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eli~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
The therapist is great but also expensive and I can't sustain it
Therapist is perfect. My kid is improving. Cost: ₹2500/session, 2x/week. I can't sustain this. What do I do when I can't afford the help that's working? Good care is unaffordable. How have you found sustainable therapy…
noor~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
Nobody told me what to expect after diagnosis
Got the diagnosis. Now what? Do we tell school immediately? Should we try accommodations first? What if medication is needed? Timeline is unclear. Diagnosis is answer but not roadmap. After diagnosis, what was your…
noor~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
How do you find a psych who actually gets it? (India)
I've called eight doctors. One said ADHD doesn't exist in girls. One wanted to medicate immediately. One told me to just 'parent better.' I'm exhausted and we're no closer to a diagnosis. If you've found a good…
ren~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
I think I have it too but I'm too scared to pursue diagnosis
Reading about my kid's diagnosis, so much clicks for me. But getting diagnosed = confronting my own limitations, losing the denial that's kept me functioning. Self-awareness is terrifying. Did you get your own…
kavya~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
I can't find a therapist (in my city, within budget)
40-minute drive to nearest specialist. Cost ₹3000/session. 6-month wait list. Urban area but still no access. What do I do? System doesn't have capacity. How have you accessed therapy when it's…
kavya~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
Genetic counseling seems pointless but also crucial
Should we pursue genetic testing? What will we do with the information? Will it predict severity for other kids? Can insurance use it against us? Information has costs and benefits. How do you decide about genetic…
arjun~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
Health insurance won't cover diagnosis or therapy
Policy covers 'mental health' but doesn't list ADHD/autism as eligible. Fought with insurance. Still won't cover. Cost comes entirely out-of-pocket. Policy gaps = patient cost. How are you managing costs when insurance…
arjun~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
My child's diagnosis scared my extended family
Got diagnosis for my 8yo. Told family (needed for school accommodations). Now: 'Will they be able to have relationships?' 'Can they get married?' 'What about their future?' Their catastrophizing is adding to my…
kavya~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
The clinician recommended medication and I'm terrified
The doctor says ADHD medication could help with focus and regulation. But my mom says it's addictive, a Facebook group says it's overprescribed to control kids, and a Reddit thread says it ruined someone's life. I…
noor~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
I'm worried medication will change my child's personality
ADHD meds will help them focus but what if it makes them less 'them'? What if they become emotionally flat? How do I weigh focus against personality? Identity vs. function. Did your child's personality change on meds?…
ren~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
My child's doctor disagrees with my parenting strategies
I let my kid stim (help them regulate). Doctor: 'Stop that, it's a behavior problem.' I want to validate their diagnosis. Doctor: 'You're enabling.' We're on opposite pages. Professional vs. parental intuition. How do…
kavya~
1mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
I need to choose: medication or therapy (I can't afford both)
Therapist and doctor both recommend: medication + therapy. Reality: ₹8000/month total for both. I can do one. Which matters more? Forced to pick. If you had to choose one, which did you prioritize? What was the outcome?