IM AN ADULT AN WAS JUST TOLD I HAVE ADHD LOTS OF ??? - ADD / ADHD Message Board

Eeyore II · 11-23-2002, 10:42 PM

Hello
i went to the doc the other day. for what i thought was post pardom depp. he said i have ADHD. i dont know lots about it. i didnt know adults even had it.. he asked me many ? and i did most all of them. im confused.
maybe some of the adults on here can give me some advice or tell me how you know if i have it or not. i am skeptical about it thanks

mlgable · 11-23-2002, 11:35 PM

Ask for a referral to a clinic that does testing for ADD/ADHD and get tested. ADD/ADHD is not something your just all of a sudden have. It is genetic in nature so you have most likely had it all your life if you do have it. Once you get tested you can take your test results in to the doctor and decide from there what to do if you do test positive for it.

dinel · 11-24-2002, 04:02 PM

I agree, just because your doctor (I'm assuming primary) says you might have ADD does not mean you nessarily have it. I was 23 years old when I was diagnosed. I'm now 29. I went to a phyciologist and he gave me a 5 hour IQ test, then handed me my ten page evaluation. Some health insurances will cover the test so do some research. Good luck!

Star4u · 12-09-2002, 02:34 PM

My doctor put me on celexa 20mg to see if that will help my A d d.Anybody on that?

Wil · 12-14-2002, 10:52 AM

HI star4u:

Why would your doctor put you on Celexa for ADD? Is this your primary care doctor or a psychologist/psychiatrist?

Celexa is an antidepressant and is sometimes prescribed in addition to one of the more common types of drugs associated with focus/attention/hyperactivity like Ritalin or Adderol. Obviously you only replied to a posting, but my sense is that prior to taking this drug for ADD that you get a second opinion or do some research on your own. Oftentimes, we simply take the word of a doctor as an authority. I have found that a primary care doctor may not be qualified to make a diagnosis or even prescribe the proper medication and a second opinion is needed as well as you taking responsibility for your wellness.
If I appear judgmental, it is not my intention at all. Physicans are people, and have their own beliefs regarding ADD. Consult an expert or get a second opinion. If you are depressed or have other issues and wish to remain private, perhaps the drug prescribed is appropriate. Good Luck Wil

[This message has been edited by Wil (edited 12-14-2002).]