How do i get a normal life!

[darmew75]

I was diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia just before lock-down. (aged 44)This came about by me having to pay for an ed-psych report as everytime i raised it with a GP it was shot down. I just want to know how i can get a normal life i'm sick of being treat like a moron by everybody (DWP, GP's, employers) Part of the problem i have is that I'm an reasonable intelegent, i quite good at masking and i'm an introvert who can sit still even though my mind is permanantly racing.
So my life has basically consided of getting an entry level job. being frustrated at work after a few week, lasting upto about six months, until I have to quit the job becouse of the stress (dealing with people is very stressful.) going on the sick for a year or so to recover. Taking another year or so to find a job (I've only once ever got a job via normal route of an interview) rinse and repeat...
So my question is how do i get out of this cycle? GP's are still not interest even with my report.

[GuitarRox]

Hey, you certainly don't sound unintelligent to me.  I understand what you are saying.  Your GP may not be the best person to see.  What about scheduling with a psychiatrist?  They can rediagnose you through assessment. Now, that's probably a little hard if you don't have insurance.  If you are currently employed with insurance, go for this right away.  Or with your next job if need be.  Have you ever looked into high functioning autism?  I don't want to freak you out by mentioning that. BUT, probably there are a lot of people that haven't been diagnosed ever and some that get diagnosed later in life. They are so close to typical that it is easily missed and their quirks are written off as something else.  OR they have comorbid things like adhd which means they do also have that too.  Communication and not feeling like you are like other people are kind of hallmark signs.  Anthony Hopkins got diagnosed at 70!  Anyway, no idea if that is going on.  But I would get a full psychiatric evaluation.  Then as you have a diagnosis, it's going to be easier to strategize for how to overcome the obstacles you face such as the work issue and stress.  Psychotherapy is also very helpful even if you only have adhd and have these kinds of issues going on.  Is this anything that you can consider?