First appointment felt rushed and I’m worried I explained things badly.

I’m 14M and I’ve been struggling with executive dysfunction (or ADHD symptoms) for several years. Recently I finally saw a psychiatrist because these problems were affecting school and daily life.

The appointment felt very short (around 20 minutes). I tried to explain my struggles, but I had a hard time finding the right words and felt unprepared. The psychiatrist asked a few questions about sleep and childhood, then talked to my mom.

I couldn’t focus well on the conversation because he was tearing a piece of paper repeatedly and it pulled my attention away. My mom said she didn’t think I had major problems and mentioned that I use electronics a lot.

The psychiatrist said my brain might be “burnt out from screens” and suggested reducing screen time, exercising more, taking vitamins/minerals, and checking my thyroid. He asked me to come back after about 30 days if the problems continue.

Looking back, I feel like I didn’t explain my experiences clearly and I wish I had prepared better. Right now I’m trying to track my daily symptoms and difficulties so I can show clearer information next time. So now I'm making a 30-day symptom tracker.

I just wanna know:

• Did your first appointment ever feel rushed like this? And what happened afterwards?
• What helped you explain your struggles better in later appointments?
• Did bringing notes or symptom logs help?
• Can you give me tips to improve/make my tracker?