[lucie]

My husband got a diagnosis a year ago. His GP referred him to a psychologist, who did really extensive testing, several hours several days. It was exhausting for him, but have him very good idea what his processing strengths and weaknesses are and ruled out other issues. He ended up with diagnosis of ADHD, social anxiety, and mild depression. He then started therapy with the same psychologist. Eventually he got interested in meds, so he had to go back to GP, who referred him to a psychiatrist. After a consult there, he had a list of recommended meds and a recommendation to see a cardiologist Went back to GP for referral. Then to cardiology, and now has another appointment with GP to actually get the meds. Needless to say, this process is awful for anyone, and much more so for a person who already struggles with scheduling things and then attending the appointments. So of course he missed some scheduled appointments and that made the process even longer. This is in WA state, BTW. But if you had a stimulant prescription before, the GP should be able to prescribe them at first appointment. I think my DH went to the psychiatrist because he felt the GP was too quick to prescribe, without taking into account all co-morbid conditions like his anxiety or heart medical history.
Either way, a GP is a good place to start.

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