# Being Taken Seriously 

- URL: https://numo.ai/community/lVcDtC1jvzQJ45bTuaFl/being-taken-seriously
- Language: en
- Author: @adhdawg8
- Posted: 2023-05-31T02:50:25.659Z
- Tag: question
- Comments: 2
- Likes: 5

Why is it so hard as a woman with ADHD symptoms to be taken seriously by doctors and therapists? 

## Comments (2)

### @Midwest Lady — 2023-05-31T04:18:39.711Z

Go to a doctor and therapist that is trained in mental health. One that is trained specifically in ADHD is even better.    
A mental health expert is equipped to WORK WITH YOU not only in diagnoses, but also in determining which meds may be best for you and open to trying something a different med if you feel it isn’t working or is making you ill.   
My therapist also has ADHD, although hers is better controlled than mine. She understands me!

### @Nissi — 2023-05-31T03:55:10.915Z

You probably need different therapist. I didn't get diagnosed by my doctor, he said I was "mildly depress" it wasn't until I put my foot down and was assertive with my therapist that I got them to take me seriously.