Posted by Viridis on April 16, 2004, at 2:39:36
In reply to Why is it so hard to get diagnosed wit Adult ADD?, posted by twinmom on April 13, 2004, at 14:16:47
An ADD diagnosis need not be difficult. You just need to find a pdoc who's familiar with the condition. I resisted the diagnosis at first, but eventually realized that the doctors were right. Since treatment typically involves highly controlled drugs, you really need to see a psychiatrist who is experienced with this condition, and be able to provide a history that goes back to childhood.
If your doctor/pdoc doesn't understand, then see another. Like people in any profession, doctors are hardly infallible, and many (especially GPs) are afraid to medicate appropriately. But a few actually have common sense -- you just have to seek them out. Never stick with someone who is treating you inappropriately, as most do.
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