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hi @tallgrl212
Take a deep breath. I know it’s hard to believe but things will work out.
First of all, you were told right, psychologists are not covered by OHIP.
The psychiatrist you talked to sounds very typical, especially for older psychiatrists. A lot of them don’t want to listen when it comes to adult ADHD. You need to try to find one who specializes in ADHD if you can. But some of them also charge for testing so you have to check that before you go.
Also, ADHD is often not alone. It brings friends with it like depression and anxiety. So if the psychiatrist is telling you that’s what the problem is, it is possible that he is at least partially right. And sometimes getting treatment for depression/anxiety can help. So don’t rule that out as an option.
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