Looking for a trauma/cptsd informed psychiatrist
I’m looking for a trauma-informed psychiatrist or therapist in India (online consultations are okay) who is experienced with CPTSD/family trauma and willing to reassess diagnoses carefully rather than immediately relying on heavy medication.
I was diagnosed with schizotypal traits/disorder and prescribed multiple medications, including a long-acting injection. The medications left me extremely sleepy, sluggish, emotionally flat, internally restless, and unable to enjoy things I normally care about like art, gaming, gym, and daily life in general.
I grew up in a home with alcohol-related violence and constant fear/stress. During that period, I became emotionally overwhelmed and reactive myself. Eventually I was admitted to a behavioral rehab facility for 90 days, which was honestly one of the most distressing experiences of my life.
I genuinely feel like a lot of my symptoms may have been viewed only through a psychiatric lens without enough consideration of trauma, hypervigilance, anxiety, and the environment I was living in. I’m not against treatment or therapy — I just want someone empathetic, non-judgmental and willing to understand the full context before labeling or heavily medicating me.
I live in Amritsar, but online recommendations from anywhere in India are completely fine too.
If anyone has had good experiences with a psychiatrist or therapist who truly listens and is trauma-informed, I’d really appreciate recommendations. Thank you