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The ADHD Nurse

Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment service for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Ages 16+

Founded by Clinical Nurse Specialist Victoria George. Offering a very personalised, holistic and empathic service, just as it should be.

17/07/2025

👩‍⚕️The stigma attached to ADHD has massively shifted over the past few years...
Not in a good way sadly, despite there being more awareness and understanding of how ADHD can present in adults, females and those who didn't display typical ADHD traits in childhood.

👩‍⚕️The stigma used to be that a individual with ADHD presents as chaotic, hyperactive, behavioural problems, unable to complete education or hold down a job.......

👩‍⚕️Which research tells us this is not the case for everyone as there are so many other factors that influence a persons symptoms and that impairment caused by ADHD varies massively from person to person and can fluctuate throughout a persons life.

🧐The stigma has now shifted to an assumption that 'everyone is seeking a diagnosis of ADHD', looking for an excuse for their behaviours, or find the diagnosis 'trendy'. Many completely dismissing ADHD as a 'made up' diagnosis, despite the extensive research that has evidenced the presence of ADHD dating as far back to 1775 😮

😞This is lead to ADHD not being taken seriously and completely invalidating the challenges people with ADHD are faced with, including health inequalities, higher risk of mortality and vulnerability to mental health problems.

💜I meet people on a regular basis that share their stories, their life long challenges, the confusion & distress its caused not having any answers, feeling completely inadequate and feeling like that don't fit in this world. Believe me ADHD is very real & can be so detrimental to a persons life.

08/07/2025

"You're just jumping on a bandwagon"😤

🧐Everyone can be disorganised from time to time.
🧐Everyone will lose their car keys or forget an appointment from time to time
🧐Everyone will get distracted from time to time

It's the impact that these things have on someone's life that tip it over the threshold.

When someone has executive functioning difficulties, the impact on their life can be significant.

You could have every symptom associated with ADHD, but if it doesn't cause impairment within your life, in at least two different areas, it's very unlikely you have ADHD....

📞If you are unsure and need to chat it through with an expert- book in today for a free consultation......link to book in insta Bio 👆

12/06/2025

😞It's sad to think that their are people out there that hold back in seeking an assessment, due to the fear of being told ADHD isn't the route cause to their struggles.

"What if it's just all in my head?"
(well in kind of is 'all your head' as ADHD affects brain development & cognitive processes)

🧐This isn't the case for any other disorder/condition in healthcare or psychiatry (not to the same extent anyway)- this is very much driven by the stigma attached to ADHD, the misconceptions and fear of not being heard and being misunderstood.

🧑‍⚕️You wouldn't put off going to the doctors when you are experiencing physical symptoms that are causing pain, discomfort and impacting your functioning. You may already have an idea of what is causing your symptoms & have no hesitation with sharing your thoughts with the GP and requesting a referral to a specialist.

🤯But when someone is considering an ADHD assessment, they tie themselves in knots over it before actually seeking the support they need. Some of my clients had been considering seeking an assessment for a few years before they actually reached out....

The only thing they regretted was not seeking an assessment sooner 🫶

🧐Would love to hear other peoples experiences of seeking an ADHD assessment; 👇

What were the challenges?
Did you doubt yourself because of the stigma attached to ADHD?

02/06/2025

I totally get it…..making a decision to go private for an ADHD assessment, or any form of healthcare for that matter….is a big commitment!

I’d be hesitant too….🤯

There’s often a lot of uncertainty that comes with booking an ADHD assessment;

🫣What if it’s not ADHD?

🫣What if I’m stuck paying for medication privately?

🫣What if the NHS don’t recognise my diagnosis because I was seen privately?

🫣What are the costs involved following a diagnosis?

These concerns & questions are understandable!

Book in for your free consultation with me & ask as many questions as you like!

Once you have the answers, you will better equipped to make a decision whether a private assessment is right for you 🫶

🔗 Link below in comments to book your free consultation 🙌

27/05/2025

📣I’ve had several messages recently asking what it is we actually do at The ADHD Nurse

We can help with the following 👇

👉Gold standard ADHD assessment for teenagers (14+) & adults
👉ADHD medication titration
👉Medication reviews
👉Non-medication support packages
👉CBT
👉Advice & support sessions

& everything else in-between

📆Our waiting list for diagnostic assessment is currently 3 weeks

📍We are based just outside of Gloucester City, but can see you virtually if you are not local to us 👌

How to contact us 👇

✅Visit our website : www.theadhdnurse.co.uk
✅Complete ‘contact us’ form
✅We’ll be in touch

22/05/2025

These are a few of the many misconceptions about ADHD….

The one that’s a common struggle (rather than a misconception) is number 4…..explaining ADHD to someone who doesn’t have it. 🫣

Even though it’s something I talk about daily (as it’s my job & I also live with it)……I still can’t find a way to explain it that really brings it to life!!

I’d love to hear ways that others explain it 👇🤔

20/05/2025

🧐This is a common concern when deciding whether or not to take medication for ADHD.

When you find what works, your personality should shine through!! 🫶

16/05/2025

Do you have a friend with ADHD? Take note!

Or do you have ADHD & struggle to help your friends understand you? Send this to them!

14/05/2025

👩‍🎓I qualified as a mental health nurse 10 ish years ago

👩🏻‍⚕️For the past 6 years I’ve been practicing as a
Clinical Specialist Nurse in ADHD

I stepped away from the NHS 4 years ago to set up my
private practice ‘The ADHD Nurse’👩🏻‍⚕️ 🫶

👀 But there’s more to me than meets the eye👇

🧑‍🧒‍🧒 I am mum to two boys, ages 11 & 17 & have two
lovely adult step-children

🐶Dog mum to Louie (Cavapoochon) (who some of
you have met in clinic) & Tily (Cockapoo) our little
rescue pup

🐰 Rabbit mum to Peter, Olive & Benji (I’d have a
rabbit sanctuary if I had the time!) maybe when I retire
🤔

😻I am OBSESSED with JellyCats & i’m a proud owner
of over 200 of them 🥑🥦🐥🦊🦋🐶🧸

🐢I have a lot of love for turtles 🐢

🪏When I’m not working or being mum, you’ll find me
in my garden, decorating something or shopping in
Homesense 🏠

I have 4 siblings & lots of nieces & nephews who I
adore 💕

📸 I’ve always been told I look like Lily Allen….& have
actually been mistaken for her on two occasions over
the years 😮😆 (I love Lily, so I’m flattered!)

🫢I still suck my thumb at the grand age of 36🫣

How my family describe me👇
💕Kind
🫣Dizzy
👩‍🎨Creative
🥰Bubbly

My not so good traits 👇
🫤Worrier
🤨Procrastinator
🫠People pleaser (although less of this these days)
❌ Can’t spell to save my life
💃I have absolutely no co-ordination
👊I have no willpower
😫I lose pretty much everything

My life has never been as plain sailing as it looks on
the surface ⛵️…..but I embrace this and see the value
in my life experience. It helps me relate & connect with
my patients.

🧠I have ADHD & I have taken medication for the past
5 years which has been life changing for me personally
💊

I am human & a bloody great ADHD Nurse too!! 💖

13/05/2025

🧠If several of these things are relatable and causing problems in your life, have you considered you might have undiagnosed ADHD?

Everyone will experience these traits throughout their lives....we all loose things, forget things, get bored from time to time....

When several of these traits happen on a regular basis, causing impairment in your functioning and reducing your quality of life, that's when we'd be questioning ADHD

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