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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/-Zoppo on 2024-09-30 23:31:32+00:00.
Wanting medication for executive dysfunction, which requires diagnosis, so I don't have to live my life with a significant perpetual hurdle in every single thing I do every day.
First GP fucked up every single referral by putting an incorrect address on the referral saying I was on the south island, thus all got rejected because they're not online assessments. Cost me a lot of time and money repeatedly going back and it was only by chance I even saw the address he put on the referrals.
Changed GPs and the first referral went through with correct address. But had to wait 3 months for an appointment.
Due to childhood trauma they said they won't diagnose. Instead they put "probable ADHD".
Due to symptom not experienced in >10 years refused access to stimulants which leaves only strattera, the least effective option, and no alternatives when it doesn't work. Didn't write a prescription, wants GP to do it, so its a further $65 appt + prescription fee.
If my old symptom actually bears risk then just like the huge list of side-effects on every medication, that should be up to me to assume the risk for after being informed, not them.
Now I need to start the entire process from scratch and an even longer waiting list for a psychiatrist who comes better recommended. And paying all over again.
I went private, not public. Its hard to appreciate NZ. I just want to get closer to the default setting every other privileged person is born with without having to make a shit ton of effort to remove the barrier that makes everything take a shit ton of effort.