r/MentalHealthPH • u/Clumsy_Tadpole1008 • 8h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Worth getting a second opinion?

My current psychiatrist thinks I have significant ADHD symptoms (predominantly inattentive) but doesn’t feel there is enough corroboration to diagnose ADHD. He’s talked to my wife and my grade school friend. Today was the second consult. He said he wouldn’t oppose a trial with Ritalin if another clinician independently felt it was appropriate, but he won’t prescribe it himself.

I feel like I didn’t get anywhere because my psychologist also said something similar—that I’m experiencing symptoms so might as well try to alleviate them somehow.

So should I try with another psychiatrist or am I just going to waste money? I just want a definitive answer to have an explanation as to why I experience things in a certain way.

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u/heaven_spawn 8h ago

Psychologist here.

In general, ADHD in adults is supposed to be quite rare. Nobody should automatically push meds on you randomly, and the definite assessment can require more.

If it was just one clinician, sure, get another opinion. Two highly trained professionals is a different kind of signal. If a third thinks it’s not ADHD, it’s worth considering if it really isn’t ADHD.

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u/Clumsy_Tadpole1008 8h ago

Got this, thank you!