I used to use tDCS, transcranial direct current stimulation, for depression*. It worked surprisingly well, I was more ‘stable’ and got myself out more, slept better, had amazing vivid dreams; then again most of these are typical placebo effects of any antidepressant changes for me, that fade in a few months. And I kept failing to stick to evening routines.

Now, there’s some evidence that tDCS may help with some ADHD symptoms. So since I got a personal device anyway, I figured why not try it. I need to get some replacement leads and electrodes since there are some contact issues atm, and look up montages to try, but while waiting…

Has anyone else tried tDCS for ADHD, or depression while having ADHD? What were the results or lack thereof for you? Which montage, current, duration, time of day, and weekly schedule did you use?

*my psychiatrist was already considering it, the wait times were long and the duration limited, so I got my own device and used it under professional guidance and supervision