Do I go to my normal doctor? What should I say, I think I have add? It's so hard for me to focus. I dont have to always be doing something like tapping my feet but I can't ever focus and my mind drifts all the time. I took a screening and it said I definitely have adult add but it wasn't a real diagnosis.
How do I go about trying to get treated for it because its beginning to affect my school work quite terribly.
2007-10-05 15:03:05 · 4 answers · asked by spaz 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There are tests for this. Most regular doctors will recommend you to a neuro psychiatrist to do the testing and prescribe medication and monitor your care. ADHD is hyperactivity but you are describing Attention Deficiency Disorder which is often described as In Attention ADD which means that you get distracted easily and cant focus. Medication really does help an you will feel much better.
2007-10-05 15:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to your regular doctor, he/she should refer you to a psychiatrist. He could have some testing done which would help to determine if it is this or something else. If medication is indicated, the psychiatrist would discuss the pros and cons of this.
2007-10-05 15:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a psychiatrist and told him my symptoms and he asked some more questions and then he gave me some meds that really help. However, a regular doctor is a good place to start.
2007-10-05 15:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by kcpaull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say.
HI DOC!
hi person.
I HAVE ADD! WHHEEEE! lol
well that's what i'd do.....=))
sorry i'm a bit hyper...
really just be like
Hey. um I think I might have ADD can you help me properly diognose. but maybe put it in your voice now mine
2007-10-05 15:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋