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Suggest Treatment For ADD And ADHD

I believe I have adult ADD or ADHD. I can t focus in class, my home life, or work life. It s gotten to the point where I m overwhelmed at how unfocused I am. I ve tried exercises and trying to stick to a schedule but I m really terrible about it. I ve had issues with this since I was younger but always thought I was just lazy. Until recently, I have not been overwhelmed and frustrated with my lack of focus. I don t know what to do. I ve never had a family doctor, I ve always just visited Urgent Care centers so I m worried whoever I ll end up seeing will think I am fabricating how I feel or think I m just trying to get drugs but I really do feel my life spiraling out of my hands. What method would be the best for treating this? I am afraid of Adderall and organizational methods and exercise hasn t been helping. :~(
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

Lack of interest, poor concentration in work, laziness etc could be considered as mild symptoms which can be reduced by life style changes only. Since you have followed strict schedule still have complaints then it need further evaluation.

ADHD can present with similar symptoms but symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity should also be there to make diagnosis of ADHD. Secondly symptoms usually result in significant dysfunction since childhood. Such symptoms could occur in mild depression also. Lack of focus, tiredness, poor concentration etc are commonly seen. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment.

Medicines like Stimulants as amphetamines can help but they carry abuse potential so I would not advise you to go for this. Modafinil causes increase in alertness and improve concentration. The drug is free of abuse potential. You can consult your doctor for that.


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Suggest Treatment For ADD And ADHD

Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Lack of interest, poor concentration in work, laziness etc could be considered as mild symptoms which can be reduced by life style changes only. Since you have followed strict schedule still have complaints then it need further evaluation. ADHD can present with similar symptoms but symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity should also be there to make diagnosis of ADHD. Secondly symptoms usually result in significant dysfunction since childhood. Such symptoms could occur in mild depression also. Lack of focus, tiredness, poor concentration etc are commonly seen. I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist for treatment. Medicines like Stimulants as amphetamines can help but they carry abuse potential so I would not advise you to go for this. Modafinil causes increase in alertness and improve concentration. The drug is free of abuse potential. You can consult your doctor for that. Thanks, hope this helps you