rellim Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 I would appreciate any pointers as to what facilities are available for testing adults and possible treatments available for ADHD in the Phuket area. This for my Thai partner therefore a government facility would be preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The latest trendy syndrome, think it used to be bi polar, what's wrong with her? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, proton said: The latest trendy syndrome, think it used to be bi polar, what's wrong with her? Not the same as bipolar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, simon43 said: Not the same as bipolar... But another seemingly new disorder, when I was at school in the 60's people only had hay fever, or possibly asthma. Then lots started to get dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, autism, ADHA and probably PTSD for being told off or missing the bus.???? Not to mention all these new food alleges where people drop dead at the sight of a nut. Edited March 18, 2023 by proton 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, proton said: But another seemingly new disorder, when I was at school in the 60's people only had hay fever, or possibly asthma. Then lots started to get dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, autism, ADHA and probably PTSD for being told off or missing the bus.???? Not to mention all these new food alleges where people drop dead at the sight of a nut. Tourette's. Don't get me started on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, norfolkandchance said: Tourette's. Don't get me started on that. Ah that's another one, when I worked in a college about 20% of any class had some sort of 'disability' ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, proton said: Ah that's another one, when I worked in a college about 20% of any class had some sort of 'disability' ???? I was on a shuttle bus from Rome Airport into the City. A woman started hollowing and swearing in English to the embarrassment of the other passengers. I stood up and loudly shouted something on the lines of 'Please go away'. Instant silence and applause from the other passengers. Made my day Cue 'Outraged from Leamington Spa'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 My apologies. I did not intentionally try to highjack the topic. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellim Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Thanks for your responses. Any constructive advice would be helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassosa Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) I think your results will vary greatly government vs. private facility. At a private hospital you decide yourself whether you have ADHD or not (or in this case your girlfriend). They want to sell you (pricey) Ritalin/Concerta after all. At a government hospital I would expect the diagnosis/analysis to be a bit more thorough. I have experience with the first, not the last. Edited March 18, 2023 by Bassosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Most psychiatrists do not accept adult onset ADHD as a valid diagnosis. Unless she had this in childhood it is unlikely to be ADHD. There are many other conditions that can seem like ADHD. Including mood disorders, borderline perdonality etc. Substance abuse also needs consideration. So rather than seeking testing for ADHD you should more broadly be seeking an overall psychiatric assessment (but before wasting time and money on that be sure to rule out substance abuse). There may be a psychiatrist or two at Vachira, the main government hospital in Phuket town but they will be rather junior and I doubt she will get a meaningful psych assessment done. Closest good option gor that is government pysch hospital in Surat Thani. https://www.suansaranrom.go.th/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rellim Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 The government hospital route will be the first step. I understand ADHD is more geared towards children and appears knowledge here is in its infancy. There a promising results coming from micro dosing with cannabis as this appears more of a natural approach and worth further investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2you2 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 My 13 year old son is being treated for ADHD at the Government Hospital Vachira in Phuket town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPMMUU Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 These conditions have been present for nearly as long as humanity has existed. Yet, in the past, people were often unaware of them, leading to the stigmatization and exclusion of individuals who exhibited these conditions from mainstream society. Today, thanks to scientific understanding, these conditions are manageable, and those affected by them are more at ease sharing their experiences. The key distinction is not an increase in prevalence but rather a heightened visibility. About the test in Phuket, you are seeking a consultation with a psychiatrist. There are several private psychiatric clinics, and I believe, though I cannot be certain unless you inquire, that they can communicate fluently in English. Additionally, Bangkok Hospital Phuket has a mental health center, which could be a good starting point. https://www.phukethospital.com/center/mental-health-center/#services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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