Diagnosis of ADHD will require thorough assessment from a Psychiatrist. It might be that or other illnesses may be comorbid such as generalised anxiety. A doctor will rule out all possible illnesses and not just be biased towards the diagnosis you have come up with. Best wishes.

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Thank you for reaching out. It’s good that you’re seeking clarity… ADHD and anxiety/depression symptoms often overlap but need careful differentiation. To answer your question: Not every doctor in the ADHD category may be trained to assess all your symptoms holistically. For an accurate diagnosis, you should consult a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist who is experienced in both ADHD and mood/anxiety disorders. They can help rule out what’s primary and what may be secondary. A proper ADHD evaluation usually includes: - Clinical interview - Standardized questionnaires (like ASRS or Conner’s) - Assessment of attention, memory, and functioning patterns across settings Given your severe anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, it’s important to screen for co-existing or underlying causes before concluding it’s ADHD.

Thank you for sharing openly- what you’re going through can feel overwhelming, but help is definitely possible. It's quite common for ADHD to co-exist with anxiety, depression, and even panic attacks, especially if it has remained undiagnosed into adulthood. However, it's important that a thorough assessment is done to understand which symptoms are due to ADHD, and which may be better explained by anxiety or mood disorders. An accurate diagnosis requires detailed clinical interviews, rating scales, and a review of your personal history, attention patterns, mood regulation, and functioning. You're not alone- getting clarity is the first big step. Please feel free to reach out to me directly for assessment or guidance.

A trained psychiatrist will be able to diagnose you based on symptomatology. A detailed evaluation is however required. Do book an appointment

It’s good that you’re paying attention to how you feel, because what you’re describing isn’t just “laziness” or a passing phase. When someone has a mix of anxiety, depression, panic episodes, and difficulty focusing or feeling motivated, it can sometimes look like ADHD, but it may also stem from untreated emotional stress. On the flip side, ADHD itself can cause anxiety and mood swings if it’s been unmanaged for years. The challenge is this: ADHD and anxiety often overlap, but they are not the same thing. Many people with ADHD are misdiagnosed as having only anxiety or depression. And many with anxiety or depression think they have ADHD, because both can cause mental fog, poor concentration, and low energy. This is why you need a clinician who understands how these conditions overlap and interact.