ADHD, Meds, and the Truth Desi Families Don’t Talk About
In this episode of Attention Deficit Hyper Desi, Coach Ankita Jagtiani Dadachanji is joined in conversation by psychiatrist Dr Pervin Dadachanji to talk about ADHD, co-morbidities, and medication in the Indian context. Despite growing awareness, ADHD in Desi households is still widely misunderstood, often dismissed as laziness, carelessness, or “you’re doing fine na?” This conversation looks at why so many adults remain undiagnosed, how culture and stigma shape treatment decisions, and where real clinical evaluation differs from social media narratives. The episode explores how ADHD is diagnosed, what medication actually helps with, common fears around dependency and side effects, and what people should realistically expect from treatment. It also touches on why ADHD rarely exists alone, how co-morbidities like anxiety or depression show up, and why treatment is rarely a straight line. Honest, grounded, and judgment-free, this episode is for anyone trying to make sense of ADHD medication beyond myths, reels, and half-truths. #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #SouthAsian #DesiADHD #Podcast
