Are there sites/platforms for searching for an English speaking therapist? Something like Talkiatry but for EU preferably?
The reason I’m not looking for a psychiatrist locally is because where I’m living the level of specialists is terrible to put it lightly. Most of them don’t even know what ADHD or atomoxetine is, or they claim that ADHD is some children issue and doesn’t affect adults. And I know it through very painful experience visiting them.
Thank you in advance!
One day I was feeling particularly down, heard an ad on a podcast and I looked into Betterhelp. I don’t know if they do anything outside of the US or not, so I don’t know if this will help you at all, but since it’s on topic, I figured I’d share for curious Americans.
Betterhelp is EXPENSIVE. They said it would cost me something like $80/week, and they wouldn’t take insurance. They offered me a discounted rate of $60/week, but the main cause of my depression that day was financial, so it was an especially painful kick in the face.
I also understand how it feels to have a doctor tell you that your disorder isn’t real. I asked my doctor about it and all he did was lecture me on how ADHD meds are “performance enhancers” and that ANYONE who took them would function better. “Besides, you have a job, you must be doing alright”. (Of course, it was my third job in the past 5 years.)
I don’t know about you, but those kinds of things (telling me I dont know what I’m talking about while not listening to what I’m saying) hit me especially hard. I just wanted a referral to a psychiatrist, but he wouldn’t even bother doing that.
That’s been a huge block for me, too. I need help, but I can’t spend the time and money it would take to find someone who won’t prejudge me on a few demographics. I wish there was a thing like a bridal show where you could meet mental health professionals in a speed date-like format to find someone comfortable and supportive of your circumstances.