Help Me Get an ADD Diagnosis and Treatment
Fundraising campaign by
AB Silvera
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£610.00raised of £600.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
If you wanna know things in-depth, the video above should tell you what you need to know! A transcript of the video follows, but here’s the short of it:
I’m a trans woman who is a freelance translator/subtitler/admin assistant and content creatorand I feel undiagnosed and untreated ADD may be tearing my life apart. I need to be able to plan things properly, administer my time carefully, in order to be able to, you know, make enough money to pay rent and buy food. Everything I have read about women with ADD seems a very close match, especially the experiences I’ve been related to by friends.
I went through the NHS diagnostic process, which was extensive, tedious, and ultimately ended with a case of ‘trans broken arm syndrome’ (in other words: when you go to a doctor about an issue unrelated to being trans and they make it about you being trans). It was exhausting and I cannot afford the energy to go through it a second time (because hello, I also have clinical depression, which is heavily connected to my dysfunctions!).
This fundraiser is so that I can pursue a private diagnosis from a professional that won’t make it about me being trans, that will address my issues seriously and help me seek treatment. The fundraiser will cover the initial assessment as well as 3 follow-up assessments. And there’s rewards to be had! Awesome! Thank you for donating or sharing this fundraiser!
NOTE: Shipping for physical rewards must be paid by donor.
-Ari aka m33n4h
Some articles on women with ADD/ADHD:
https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-disorder-adhd-explained/
https://www.additudemag.com/add-in-women/
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/adhd-is-different-for-women/381158/
Rewards
A Small crochet project, like a cute crochet bee in Pride colours for example but it's at your discretion, from my friend J
A pack of zines by Niamh K on geek culture, from wrestling to trains, including poetry and cartoons!
Need some magic in your life? My magical friend J will make you a small charm to carry with you with spells for peace, protection, or other things you may need!
A screen-printed T-shirt made by the one and only B, containing one of multiple queer stencils of your choice!
A handmade knitted hat or scarf! My friend C will make you one in the colour/size of your choice!
A one hour German class with my friend Gloria! Gloria is a native German speaker and can teach basic vocabulary and expressions to a total beginner. Reward is for a single one hour class. To continue classes, Gloria provides a sliding scale, ain't that awesome? NOTE: Glasgow Residents Only
A hand-made plushie to order made also by the magical B! Incredible! Cute!
Three counselling/coaching sessions from Sophia, a sex-positive, queer and poly coach/counsellor!
An ink illustration or watercolor painting by my friend GP!
A class from Lora O'Brien, who teaches authentic spiritual and cultural connection to Ireland. Lora is AMAZING! You can pick from her classes at http://loraobrien.net/learning/
A painting! My friend G aka 'frak art' is a talented painter and he'll take a commission from you!
Fundraising Team
- AB Silvera
- Campaign Owner
- Rory Mackinnon
- social media miscreant
Donors
- Tim B
- Donated on Aug 11, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 11, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 09, 2017
The Fated Day: I got my diagnosis!!! Plus, reward news
Update posted by AB Silvera at 10:09 pmFriends,Today I saw the private specialist for ADHD. I had to, once more, fill in numerous long forms, get a close friend to fill in a form as well as my parents.The assessment was in Springburn, a suburb of Glasgow just north of the City Centre. It was in an. . . . .
We did it.
Update posted by AB Silvera at 10:15 pmLook at that percentage. That's at 101%.We did it. You did it. You helped me with your donations. With your support. With your encouragement. With sharing and re-sharing this fundraiser, telling your friends and relatives, and it happened. It's happening. My appointment for first assessment is booked.It's the final day,. . . . .
Campaign Extension, New Rewards, And Getting Super Close!
Update posted by AB Silvera at 05:46 pmDear Donors, dear Sharers, dear Supporters, dear Reward Providers, dear Friends,I have a few news bits for ya. First off is that we've smashed past the 70% mark to get near to 80%! Not only that, but we're actually past the 80% mark if we add a contribution a friend. . . . .
The final week, plus a new reward! Rewards still available!
Update posted by AB Silvera at 05:31 pmGreetings again to one and all!Holy smackaroons, friends, I'm truly humbled that we got this far. Honestly I didn't think this campaign would do this well. Nearly 70% funded! It's amazing. And you're amazing. You've been sharing it, you've been talking about it, you've been talking me up to your. . . . .
More rewards! Plushies! T-shirts! A class with the incredible Lora O'Brien!
Update posted by AB Silvera at 09:50 pmI promised you more rewards were coming, so buckle up, buster, and get ready for some truth juice! OKAY!First off we have the talented B who will screen-print you a t-shirt with one of the following rad queer slogans:-Gert Lush Well Queer-they them theirs-self love club-non-binary is beautiful-how dare you. . . . .
One week in, already 25% there! PLUS NEW REWARDS!
Update posted by AB Silvera at 08:21 pmHey friendos!As you can see, I'm already 25% towards my goal. That is, simply, AMAZING. I am humbled by the generosity of both friends and strangers. Awesome!So today's update is two-fold. First, of course, to say GO YOU in helping me do this! Holy shit, life feels at least 25%. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Tim B
- Donated on Aug 11, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 11, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 09, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 09, 2017
From one poor freelancer struggling with mental health shit to another, I hope you can get a proper diagnosis without more transphobic bullshit getting in the way. Best of luck!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 05, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 31, 2017
Kev will take the German lesson, hope you manage to raise enough!
- Ali King
- Donated on Jul 29, 2017
- Sarah Kilday
- Donated on Jul 29, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 29, 2017
- Nat Raha
- Donated on Jul 29, 2017
good luck AB!
