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Getting an ADHD diagnosis in Tohoku.

I just moved to Japan around 4 months ago. I have suspected that I have had ADHD my whole life, my father also believes he has it but neither of us were ever diagnosed. I have recently been researching ADHD and the symptoms describe my life and issues perfectly.

I have been seeing many people on Reddit talking about how strict Japan is on some of the medication and recommend different clinics in Tokyo to get a diagnosis.

Does anyone know any places that speak English and can help you north?

I am in Sendai.

Thanks!

4 comments

  2. I hate to say this but you’re chances are very, very slim getting sorted out in English in Tohoku.

    I think the whole mentality here is people don’t have anything wrong with them and if they do, it’s their own problem. No allergies, no mental health issues, nothing.

    I’d say you’re going to have to go to Tokyo, even then it won’t be easy. Good luck.

    Edit: I never once said you shouldn’t get treatment as others have freaked out and misinterpreted what I said. What I mean is, it’s probably not going to be a simple process and you might have to go to Tokyo to find and English speaking doctor for something like that. Not sure why everyone is freaking out but not my intention to freak anyone out. Just based on my own experiences, you can end up in some weird situations, especially if you don’t speak Japanese.

  3. Search for mental clinics and hospitals with a psychiatry specialist. Call them and tell them your concerns, get an appointment. First meeting the Dr will probably ask you to talk about your experiences and get you to tell them why exactly you think you have ADHD and the whole diagnosis process.

    Then they’ll probably get you to get your family members to fill out a form about you and your symptoms growing up.

    It’s quite doable in my experience, and I’ve never encountered a doctor that straight up acted like the mental health isn’t a thing/ADHD isn’t a thing/I’m just not working hard enough etc etc stereotype people portray Japanese people as. Most people are actually quite understanding given that you don’t start out with the assumption that they’re out to get you.

    Tldr: call up clinics in your area, try out clinics, tell them your concerns and experiences. Don’t listen to the other comment, most psychiatrists in Japan aren’t like that. Good luck.

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