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Suggest Treatment For ADHD

Hi, I have speculated that I have ADD or ADHD for about 5 years. I was afraid to tell my parents but now that I am of age I was wondering who to contact to get on some sort of treatment. I was better able to cope with my symptoms when I had a lighter workload in high school, but now that I am in college I am struggling to keep up.
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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You can make a diagnosis by self without consulting a psychiatrist. ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a common childhood psychiatric disorder. The disorder usually show improvement with age but in some individuals it may persist in form of adult ADD. You haven't mentioned the symptoms you are having but inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are common symptoms seen in ADD. There should be no fear in talking with parents regarding the problem. This disorder is treatable and you should talk to them.

Visit a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and help. Stimulants like amphetamines or medicines like attentrol, clonidine etc are used commonly in ADD. Take the medicines with proper prescription only.

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Suggest Treatment For ADHD

Hello thanks for asking from HCM You can make a diagnosis by self without consulting a psychiatrist. ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a common childhood psychiatric disorder. The disorder usually show improvement with age but in some individuals it may persist in form of adult ADD. You haven t mentioned the symptoms you are having but inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are common symptoms seen in ADD. There should be no fear in talking with parents regarding the problem. This disorder is treatable and you should talk to them. Visit a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and help. Stimulants like amphetamines or medicines like attentrol, clonidine etc are used commonly in ADD. Take the medicines with proper prescription only. Thanks