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hi, im ashton i am 18 years old and i have a major issue in my life i think i could have add/adhd and i need a second oppinion before i go to a doctor, i live in a ignorant enviornment that thinks willpower is the only treatment you need for add/adhd, anxiety, depression ect... let me start by saying i had horrible grades in school but in standardized testing i was well above the mastery mark and top 10 in my school on my SAT.
my symptoms are...
i can not sleep my mind wonders all night long leading to little to know sleep
i am easily distracted at work, on the road, at home pretty much everywere that bores me somewhat
i cant hold a job no matter how well paying except for the one i have now bc i work with all my friends and we're never in the same place
i have headaches religiously due to my mind wondering all day long
i spend money on the most pointless things and dont realize i have bills to pay untill im bored with the item i bought
i cant have a girlfriend for more then 2 weeks bc i lose track of time and make way to many plans to follow through with
these are just a few i tried natural things i looked up online i bought a new bed i changed my diet stopped caffeene completely started exercising and nothing worked. my dad is adhd as well as my uncle and he gave me a weeks worth or his meds he is on vyvanse 75mg i am aware of the illegalities and am not a drug or alcohol abuser in any way shape of form i was just desprate and this medication helped me out so much, i never got side tract i was awake and alert all day and had absolutly no problem falling asleep my selfonciousness dissappeared and was more outgoing and i never felt like i NEEDED a ciggarette that entire week so please can you tell me what you think thank you
my symptoms are...
i can not sleep my mind wonders all night long leading to little to know sleep
i am easily distracted at work, on the road, at home pretty much everywere that bores me somewhat
i cant hold a job no matter how well paying except for the one i have now bc i work with all my friends and we're never in the same place
i have headaches religiously due to my mind wondering all day long
i spend money on the most pointless things and dont realize i have bills to pay untill im bored with the item i bought
i cant have a girlfriend for more then 2 weeks bc i lose track of time and make way to many plans to follow through with
these are just a few i tried natural things i looked up online i bought a new bed i changed my diet stopped caffeene completely started exercising and nothing worked. my dad is adhd as well as my uncle and he gave me a weeks worth or his meds he is on vyvanse 75mg i am aware of the illegalities and am not a drug or alcohol abuser in any way shape of form i was just desprate and this medication helped me out so much, i never got side tract i was awake and alert all day and had absolutly no problem falling asleep my selfonciousness dissappeared and was more outgoing and i never felt like i NEEDED a ciggarette that entire week so please can you tell me what you think thank you
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If you got relief from the drug you consumed, I think that should summarize your problem. But please let your psychologist diagnose your problem. There are numerous mental disorders which has some of the symptoms you mentioned. Differential diagnosis is essential and only a trained psychologist / psychitrist can do it. Self diagnosis and conlusion can do more harm than good.
If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. If you got relief from the drug you consumed, I think that should summarize your problem. But please let your psychologist diagnose your problem. There are numerous mental disorders which has some of the symptoms you mentioned. Differential diagnosis is essential and only a trained psychologist / psychitrist can do it. Self diagnosis and conlusion can do more harm than good.
If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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