Is ADHD causing your Depression? Insights from a Psychiatrist

[@sonja0707]

There is not enough support in the uk for adhd. Most time the therapist does not match with the client. Cbt is only for anxiety, so ocd but depression is deep unresolved pain even ptsd from childhood drugs will only mask and recover. we need ongoing counselling with a matched therapist. GPs are unhelpful, plus the waiting time is 3 to 4 years for group sessions we're we share life situations and solutions, but we have to have counselling that's tailored to our needs. Sometimes, the environment doesn't help, and the job doesn't help as we can't work in restricted environments like a call centre.i got depression working in a call centre we tend nit to work or stay long where there is aggressive bullying members of staffs controlled and mundane routine sets us up for more depression. Government don't care and too many people think it's mind over matter

[@MrRobVaux]

I'm late diagnosed (35) done whole medication roulette, never lived a normal working life, never was able to finish school/college due to extreme anxiety, been made worse by several of the medications I have been on. Never felt the same since I was put on Quetiapine as a off label treatment for anxiety. even with my diagnosis I'm still dubious ill ever get the treatment I need to really fix the damage done. Started adhd medication treatment, feel a bit better. But I still struggle to go anywhere far from home and have multiple really important things I have to take care of that are very difficult for me I need to somehow sort myself out to manage 2 surgery's and all the appointments related to those. If I ever manage those before complications potentially making me really ill.. I will be surprised, but I hope so About 7 years under LMHT jumping through all the cbt and mindfulness hoops, never offered therapy even though I repeatedly ask for more help and 3 years waiting for asd/adhd assessment that i was denied referral for several years into "treatment" from LMHT been absolute hell.

[@lismarcel]

​@@MrRobVauxI'm sorry you're struggling. I also find it difficult to leave the house unless I'm supposed to meet someone or go to work, but if I have to go to an unfamiliar place, I often don't. Things that take other people an hour to do might take me even up to a few years because I keep postponing them. I got diagnosed two years ago at 42 after battling so-called experts, who said I couldn't possibly have ADHD because I was a woman. I'm also autistic and I was diagnosed only three months ago. I'm trying to find a decent psychiatrist because no one has been able or willing to help me yet. I've an appointment in a week, I hope the doctor is better than my previous psychiatrist, who didn't believe me

[@Mashkoor110]

My son was refused disability allowance because he laughed while answering questions. THAT is what he does BECAUSE of adhd. He suffers with severe depression. He is diagnosed with asd.

[@MrRobVaux]

@lismarcel I'm making progress, more progress than I have been able to for years. I managed to get to hospital to start the ball rolling. Adhd medication has made a huge difference on my ability to function a little more normal with less stress. it's a long road, and I'm finding more out about myself every day, dyspraxia and some asd traits at least. Energy levels and mood are also much improved, however I still get overwhelmed and burn out. So I really have to try and pace, which is incredibly hard when making progress. 😅 I hope you find the help and support you need, once you find it, it's worth it. Never give up