Y’all, I am bursting with opinions and feelings about the ongoing ADHD medication shortage. There’s a lot to say here. About the pharmaceutical industry, about health insurance, about the state of healthcare in the United States generally. However, I’ll save that for another day. Today I want to share a few lessons I’ve learned, because […]
Tag: red tape
How health insurance can intercept prescriptions for your ADHD meds
As my Twitter followers know from my rant earlier this week, I’ve had medication troubles. Judging from the comments and emails I receive from my readers, you have medication troubles, too. I hope my long, frustrating experience will help you navigate the world of health insurance and stimulant medication. Today, we’ll talk about how you […]
USPS strikes again, & why I over-prepare
Recently, someone asked why I wanted a passport for my three-year-old. My husband asked the question, too. We have no immediate plans to travel abroad. Why would I add to my already-full to-do list? Here’s why: our household’s adults have ADHD. Bureaucratic processes take longer than I’d like to admit. Minor setbacks have a disproportionate […]