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'I feel I'm struggling alone waiting for an ADHD diagnosis' (A2)

'I feel I'm struggling alone waiting for an ADHD diagnosis' (A2)
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Chloe Browning is 24 years old. She lives in Guernsey. Chloe believes she has ADHD.

This condition makes it hard to focus. She waited 18 months for a doctor's help. Then, a mistake happened.

The clinic removed her name from the list. She had to start the wait again. Now, Chloe struggles at her job.

Some days she only writes one document. She feels bad because she cannot concentrate. Her company is kind, but she feels alone.

In Guernsey, the wait is very long. Adults wait more than two years for help. Children wait 18 months.

More people want help now. The clinic says more people know about ADHD today. Some people pay for private doctors.

This is much faster. However, many people do not have the money. Chloe cannot afford a private doctor.

This makes the system unfair. A leader named Sally Rochester spoke about this. She said two years is too long to wait.

Untreated ADHD can hurt a person's life. It affects school and work. The government wants to help more people.

They are looking for new ways to reduce wait times. They hope to find solutions in one year. For now, Chloe and others must wait.

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