Medication for ADHD
Medication for ADHD
Diagnosis & Support
Diagnosis & Support
If you are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you may wish to try medication. Medication isn’t for everyone and is entirely optional. If you complete an assessment with us and are diagnosed with ADHD and would like to try medication, we can refer you to our partner prescribing service. There is a discounted initial assessment fee of £295 which allows the prescriber to complete the necessary health checks. This is completed online and the prescriber can then decide what type of medication would be suitable for you. Once you are prescribed mediation, you can receive a repeat prescription delivered to your door on a monthly basis.
Here is some initial information about ADHD mediation.
First of all, ADHD medication is optional; some people try it, others don’t. The most common type of ADHD medication are stimulants which include brand names such as Concerta and Ritalin. Stimulants work by affecting the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in your brain. Research indicates that stimulant ADHD medication is probably the most effective type of psychiatric medication in existence, with some studies indicating that up to 80% of people report a reduction in symptoms.
Stimulant ADHD medication works differently to the most common form of psychiatric medication (anti-depressants or SSRI’s). Whereas anti-depressants are taken over a period of time and have a gradual impact, ADHD stimulant medication is taken on the day you want the effect. It is usually taken in the morning, and it begins to work within 30 minutes. Depending on the dose, the effect lasts for around 10-12 hours before wearing off. This means you don’t have to take it every day, and it does not matter if you want to miss a day, or a even week. Some people choose to take medication every day, whilst others choose to take it on days when they know they need to focus.
Stimulant medication primarily impacts the inattentive symptoms associated with ADHD. Many people with ADHD say that their brain feels like a ‘spaghetti junction’ of racing and competing thoughts. This can be exhausting and makes it difficult to remain focussed on one thing. People who take stimulant medication report that it helps unravel the spaghetti junction and they can focus on one thing at a time. For this reason, taking medication can really help people in school and work situations. Some people report that taking the medication for the first time is like a ‘light bulb’ moment because within 30 minutes their brain feels like it has slowed down and they begin noticing the world around them in a different way. This can have secondary benefits of helping the person feel calmer, more organised and less hyperactive or impulsive.
However, medication is not a ‘cure’. It helps manage some ADHD symptoms, but it does not solve everything. Therefore, self-management, coaching and therapy is still helpful to holistically manage ADHD. Stimulant medication can also have some side effects, such as impacts on appetite, sleep and mood; therefore, it is not for everyone. For this reason, it is really important that you are medicated through an experienced prescriber who will consider the various options for you, and take you through a titration (testing) period. That is why we have carefully chosen our partner prescribing service.
We have an established referral relationship with a private mental health clinic called Malvern Hills Private Practice (MHPP). They offer a remote ADHD Medication Service for clients aged 11 years and above. Please complete their online self-referral form: https://www.malvernhillsprivatepractice.co.uk/adhd-medication-self-refer and tick Yes to your assessment being undertaken by a Psychologist on the Partnership Pathway.
For further information on their ADHD Medication service, processes, and fees, please see https://www.malvernhillsprivatepractice.co.uk/adhd-medication/
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