ADD hyperactiviity - Jan

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Jan,

There is no specific " test " per se.......like a blood test or xray for ADD.

You need to be evaluated by someone who specializes and has a lot of

experience in this field. My daughter was diagnosed a few years ago and is

doing very well now. She is 36 years old.

The ideal doctor to see for this is a Psychiatrist because they have a

medical degree also.....not a Psychoanalyst. A Neurologist is probably as

good, or any doctor who is interested enough to be educated and experienced

in this disorder.

They need to take a complete family history and do lots of questioning in

regard to your school life, work life, and home life. Do not be put off by

people who tell you that this is just a " popular disease of today " . See

someone and be evaluated. Look in your telephone book or go on line and find

someone. Look at Psychiatrists who treat ADD. You can call and ask if you

need to. You may be limited by your health insurance, but I hope you will

persevere in this because it can change your life.

I know, as sure as I am sitting here, that I have some also. I choose not to

take any more medication at this time so I am not treating it. I am 63 years

old and I don't have to go out and work anymore......there aren't many

demands on my life......so I can let things slide. But I may decide to do

something about it in the future.

Once you get yourself under control with medication, you can attempt to wean

yourself and try to get your life organized in a way that you can get by.

There are many support groups and websites for this, and there are written

" tests " at these places to give you some idea of what your condition is. I

would not let this take the place of seeing a doctor, though. I can give

some of them to you if you like. Establishing routines and reminders is of

the utmost importance. If you are still in school, though, you need to be

able to focus on your education.

Have you done any research at all on the Internet ?

If you want to discuss this with someone who has it, I can have my daughter e

mail you if you like. Just get back to me.

Connie