I went to the doctor today with my concerns about having ADHD. I don't know why but it was one of the hardest things I have done. He is running some blood work first to rule out any other problems but I go back in a week to answer some questions and move forward with the diagnosing part.
I feel like there finally may be a light at the end of the tunnel. And maybe I will be able to get the help I have needed for a long long time:)
I was curious regarding medication- what do they give for ADD and are there a lot of side effects?
What could they possibly be looking for with bloodwork?maybe hypothyroidism? we're the ones that are less hyper and more unfocused and inattentive.
I bounce around from being full of energy to being completely wiped out.
I guess I will know in a week.
What does inattentive ADHD mean exactly? Sorry...I'm new to all of this.
Yeah....he said he wanted to rule out hyperthyroidism I guess it could cause the same symptoms. tequila38642.603275463yeah, i guess either depending on if you're active or lethargic. I tested for hypo, I'm inattentive type ADHD.Sorry to pick your brain....but I am curious...did you go the medication route or the therapy route....or both??
Thanks for being so helpful
I have the ADD without the 'h'. I'm doing meds [ritalin] and THEarpy. I have other issues, but even many Xperts will recomend meds & therapy.
Make sure you ask whoever Dx you, if they would recomend therapy for you. if they do ask why, if they don't ask why.
This is your life . . .
Thanks for helping me with my questions.
Kibbles- I think you have a great point regarding the therapy....it would be nice to have someone to talk all of this through with. Especially during those moments of doubt.
Pilgrim- I will definitely ask my doctor about therapy. I don't mind the idea of medication....I already take tons of pills for my asthma...but I want to do what is best for me in the long run. Thanks for the help!
I am on medication without therapy... mainly because when I was DX'ed the pschologist told me that everything that he would have tried to help me with, I was already doing on my own..
So I guess you can say the meds were the last ditch effort to try to get control of my mind and emotions.
I don't know, sometimes I think therapy might have been a good idea.. there are more things to talk about than how to cope behaviorally. There is the emotional aspect that one may not consider. The frustration of waiting for the correct titration of a medicine, the wondering if you are doing the right thing, Uncertainty of your diagnosis even if you know it is really correct. ( what if they misdiagnosed? what if I have been depressed all my life? what if I just have an anxiety disorder etc.. etc... etc..) How much should the meds help vs. how much should I be helping myself?
All those questions I had asked myself along the way... if I had some kind of counseler or coach, maybe the journey would have been a bit easier...
Sherry