then chiding you for waiting so long to ask about it…is just ridiculous. I hope we both get the help we need soon,