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Tips for finding a good psychiatrist? (self.adhd)

submitted 1 year ago by TunaLibre to c/adhd

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I know it's common we ADHD peeps tend to be constantly switching docs/psychs. I have been on SSRIs for more than 10 years now and don't know if my issues are due to untreated ADHD.

My previous 2 psychs haven't been that helpful.

I was going through a rough patch after trying Stimulants, and the doc started mentioning that I was extremely depressed, and that maybe I should consider a mental health institution. I commented multiple times that I felt anxiety and stress was my issue but she disagreed, but still tried to put me on Seroquel off label, which I never took.

I felt that my psych was treating me like a child, telling me similar stuff to "man up, grab the bull by the horns" etc.

I started seeing my current therapist due to feelings that my psychiatrist was exhausted from dealing with me.

Current therapist doesn't even see me for more than 20 mins, I am never able to ask enough questions or list my symptoms. I also had issues with her due to not refilling my prescription for multiple days even after calling her.

I'm currently on vortioxetine 20mg and gabapentin for "sleep". Current psych mentioned I might give guanfacine a try.

I don't know, i feel I should look for a new psychiatrist, maybe someone that specializes in ADHD? Or am I just overthinking and I'm the one at fault and not "listening" to the doctors?

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[–] vivavideri 5 points 1 year ago

Write down all your questions and send/say them at the beginning; fire shiity psychiatrists; keep trying med combos. it's rough, and it sucks, but keep trying.

I'm lucky because since I've seen psychs for so long, I've had time to find what works for me, and that usually helps them understand. Ymmv, but mood stabilizer, antidepressant, Seroquel, & Vyvanse do it for me. I resisted Seroquel for years but finally tried it this year. It helps me fall asleep and jfc let me tell you, sleep is nice. Hang in there.