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Post by melismh on Jul 14, 2005 21:06:32 GMT -5
I am 26, just had a baby 7 months ago, and have just realized that I have ADHD. I have had it my whole life. I was very excited after researching ADHD online that there is actually an explanation for my chronic disorganization, procrastination, inablity to even listen to a song in its entirety, irritability, starting projects without finishing them, etc. Anyways, I went to a new PCP and spoke to a nurse practitioner who told me that I was putting her license in jeopardy, that "everyone nowadays has ADHD" and that she would never prescribe stimulants to adults (as if I were trying to get drugs), and that it is almost impossible to diagnose in adults.- I really want to find a treatment for my problem. Has anyone had a doctor or nurse treat them this way and will I be able to find a doctor to listen to me and not just think that ADHD is a made up disorder?
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Post by av8trx on Jul 15, 2005 11:45:56 GMT -5
Hi I think it's almost standard practice for GPs to pooh pooh ADD with or without hyperactivity. I'm sure they have a million requests for drugs. Yes, the nurse practioner probably would be putting her license at risk if she Rx meds for something she isn't qualified to diagnose, but how dare she accuse you of doing that! People who don't have the constant chatter going on in their heads don't have a clue what it's like. It pisses me off sometimes. It doesn't occur to them that it's possible to not be able to focus, after all isn't it just a matter of self-disipline?!
I haven't been diagnosed yet but I do finally have an appt. with a psychologist. My dr. wanted to just prescribe anti-depressants. Anti-dep. that I've been on before and didn't really seem to help. I'm at a crossroads in my life and I"ve suspected that I've been ADD since my son was diagnosed. I feel like the rest of my life and career (yet another new one) depend on it.
My suggestion is this. Fight for yourself. Talk to your dr. not a nurse, and don't stop until they either refer you to a professional for an eval. or refer yourself if insurance will allow it. Don't stop until you get answers.
BTW, I was doing some research yesterday and found out that wacky hormones resulting from things like childbirth and perimenopause can aggravate ADD.
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