https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p You can try adding posts en-us 2022-03-16 07:01:30 UTC 2025-11-19 18:43:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099946209 Difficulty getting to work. Not sure how to deal with ADHD choice paralysis. Like trying to get things to work]]> 2022-03-17 12:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099946209 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099946837 2022-03-17 12:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099946837 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947107 2022-03-17 12:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947107 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947368 2022-03-17 12:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947368 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947911 2022-03-17 12:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099947911 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099948957 When you're done with this small goal, the you get a small treat like getting a walk, to motivate yourself to get it done]]> 2022-03-17 12:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099948957 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099951556 - overwhelm
- depression]]> 2022-03-17 12:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099951556 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099952759 - family member
- videos online
- ADHD alien]]> 2022-03-17 12:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099952759 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099953121 2022-03-17 12:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099953121 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099953751 2022-03-17 12:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099953751 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099955768 2022-03-17 12:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099955768 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099958362 Something to test out with your psychiatrist, start out with the lowest dose, and then check with your psychiatrist, and then slowly increase the dosage.
Be honest with yourself and the psych. 
The are 4, 8 and 12h ones.]]> 2022-03-17 12:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099958362 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099959411 - polyclinic - referral to a hospital for diagnosis - explain why you think you have ADHD. Prepare ahead of time so you are able to list your symptoms and give examples of how you experience this (DSM-5 criteria as a guide)
- polyclinic doctor referred to Alexandra Hospital (2-3 months). Relatively quick. Some people wait longer
- at Alexandra Hospital - more in depth questions - doctor will go through treatment option

]]> 2022-03-17 12:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099959411 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099961833 - already in hospital system for depression and anxiety - internally referred
- referred to psychologist - thought cannot have ADHD because of good grades
- had to go to private clinic - went to ADDitude website and did ADHD screener test, brought report card, lots of examples in her notes, showed doctor How to ADHD videos
- long interview - doctor concluded inattentivity]]> 2022-03-17 12:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099961833 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099962237 Take them in some class and not in others. 
- Like in lesson prep
- see it as a little helper. 
- Take it when we need it, but in summer break or winter break does not. 
- if its a particularly hard day and need focus
- will know yourself after a while and know when certain tasks are too much for you]]> 2022-03-17 12:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099962237 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099963778 - some people were turned away by doctor because they had good grades
- even if worried about what doctor may say, just give it a try - still worth it - a lot more options
- OK to get a second opinion]]> 2022-03-17 12:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099963778 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099965450 - There is the during and the after
- Side effects during medication - loss of appetite, nauseous. If it is ritalin, can time it between meals as it lasts for 4h. Could give you headaches.

The after:
- can give the crash, especially for Ritalin. 

*It is different for everyone. Can for instance be tired or exhausted.]]> 2022-03-17 12:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099965450 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099968189 - Have to ask your parents to answer questions about your past. But this can be challenging, as parents can be a source of stress in one's life as well.
- ]]> 2022-03-17 12:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099968189 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099968839 - for some people, if they did not fit the typical stereotype of ADHD, there was a worry that they would be turned away
- so private clinic was most direct route - faster]]> 2022-03-17 12:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099968839 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099969011 Going to NUS CHPC — set an appointment, they have an intake session, and will design specific questions. 

The cost of assessment — $300, and then $45 for an hour of the intake session. So less than $500. Run by interns that are taking a masters in psych.

Other places are James Cook University and NIE]]> 2022-03-17 12:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099969011 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099970546 - symptoms in girls are different from boys
- anxiety
- covid makes things worse
- looking for ways to manage ]]> 2022-03-17 12:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099970546 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099971860 Getting referral to IMH. Told that had to bring a parent along even though was more than 21. But was not reluctant to get involved. But instead brought a friend along.

The process time: 2-3 months. (though online they say that there is a full assessment lasting more than a hour). But one experience was that it was just half an hour. The doctor mentioned that if the medication works it is likely ADHD.

Doctor seemed quite chill about whether it seemed like it worked ]]> 2022-03-17 12:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099971860 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099981478 - severe ADHD symptoms - medication helps to get started in the day
- ADHD runs in families - if a child has it, a parent may have it too - recognize the traits
- polyclinic to hospital route may be a little traumatic for some people
- private route was faster (but more costly)
- for those who are able to cope/perform in school or work, there are different challenges to getting an ADHD diagnosis
- last minute work / working under pressure - built up over time - there is a high price to pay - accumulated stress over the years - affected health - blood pressure, heart (adrenalin dependent) - natural stimulant - adrenalin in high levels in your body will damage your body
- 6 months post diagnosis - still fine tuning dosage levels, different types of meds 
- learning a lot through this process about the type of ADHD you have - sometimes 100% level, sometimes bring it down much lower.
- depends on context, adjusting dosage helps with different aspects of work life 
- trying to see how to deal with long work days for long and slow release medication - needs a lot of patience and understanding of what works for you]]> 2022-03-17 12:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099981478 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099983922 Above 18
Approached the university's counselling centre to say that its affecting sleep and studies, is there someone you can speak to. Thereafter he might suggest that you might have ADHD. 

CHPC only gives out assessment reports and take it from there. If your school offers counselling services you can go from there. 

CHAT can also direct you to make referrals to local hospitals]]> 2022-03-17 12:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099983922 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099986208 Go to centre at the top floor, go to psychaitrist and could refer you to a hospital for further treatment or counselling. 
Also could take note on whether you are interested in paying. So referred to a place where didn't need to pay for counselling]]> 2022-03-17 12:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099986208 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099987395 - still trying to figure out what works 
- not everything that people share about will work in your particular situation eg timers, alarms, etc. 
- body doubling works for her - get friends to help with studying or homework - bribe if need to !!
- video calls at night - even if virtually - it helps!! knowing that someone is there, being accountable - two way thing
- combined medication plus body doubling
- hear from other people who have ADHD - "How to ADHD" by Jessica McCabe on YouTube is a great resource!!
- ]]> 2022-03-17 12:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099987395 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099988763 Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a support network

 studystream helps a lot as a Discord server for body doubling. Have may todolists, such as Notion, or arranging things according to what to do in a day even down to the hour, or being kind to yourself. ]]> 2022-03-17 12:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099988763 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099989750 there are a lot of mental health issues that are co-existing with ADHD
- keep finding out more and keep fighting to get a diagnosis
- youtube resources
- free ADHD workbooks online

]]> 2022-03-17 12:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099989750 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099992503 - learn strategies
- get therapy to address issues
- medication is not the ONLY way to address ADHD (but certainly evidence based to be effective for about 70%)
- pills dont teach skills

]]> 2022-03-17 12:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099992503 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099996791 Get a series of tests that you can choose to administer.

Psychiatrist is to sit down to chat and ask where you're at.]]> 2022-03-17 13:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2099996791 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100001033 - sometimes we mask the symptoms - so may not be evident in ALL facets of life
- medication does not need to be long term - there is something called a medication trial - to test how you react to the medication, if you are diagnosed with ADHD
- it is important to find out what your strengths are
- what makes you "weird" to others, may be your strengths and what makes you unique :) 
- medication helps with certain types of tasks but not with others
- you have to know what you want to get done - medication / coaching, etc. ]]> 2022-03-17 13:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100001033 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100002609 Trying to shift the mindset to if I don't I don't, then it is just something I should work towards]]> 2022-03-17 13:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100002609 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100003710 Did fantastic at a clicker test and did well in primary school, and said that did not have ADHD.]]> 2022-03-17 13:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100003710 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100004248 2022-03-17 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100004248 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100010322 - should people go to a doctor who is familiar with ADHD but very far away from home location, or is it better to just see someone close by but not as familiar with ADHD?
- it also depends on how much you trust that psychiatrist
- different mental health professionals have different approaches to ADHD
- private clinics tend to be more accepting of atypical presentations vs government hospitals
- usually a monthly appt
- TELE-therapy may be an option for some people where there is no qualified mental health professional in one's geographical area, e.g therapists, psychologists in malaysia, singapore, USA, australia, are also doing this via zoom, etc]]> 2022-03-17 13:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100010322 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100012170 - Can still seek a diagnosis to find out methods to deal with it
https://www.unlockingadhd.com/mild-symptoms-need-assessment/

]]> 2022-03-17 13:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100012170 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100019463 Waited until getting the report. Just dropped it. Family is always harder to break it to, friends was just easier. 

Family took it with uncertainty, had some fears with medication. Thought that mom might be a little cold, but later realised that she was just sad that didn't realise sooner

Easing them into it, just two sentences even, over a few days. Small things like offering to help collect the medication. And now talk about simple things like getting accomodations in school. 

With friends just told them. Difficulty keeping in mind conversation threads, and just being understanding on punctuality, or call on have you done your work for a day.]]> 2022-03-17 13:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100019463 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100026812 Wouldnt say that medication aren't a must
But therapy is about getting tools to cope, medication is just one of them. They're subsidised, so they are also an option. A diagnosis helps, especially if you get a report.

Accomodations in school — a separate time to do your exams, or extra time in exams. ]]> 2022-03-17 13:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100026812 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100030932 - coping mechanisms failed
- went to see psychiatrist and got diagnosed
- tried medication
- there are things we can do to help the psychiatrist to make a more informed diagnosis
- we need to be familiar with the symptoms of ADHD - eg cannot sit still to watch tv, YouTube - cannot sustain attention even if interested in these things, hyperactive physically
- note behaviours, keywords
- if non specific, it is hard to get a clear diagnosis
- eg if you say you are anxious - reflect on what caused it - eg change in behaviour/habits - eg drinking coffee as a form of self medication when work stress become too much
- have an event/timeline 
- most doctors have an idea about ADHD but in public healthcare, there is a more conservative approach, e.g. you need to be familiar with your primary school history (because one of the symptoms in Adult ADHD is that the symptoms have to be seen BEFORE age 12)
- everyone is different]]> 2022-03-17 13:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100030932 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100033587 A lot of it stems from understanding or lack thereof. It is not our responsibility to educate anyone. 

But if there are people in your life willing to listen more and learn more about it, then you may share.

Or communicating what you need, like needing to check out for meetings

A lot of it is how you present yourself ]]> 2022-03-17 13:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100033587 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100039849 - we also have to play our part in being informed and gathering facts / supporting information to show evidence of the symptoms in our lives
- preparation is important - mental preparation plus specific examples from childhood to show these symptoms
- doctor only seeing us for a few minutes and will base judgement on this limited time
- so we have a responsibility to SELF-ADVOCATE
- we may think some details are not that important, or too small a detail but it is critical to bring these symptoms up and how they affect your daily functioning
- be very precise - the mental health professionals do want to help people - they want to get as much details from us
- they do not want to misdiagnose ]]> 2022-03-17 13:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100039849 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100039968 Ask the Prof after class for a chat on what ADHD works for you. For instance, if you need to go out of class for a bit. 

And if you need extra time for assessments. 

Examinations — extra room, extra time, do have note takers (though up to you to choose)]]> 2022-03-17 13:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100039968 https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100041892 - self advocacy is so important
- take the time to read up and learn all you can about ADHD
- this would be very helpful to get clarity on your symptoms and get a diagnosis

]]> 2022-03-17 13:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/unlockingadhdasia/vfygn4ghwvdssw4p/wish/2100041892