Posted by rainbowlight on September 1, 2002, at 23:02:18
In reply to Re: Stimulant question » rainbowlight, posted by sudhira on August 31, 2002, at 1:30:13
My pdoc thought I had ADD from hearing my symptoms, so I had my therapist do a test on me for it. Basically he asked me a bunch of educational type questions, math, general knowledge, and then he scores it. I fell into the range that shows ADD. I would look for a therapist or doctor that can test you for it. From reading here there are some very long involved tests you can also take to be diagnosed. I would do a search on the Internet, you are bound to run across some general tests for ADD. The book "Driven to Distraction" is really good and has tests in it. I highly recommend getting this book if you think you have ADD. I do get the peaks and valleys with the Ritalin but they aren't too bad. I just started the extended release version and it is pretty smooth. I have heard that Concerta is the smoothest but my insurance won't pay for it, so for now I am taking Ritalin XR. I think they all have peaks and valleys to some point. Some people tolerate Adderall more than Ritalin, and vice versa. It is really trial and error to see which one works best for you. I tried 3 different ones before I decided Ritalin was the right one for me.
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