Dr Vohra's · Updated
Signs in adults
Women more often have the inattentive form and are diagnosed later; anxiety and depression are commonly treated for years before ADHD is recognised.
- Starting many things, finishing few
- Missing deadlines and appointments despite caring about them
- Losing keys, documents, phones; a messy desk and inbox
- Zoning out in meetings and conversations
- Impulsive spending, speaking or decisions
- Restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty relaxing
- Emotional reactivity and low frustration tolerance
- A sense of having always had to work harder than others for the same result
How assessment works
A psychiatrist takes a detailed history of current symptoms and their effect on work, relationships and daily tasks, and of childhood (school reports, a parent's or sibling's account, old habits). Rating scales such as the ASRS support the interview. Other explanations are checked: anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, substance use, thyroid problems, and learning difficulties. There is no single test; the judgement is clinical.
Treatment
Medication: methylphenidate (short- or long-acting) or atomoxetine in India; dose is titrated over weeks with reviews; the first stimulant prescription requires an in-person visit. Therapy: CBT adapted for adult ADHD, focused on planning systems, time, task initiation and emotion regulation; coaching for work. Treating co-occurring anxiety, depression or insomnia. Practical changes: external structure (calendars, timers, lists), single-tasking, and exercise, which reliably improves attention.
Frequently asked questions
- Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD if they were not diagnosed as children?
- Yes. The requirement is that symptoms were present in childhood, not that they were diagnosed then.
- Is adult ADHD treated online?
- Assessment and therapy can be online; a first stimulant prescription must be in person in India.
- How do I book at Dr Vohra's?
- Call or WhatsApp +91 99992 49223, email help@drvohras.com, or use the contact form. In person at 29/24, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, or online across India.
- What if this is an emergency?
- Call Tele-MANAS 14416 or KIRAN 1800-599-0019 (24x7, free) or 112. Dr Vohra's is not an emergency service.