Posted by banga on February 4, 2005, at 12:36:00
In reply to Re: Adderall and ADHD vs nonADHD » banga, posted by ed_uk on February 4, 2005, at 12:15:12
Thanks Ed! Thanks, that helps. I figured it can't be that easy to verify the dx. I know my behaviors match ADHD (inattentive), but of course there is such symptom overlap with major depression.
In the US you can get full, well validated adult ADHD assessments using all kinds of cognitive testing, but a) it may not be valid for me? since I am familiar with so many cognitive tests; but I assume they have some unique ones.... And b) you of course have to be off meds...I can get off Adderall quickly, but I am on desipramine which could also affect results.
This article I swear is written about me and my life, all the way from the usual forgetfulness, late papers, etc. , to the anxiety (caused by the discrepancy between my values and goals and my behaviors and accomplishments), depression, losing friends, and the substance abuse.
http://www.mindspace.bravepages.com/misdiagnosis.htmIt explains everything to a t. I never before considered ADHD for me, thought it was a "me too" phenomenon (not that I don't believe in adult ADHD), but many clues have piled up, it runs in my family (4 relatives), and two clinicians independently suggested it.
I am so sorry that it is so difficult to get proper care over there! It must be frustrating/at times devastating.....
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