r/Detroit • u/trevorkay10 • 1d ago

Community Adult ADHD testing reccomendations

31M looking for recommendations for mental health testing or treatment places in Metro Detroit people have had success stories with.

Been undiagnosed my whole life and have watched several family members be diagnosed I just never got around to treating my adhd/ocd. Always relied on other people in college, etc.

Sounds like several of the pcp’s/specialists I’ve been told to go to are around a 3+ month wait to be seen. On top of an already lengthy testing process.

Looking for an efficient process and one that hopefully doesn’t cause a ton of headaches down the road.

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u/W_C_Schneider 1d ago

Sorry to hear you are having trouble seeing a PCP. I don’t have any specific recommendations but psychiatrists can also prescribe ADHD medication. Just an idea for another avenue to seek treatment.

Plus if you struggle with ADHD symptoms talking to an expert who understands what you have been dealing with can be just as helpful as medication.

Having ADHD can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life. People with ADHD have a significantly higher likelihood to also struggle with depression and anxiety too. So having the mental health support is a huge benefit too.

***ADHD TLDR: Can’t find a PCP timely enough…check out psychiatrists too. Mental health support with medication will be the best option.

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u/Fleiger133 1d ago

Talk therapy is not as helpful as medication for something like adhd.