how to talk to my doctor
If you see a doctor who specializes in ADHD and the meds for it, he would never think that. Also, if you dont feel comfortable talking to your current doctor, find another one. Taking medication isnt an easy way out. It will clear the fog so that you are able to be your personal best . It will be you that deserves the credit for making milestones in life, not the medication. Unfortunately, being fed the wrong information about ADHD meds can lead to the wrong decisions and on the internet there is a ton of misinformation. If your not seeing a specialist now, please consider it andifi you are seeing a specialsit and your afraid he or she will react that way, you need to find a new doctor. There is no reason you have to have such struggles in life. Please keep us postedThank you. :) I feel a little more confident now, although still a little nervous that when I get there, the words that come out will be incoherent at best. I decided to write down all my feelings and take that list with me when I go to my appointment on Friday. I will let you know what happens (hopefully something positive!!)You go girl!
Keeep us posted....And please read "delivered from Distgraction" by Hallowell and Ratey. It offers hope and ideas. written by two Docs who both have add and are VERY successful and helpfull.
Hi everyone, I'm new here.A quick intro to my story is that I've spent my entire life being horribly disorganized, daydreaming, and really bad memory. I lose everything I put down, I can't see my bedroom floor, and I forget people's names as soon as I'm told them.
I don't run around with all the energy in the world. I don't talk more than the average person. Actually, I think I talk significantly less. I keep quiet, and mostly keep to myself and my own thoughts.
Right now, I am taking generic zoloft for social anxiety. And it is really helping me with that - I no longer feel scared in social situations. However, I'm still having problems making connection with people. No matter how important what they're saying to me might be, I don't listen. I feel like their words are being poured into my ears, and most are not finding their way in...
What's more is that I'm a university student. Sure, it's cute in elementary school for your teacher to nickname you her "little artist" because you daydream in class, draw pictures all day, and have papers spilling out of your desk in all directions. However, failing exams in university because you take horrible notes from lectures, or having teachers embarrass you in front of the class because you get something wrong she just finished explaining ("were you ASLEEP??") is bad. I feel embarrassed and ashamed of myself and end up skipping classes altogether so I won't need to deal with it.
I want to tell my doctor about this lack of focus, and my need for some sort of closure to this issue feels like a burden I can't carry anymore.
What I'm afraid of is that my doctor is going to think I want to have medication because I'm lazy. Another whiny young person that wants an easy way out to study. It's hard for me to organize my thoughts so that people understand them when I'm talking - so I came here for advice. How do I explain myself to my doctor?
Thanks!
Okay, update on my situation.
I went to my family doctor, who said she has a strong suspicion of inattentive add. She said she would feel comfortable prescribing medication if I took some tests or got dx'd by a psychiatrist.
Starting seeing a psychologist at my school who if she thought it was necessary, would refer me to a psychiatrist. she referred me.
Now I'm seeing a psychiatrist. I have to fill out a carson report thing, have my boyfriend fill one out, and after that, go to some place to have a 6-8 hour test done. I also have to go to a learning centre to figure out what's the best way for me to start doing well in school.
All of this seems like it's taking forever, and for someone like me, seems like so much work, and things to plan and organize and remember to do.
blaaahhhh.
Boy do I hear that. It is very hard for me to plan organize and remember to do things, too!!! Glad to hear you are seeing a psychiatrist. Even for kids this process can be rather lengthy. Hope it feels worth it to you when everything is figured out. Best of luck.
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