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his week I was thinking about the amount of conversations I have with people who really want to explore whether they might have ADHD but keep putting it off. What struck me was that the ADHD assessment itself wasn't the problem. They hadn't even got that far in their head. They were stuck at the very first instruction: book a GP appointment. That sounds like one task, but it isn't.

Understanding the process, the costs, the concerns and the support available along the way.

Many adults with ADHD are exploring natural supplements for sleep, energy, mood, or focus - either as an alternative to medication or to complement it. Whether you're looking for a more holistic approach or simply curious about how to support your brain, you're not alone in the number of adults, parents and partners impacted by ADHD asking:

Sometimes the answers to today's struggles can be found in experiences, coping strategies and family patterns that began many years ago.

If you are currently waiting for an ADHD assessment, you are certainly not alone. Recent NHS England data suggests that more than 700,000 people in England may be waiting for an ADHD assessment, with many adults waiting over a year and some considerably longer depending on where they live and the route they take to diagnosis. As an ADHD counsellor, I regularly speak to people at different stages of the diagnostic process and continue to be surprised by the huge variation