ADD or Social Anxiety??? | ADHD Information

I actually have taken the test that you referred me to, and almost all of the questions I scored a 4 on. But, I have talked to my parents, and they just won't let me get meds. They did buy me some SAM-E and DMAE for the ADD, I'm just hoping it will work. As for meds, it looks like I'll just wait for my friend to get back from england, and buy Adderall online....

streetsk8er794,  Why do you believe your parents don't want to help you.  Are you still on their insurance?  Get tested for ADHD.  If you can't ask your parents assitance then you'll have to at least do this part on your own.  Talk to your physician about getting tested.  They should be able to get something set up for you.  It could be expensive so check that out first.  If a diagnosis comes back then talk to your parents about getting medicated.  Following is a link to an online test.  This is only a begining but if it shows that you might have ADHD then I would pursue it.  Talk to your parents they may be more open to helping you than you believe.  As a parent myself I know I would be.  Best Wishes to you.  -Gettingagrip-

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I have a hard time keeping up with conversation in social situations which is why I think I may have ADD. But, when I do a hobby (lets say karate), I get very nervous around the people, so I stop doing a hobby. I also almost throw up before work and school because I get so nervous. I've tried Klonopin, which is a social anxiety drug, and I felt the edge go away, but I still didn't feel compelled to talk to people, which is my main problem. But, when I took adderall from my friend before, I could keep up a conversation very well, but I felt a little nervous and afraid to say some things. Now maybe the social anxiety is from years of having ADD, or maybe the ADD is from years of social anxiety. I know that I can't have both (or can I?). All I know is that my parents will not get me meds, even though I'm 18. Can someone please help me?

Street, I am often intimidated by groups of people that are unfamiliar to me.  I used to start things and quit them due to uncomfortable situations socially.  Even on my ADD meds I still can't stand to go to a place of mixed company.  By the way if you see a pysch he can't tell your parents anything about you once you become an adult, that includes meds, treatment, etc...

I don't know if I have it or not....

I don't like dealing with patients directly, I would rather do 'brain' work than go out and talk to people.  I would rather stay home on the weekend than go out.  I can spend hours alone just doing what I want to do.  I have to make myself go to meetings, social functions etc.  Even though usually I have a good time.

BUT, one of my hobbies is directing a dance troupe and performing once a month (OK, so I do get all nervous, but I pull it off).

Hi Streets, i also have social anxiety and will avoid social situations at all costs. Klonopin does take the edge off, but sometimes i slur my speech. I was DX'ed w/ADD a little over a yr. ago, and i am taking both adderall & Klonopin. The adderall makes me more social and the Klonopin keeps me a little calm so i'm not as likely to say something i shoulden't. But I still am not a social person.

You can have both ADD & social anxiety. It goes hand & hand in a lot of people. I diden't think so until i was DX'ed..

You should defiently discuss meds with your parents. Show them articals & let them see how helpful adderall can be. If you have ins. maybe they are worried about addiction or other side effects. To me feeling somewhat normal is more important to me than something that might catch up to me in the future.

If at all posible, get tested for ADD. It sounds like you have all the symptoms. Also some docs will give you a card & a script for a 30 day FREE supply of Adderall RX. I just got mine, but i think i like the reg. adderall better. Everyones different. For your your sake, I hope you can get your parents to understand. If you we're a diabetic, they wouldn't with hold your insulin! To me thats what what adderall is for ADD. My mom would have probably said the same thing to me at 18. But they can't begin to imagine what it's like to have ADD. I think EVERYONE should have to feel this way for just one day, than things would change!

I think maybe that my social anxiety is actually just a self-esteem issue. I think this because I quit hobbies so much it makes me doubt myself. Does anyone else have these problems? BTW, thanks for ur help so far.