What kind of doctor do you see if you think that you have adult ADD?
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Don't forget if you're with an HMO, your personal care physician will have to refer you to the psychiatrist.
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A psychiatrist who treats adults, as opposed to a child psychiatrist.
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yes adults can and actually many are because of aspergers, its a form of autism that until recently had been overlooked. how to be checked I am not sure I would recommend psycologist or neurologist.
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My family is full of ADD and ADHD people, including myself!\n\nFirst, make an appointment and go to a REPUTABLE Doctor in the field of behavioral medicine to obtain a diagnosis. A good doctor will put you through several test that can take up to 2 hours or more to diagnose you. Once you are diagnosed, you and your doctor can decide on the best approach for your care. There is a new drug on the market for the treatment of ADD that is not a stimulant, it is called Strattera.\n\nStimulant abuse is very common with people who are ADD. It is a form of self-medicating. You MUST be very upfront with your doctor about your past history of drug abuse.\n\nGood luck to you.
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I definitely have ADD.... ADHD, the inattentive type, not the hyperactive type.  I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have a Master's degree.  My job allows me to be always moving (my body) around and keeping active.  I know if I had a desk job I would be falling asleep at work.  I would look for a career field that doesn't involve a lot of "sit at your desk and be quiet"-ness.  People with ADD/ADHD often need a lot more movement stimulation in their days in order to be functional.  If you're stuck with a desk job scenario, i would try to find opportunities for movement breaks throughout the day to re-energize your nervous system.
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Ask the doctor who diagnosed you.
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There is a website that lists some doctors in your are:\nwww.healthgrade.com\nAlso, your regular medical doctor should be able to give you names or referrals.  Another option is to call your local mental health center for information. Good luck.
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so you don't believe what your doctor says but you are going to believe a bunch of strangers on the Internet\n\nget a new doctor if you don't trust your current doctor
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check with your doctor.
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I did, but Adderall XR was better for me, Ritalin just wore off too quickly and too many highs and lows. \n\nAs a side note, don't let anyone tell you that ADD is just a childhood disorder. It's very real in adults and can be very devastating. If you are looking for that sort of thing Yahoo has some good support lists for Adult with ADD
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ADD (actually it's ADHD) is onew of the most studied conditions in medicine- it's definitely not a farce.  You don't have to be hyperactive to have it- it's more about your brain's ability to organize and focus.  A good book to read is "Driven to Distraction" by Hallowell and Ratey.  The most thorough and up-to date book I have read on the subject is "Attention Deficit Disorder" by Brown.  You should seek a clinical consultation, preferably with someone who is experienced in recognizing ADHD.  Correct treatment can make a  huge difference in your life, so so whatever it takes! P.S. contact me if you want more info...
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Check with your doctor on this.
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go to his pediatrician. The pediatrician should refer you.\ni think public schools might be able to offer some type of service as well.. not sure about that.. but 1st check with his pediatrician..\n\ngood luck..\n\nand note for ibitecareful.. you idiot.. there is such a thing called adhd for children.. if you are not going to answer properly to this person whom is asking for help.. don't both answering with stupid answers.. maybe you need you butt smacked you useless fool!!
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Your doctor should have already used this tool, if you were honest with him/her about your "self-medication", but if that is not the case, here's where you can check:
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Yes, a doctor can.  See one.
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Are you seeing a psychiatrist? I"ve been diagnosed with both ADD and depression, but my psychiatrist told me that sometimes you may be depressed with symptoms of ADD, such as lack of concentration, forgetfulness etc and not really have ADD. \n\nYou may want to go to a psychiatrist that specializes in ADD, they are out there.
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If you have ADD as a child you continue to have it through life.  If you are treated with meds for the condition as a child you will be treated with meds for the condition through life.  Look up Ritalin and methamphetamine on any med site, such as www.webmd.com and you will see that the two meds are similar in the actions and structure.