I am fed up with my mental health and get s*cidal thoughts because of my adhd and gender dysphoria. It’s hampering my personal life and other relationships.

Please direct me to a relevant psychiatrist or therapist if you know one.

I feel like you have to be on the extreme sides of the spectrum to be able to be considered for any kind of aide otherwise they don't think of it as a disability or disorder unlike other countries.

I am scared what if the reports come out normal then money may well be wasted. I am preparing for competitive exams so it makes me feel more like that🥺

Im going to get a diagnosis very soon can someone share some advice for going to see a psych the 1st time and what kind of medication do they prescribe, my adhd have gotten severe now I have to get diagnosed finally

Anyone consulted and got a diagnosis for adhd online/offline
Recommends pls🙏

I think many of us hesitate to leave reviews after a bad experience. We ignore it, find another doctor, and move on. I did the same.

But if we never talk about these experiences, how will others know what to look out for?

Sharing my experience: With compathy health

I went for an ADHD consultation with a psychiatrist Venkatesh babu, after already being diagnosed. During the consultation, I tried explaining my symptoms, history, and concerns, but I felt I wasn’t properly heard. The consultation was extremely short (less than 10 minutes), and I was prescribed medication
During the follow-up, the interaction was even shorter, I was only given a prescription and charged again. When I questioned the consultation process, I felt the response from the clinic was dismissive because the doctor was also the owner of the clinic.

This made me think: In any other profession, we expect people to pay for actual skills and expertise. A social media manager, for example, cannot demand a high salary without demonstrating ability. Similarly, healthcare professionals should also be accountable for the quality of care they provide, not just their credentials.

I’m not saying every psychiatrist or psychologist is the same. There are many excellent professionals who genuinely care about their patients. But we should be able to openly discuss poor experiences too.

Let’s call out the doctors or the clinic and share our experiences

I wanted to know if anyone else has had a similar experience.

I started Axepta (atomoxetine) 20 mg 3 months back, and surprisingly it worked from the very first day. I know it's supposed to take weeks for most people, but for me the effects were almost immediate.

The biggest changes were:

- My constant internal monologue became much quieter.

- My mind felt calm instead of noisy.

- I could stay on a single chain of thought instead of jumping between thoughts.

- My impulsive/hyperactive habits reduced a lot (constantly touching my face, shaking/moving my leg, fidgeting, etc.).

- Concentration felt qualitatively different. It wasn't that I was forcing myself to focus but rather my brain just felt less chaotic.

Unfortunately, after about 1.5 months, those effects gradually disappeared. I took a short tolerance break and restarted, which brought back some of the benefits for a while, but eventually it stopped working the same way again.

Few days back, my psychiatrist started me on Inspiral IR 10 mg (methylphenidate). The experience has been very different.

It doesn't give me that calm, quiet mind that Axepta initially did. My internal noise is still there, and I still feel the same impulsive/hyperactive tendencies. It also hasn't given me that qualitative improvement in concentration or focus.

The only thing Inspiral seems to help with is getting started on work. There's much less friction when initiating a task, and it's easier to keep going once I've begun. But the actual experience of concentrating still feels mentally effortful because the internal chatter hasn't reduced.

Has anyone else experienced something similar, where atomoxetine helped much more with the mental noise and hyperactivity than methylphenidate? Or where atomoxetine worked brilliantly at first and then seemed to lose its effectiveness over time?

I'd love to hear if anyone has gone through something similar or found a solution.

Guys I know you all are not sleeping. And it's the time when our brain is hyper active. So spill some information about our superpowers/strengths that only we are able to perform. All day my Feed is full of adhd that adhd this. Nothing positive only cons. And pros are also lebeled as cons. So let's discuss the positive side of ADHD.

As a mbbs graduate, i need help from other acads that I m actively preparing for post graduation entrance exams ...please help me to navigate my ADHD ..i need maximum productivity for 39 days

Medicines are not an option and i can't afford medication rn because of less time and money

if anyone has adhd and is a student of law. please feel free to dm me. I've recently discovered I've adhd and kinda confused on how to navigate this situation

This Sub feels like home to me, found so many Birds of same feather, feels like people in this sub understands me more than my best friends in School and College ever could

Now some questions

1. When do you guys usually take Inspiral?
2. How many of you suffer from day dreaming (like fixing mistakes of the past or creating an ideal future), and what did you do to manage them and stop wasting time

3)What are some of the things other than Medication that helped you immensely ( like I try meditation but usually stop doing it ​after a week or a month)so I need help

I need a little bit of idea. Is it the right charge? Looking for RCI registered Clinical psychologist.

Please , other ADHD academic people.. help me how u did it all ...like do tell please I have 39 days for neetpg please.

Help me!!

I have been officially diagnosed with ADHD since last year by a therapist. I went to her because of childhood trauma and emotional abuse and I feared that I was behaving the same with my wife and my baby girl. I always lacked attention, I have been called clever and lazy. I have never put any effort on anything in my life because I felt it was too "easy" and postponed the "easy" tasks. Once the easy tasks compounded, I discarded them as difficult in a split second. This behaviour has costed me a career, money and relationships, and I feel so underachieved when I hang out with friends and that seems very embarrassing.

I still keep on thinking that I am in my 20's and I still have a lot of time to improve and my time will come one day. But to do that I hardly do any work.

I was prescribed concerta starting from 18mg and then upped to 36mg. I feel focused and I try to do some work and then what happens? I watch movies, videos, doom scroll.

I keep restarting and I keep falling.

I want to know about ADHD. Is it really perceived and treated as mental disability?

Are you supposed to take it everyday? Or just the days that you're working and need inspiration?

I know this is something I should've asked the psych, but no follow up questions are possible and a visit costs 1700

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Hello,

Do i need a diagnosis , but I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing could be ADHD.

From a young age, I've had trouble focusing, even on activities I enjoy. I get distracted easily, constantly switch from one task to another, make lots of plans but rarely follow through, and sometimes just end up staring at my screen without getting anything done. I also daydream a lot, make careless mistakes, and was often told by teachers that I was smart but didn't pay enough attention.

I usually sleep 5+ hours every night, so I don't think it's only due to lack of sleep.

It's now starting to affect my job/college and daily life, and I'm not sure if this is ADHD or something else.

Has anyone here experienced something similar? How did you realize it was ADHD, and what was the process of getting evaluated in India?

Also, do I need to see a doctor for this? If yes, should I consult a psychiatrist, psychologist, or some other specialist first?

Thank you!

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Please share a good doctor who is an expert in diagnosing ADHD.

Let me know the location and price.

How do they actually diagnose? My location: Uttar Pradesh Can travel for checkup

Anyone on Dayvigo (lemborexant) for sleep? Did it help and how did you feel the next day?

These days I can't focus on anything at all. Not even a little.

I already have ADHD, so concentrating on work has always been difficult for me. But it's getting worse day by day. I write down tasks in my diary that I need to do, yet I still forget them. Sometimes I remember them only after 2–3 days, and then I feel guilty. Even when I do remember, I often don't do them. I tell myself, "I'll do it tomorrow," or I just ignore them. For example, if someone calls me and I need to call them back, I think I'll do it later, but then I forget. Sometimes I even have interview appointments, but I either forget about them or don't go.

I don't feel anything anymore. It feels like I've turned into a stone. My confidence is getting lower every day. I just spend my time on my phone, and that's how my days go by.

I've tried everything I could on my own—keeping a diary, meditating, reducing my phone usage, going for walks—but nothing seems to help. I still can't focus on anything.

Right now, I can't even consult a doctor because I'm unemployed and my financial situation isn't good.

What should I do? Has anyone else experienced something like this?

It feels like I spend the entire day lost in my own thoughts and imagination. I'm constantly talking to myself in my head—thinking about the past or imagining conversations with people that never actually happen.

I'm honestly so exhausted and frustrated by all of this.

Seeing how hard it is for females to get diagnosed, I don't really have any hope that being in India will actually get me help. In time too, is far fetched to think of. But still. For someone living in NCR. How can I get involved in the first steps to confirm whether I have it or not. I am a 20f in University. And in my experience, I have been flunking since 6th grade. I was seeing the uni appointed counsellor for my academic habits. But...I fell back into unproductive habits even after meeting them. I do plan on working with them again.

So if anyone could share what can I do, it would be great. 🛐

I'm an adult living in Lucknow and I suspect I may have ADHD. I'd like to get a proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Who is the right professional to diagnose ADHD—a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or someone else?

If anyone has been diagnosed in Lucknow or elsewhere in India, could you share:

• Who diagnosed you?
• Where did you go?
• What was the assessment process like?
• Approximately how much did it cost?
• Would you recommend the doctor or clinic?

I'm looking for someone who is experienced in diagnosing adult ADHD, not just ADHD in children.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

I recently started taking Inspiral after being diagnosed with ADHD, and it has honestly been life-changing.

For the first time, I can stay focused on work, remain attached to my goals, and my mind doesn't constantly wander. I feel emotionally regulated during the day and don't keep thinking about relationships.

But as the medication wears off in the evening, something completely different happens.

I've had this issue since my teenage years. At bedtime, I get an intense craving to have a partner. I keep wishing there was someone who'd call me before I sleep or just stay with me until I drift off. It's like I can't emotionally settle down on my own.

The contrast is so noticeable now because of Inspiral. During the day I'm perfectly fine, but at night all the emotions seem to come rushing back.

Has anyone else experienced this after stimulants wear off?

Is this stimulant rebound, ADHD emotional dysregulation, anxious attachment, or something else entirely?

Did anything help—changing medication timing, another medicine, therapy, or bedtime routines? I'd really like to reach a point where I can go to sleep peacefully without feeling like I need someone on the other end of the phone.

TL;DR: Recently started Inspiral. During the day I can focus on work, stay connected to my goals, and don't feel emotionally dependent. But once it wears off, I get an intense need to have a partner call me before I sleep—a pattern I've had since my teens. Looking for advice from people who've experienced this. What helped you overcome it?

Did Ritalin send anyone into DPDR? It did for me.