How Do I Go About Getting Treatment For ADHD?

Posted on Fri, 15 May 2020

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Question : I think I have adhd and would like to get treated

Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
See a psychiatrist for complete evaluation and management

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service. I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.

ADHD is a medical diagnosis based on history and presenting symptoms. Usual symptoms range from lack of attention, lack of concentration, hyperactivity, behavioral issues, aggression, anxiety, anger, mood swings, excitability, irritability, difficulty focusing, poor memory, lack of zeal, lack of drive, depression to learning disability.

Kindly see a psychiatrist for complete evaluation and clinical examination and management.

Management strategies includes psychological counselling, cognitive behavioral therapy, stimulant or cognition enhancing drugs. He / she will tailor your treatment regime as per clinical findings.

Hope that I have answered your query. Stay healthy and stay blessed.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj