Posted by Ritch on June 5, 2003, at 10:13:11
In reply to PDoc still wants me on an ADD drug, posted by bookgurl99 on June 4, 2003, at 16:54:06
> But I feel like this is cheating. Why can't I just get motivated on my own?
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> I got good grades as a child and the first two years of college. How could I have ADHD?
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> My only big symptoms are procrastination, thinking a lot (tangents, which I LIKE.), and being messy. Oh, and I'm somewhat "stranded" career-wise, definitely underachieving. But isn't all this just part of the human condition?
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> BTW, I'm feeling not depressed at _all._ Much better off Zoloft.
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I would FORCE your pdoc to have you formally tested for ADHD by a reputable psychologist that uses some kind of standard tests. They might be expensive. I've never had them. But, there are supposed to be some fairly reliable ones out there from what I understand.
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