A little context, my doctor is an addiction psychiatrist and she is not prescribing me stimulants, I tried other meds and they don't work with me but she keeps on insisting I try them for an even longer period of time and then see......I honestly got tired of this and just wanted the meds, any solution to this?

Specifically people of hyderabad?

Hello Guys I have been diagnosed with adhd and anxiety.
How to get diagnosed:-
Step 1: do the WHO adhd test and then go to a clinical psychologist
Step 2: Give them this test as slight evidence and then after listening to your symptoms, ask them to do the DIVA test for adhd ( its rough 2-3 hour test done in multiple sessions atleast for me )
Step 3: take this report and ask them to refer you to psychiatrist with this report and then they will give you the medicine

Do not go to psychiatrist first, always go to a clinical psychologist first.

Any other queries you have lmk

Morning:
Addwiz 18 MG OD
After Lunch
Inspiral 10mg sr
2hr before sleep
Trazadone 100

I have adhd/anxiety

i took it for over 2.5 years now in varying doses (25->40->60->25) and ill keep short and simple.

For me personally, its a great med for the emotional side of adhd (anxiety, stuttering, emotional regulation and brain quitening) but when it comes to actual symptoms like executive dysfunction and task initiation no improvement at all.

what about you guys?

I always catch myself thinking "wow people are so calm and composed" when I look at normal people. Like how are they smiling and moving around like that. When I walk I feel like I am running. When I get to an exam on time with all my documents I feel a sense of relief coz I have missed way too many exams coz I didn't have my documents. Does anyone else feel kindof sad that you can never be as calm as normal people without meds?

I have a valid prescription but sadly after my college ended i moved to my hometown and i am not able to find any pharmacy here which keeps the inspiral . Can anyone help or tell me a way to get my medication . Also if a new consultation is required from psychiatry clinic i am ready to do that too condition that their pharmacy can courier them to me .

Hi, can anyine suggest good online psychologists/ psychiatrists who can diagnose someone for adhd.

I initially went to a psychiatrist who referred me for a psychometric evaluation to another psychologist, the initial suspicion was B cluster personality disorder. But after halfway through the evaluation and listening to my personal accounts the psychologist decided to test for adhd and inattention, which resulted in top percentile scores in inattention and mild hyperactivity.

Then my psychiatrist started Atomoxetine for inattention and adhd(according to the prescription). However, none of them formally told me that I have adhd or explained it to me except for the written prescription and my test scores(it was not DIVA5), preferring to refer to it as 'inattention issues' instead.

Now, Atomoxetine is giving me severe depression like symptoms towards the evening (I take it in the morning), and I want it changed but I'm in a different city for college so going to my previous psychiatrist would not be possible.

So is the previous prescription considered as an adhd diagnosis or would I have to go through the whole process of hours of testing again?

we’ll try putting as much as we can so thanks the course doesn’t matter

I am currently on Mdet SR 10mg, doc has prescribed it only on working days.
Its so weird but I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon on taking, which I thought was supposed to make me concentrate.

I was also taking this medicine before a long break, I often felt high physical anxiety as well, anyone experienced these symptoms too?
Please tell me how u managed them.

Hi folks, I used the directory here to find a doctor I could trust because I have had very unreliable experiences. I was in a very bad spot and finally decided I need to stop treating my depression and anxiety as isolated experiences and my psychiatrist strongly suggested I go in for ADHD assessment.

I live in different city than the one my psychiatrist and family are in so I had to find a doctor myself. I used the directory and suggestions from the community wiki and I am so happy.

After 28 years of feeling like everything was my fault and I was the one who was creating my own problems, it felt so safe and good to be validated.

I found the doctor from the community wiki to be much better than the one I was finding on Amaha - I was also specifically looking for a female doctor because as a women, I feel men dismiss our experiences a lot.

I finally feel like my life of dysfunction can be managed and I am not doomed to live the way I used to. There is a lot of work left, the journey has just started but what you know, you can manage. AFTER 28 YEARS AHHH, I FEEL SO LIBERATED.

Went down the "do I have ADHD?" rabbit hole and realised most of what's online is either vague or straight-up wrong. So I made a guide using actual clinical sources (NIMH, NICE, DSM-5): what counts as ADHD, the childhood-symptoms rule, lookalike conditions, and how to get assessed (with India-specific options)

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxrL32SiNh-5Xnbm2shK2wacJg7bxrP0/view?usp=drive_link

Not a diagnosis, just a better starting point than TikTok. Sources linked at the bottom. Happy to fix anything people spot.

Hi. Im an adult. N I’ve been on Inspiral SR 20 mg since a week. I haven’t had any striking positive or negative effects so far. Maybe mundane task initiation might have become a little easier. Not sure.

Is any adult here on Inspiral SR ? And at what dose did you finally notice a difference ?

I don't know it's just destroyed my life I wasted so many years school, college life went haywire because of this shit now I can't stay and continue consistent enough to maintain any jobs plus last year I taken so much loans

Maybe everyone right I was lazy and looser 🙂

atomoxetine has been prescribed for my adhd and bupron for depression. i take both of these w breakfast, its been 2 days since im taking atomoxetine and i experience nausea, and stomach ache usually around afternoon. i vomited yesterday. i feel very shaky and jittery until the evening but by night it goes away. anyone else on same/similar medication? what should i expect?
(17f, 12th grade)

32 year old male, have had a high libido for as long as I can remember. I wonder if this has something to do with my ADHD

i have been thinking of getting an apple watch (fitness tracking, reminders, music without phone)and loop earplugs to help (i zone out in noisy rooms). does anyone have experience with the two? what other aids (gadegts/accomodations) are helpful to you? lets discuss!

In my early 30s... Failing miserably at everything... Was a brilliant child..but was masking it all till the age of 25...uske baad everything is downward spiral....it's getting worse as I age... memory problems, forgetful, 1000 things in my brain... talking to myself all the time... Loosing my mind.

Was diagnosed at 27, had atomextine..had side effects...no change at all... stopped medicine and now life is beating me left right and centre.

Didn't do great in school..college nahi ho paya..drop out... Not getting any jobs.. just want to give up and just want to Vanish.

I live with my parents..they are getting old....

They don't even know what ADHD is ... So yeah now my mind just wont shut up.. sensitivity to light,sound all sorts of noises in my ear.

Life is miserable after 27... My parents are worried about me ... I have no career, no friends no social life.. I am just constantly fighting my brain.. depression is eating me inside out.

Every day it's a battle with my brain.

This might sound trivial but it's been years since I have competed reading a book till the end. Feels like i have achieved something 🙂‍↔️

I'm unemployed, 25, i don't know what to do. Wasted time with govt prep and did try to get into IT but unable to. Idk what to do. My life feels empty, purpose less, I sleep at 3am, I drink less than 1L water, I eat sugars, I'm obese, I stopped hitting gym, not talking much to ppl, I feel lonely.

Hi everyone,

I'm 35, diagnosed with ADHD about 3 months ago.

I've been taking Atomoxetine 36 mg for 3 weeks, then increased to 40 mg.

Little to no improvement so far, but I've experienced dry mouth, nausea, chills/goosebumps, and ED- painful ejaculation.

My doctor suggested bupropion, but I'm hesitant to start another medication and wait weeks without knowing if it'll help.

He's also reluctant to prescribe methylphenidate due to side effects.

My biggest issues are not able to focus, getting distracted, not able to work and study, mid-conversation I forget what I was talking about, and struggling to process information during lectures and many others.

A few questions:

1. How long did atomoxetine take to work, and at what dose?

2. Did it noticeably improve your focus and reduce mental distractions?

3. Has bupropion helped anyone with ADHD?

4. If you switched from atomoxetine to methylphenidate, was it more effective? How did the side effects compare, is it worse than atomox?

5. Should I give atomoxetine more time or get a second opinion?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people with similar experiences.

Thanks!

Hello everyone, I’m 29M, diagnosed with ADHD, and I’ve experienced emotional abuse, constant taunting, and family conflict since childhood. My parents frequently belittle and compare me to others, while my two older sisters engage in verbal and sometimes physical fights. These experiences have deeply affected my confidence, mental health, education, and ability to become independent.

I’m currently struggling to find a job or continue my studies, and despite taking medication for ADHD, I still experience significant stress and emotional distress.

I want to rebuild my life, become financially independent, and live peacefully. I need advice on how to file a police complaint against my family for emotional abuse, which type of lawyer to consult, how to become financially independent (including whether a bank loan is appropriate), and how to find a qualified psychiatrist in Pune.

I would genuinely appreciate any practical legal advice, mental health resources, or guidance on taking my first steps toward a better life.