Is it possible that I was misdiagnosed with ADHD?!
Question: Is it possible that I was misdiagnosed with ADHD!?
I have been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and anxiety!. I have suffered with the symptoms of depression and anxiety practically my whole life!. However, I wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until I was in my late 20s, and that was because I had heard about the symptoms of adult ADHD and gone to a therapist for testing!. Because of the test results, I was diagnosed with ADHD!. However, I recently went to a psychiatrist to get medication for depression, anxiety, and ADHD!. The psychiatrist told me that even though I was diagnosed with ADHD, she wasn't convinced that I had it, because in her opinion, I seemed too focused!. However, she said that it sounded like I definitely had depression (dysthymia) and anxiety, so she gave me Prozac!. The Prozac has been a miracle drug, and now not only do I feel better, but I'm now better able to concentrate!. However, so many of the symptoms of ADHD seem to fit me like a glove!. When I was a kid, I often had trouble following directions!. I also had trouble doingWww@Answer-Health@Com
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Hi as you well know there is no real test that can 100% say you have this or that well not yet anyway!. how ever a doctor will look at what you say and what others say about your behavour etc etc and that is how they give the dignoses!. given this there is always a chance that you have been mis-dignosed!. I would go back to the doctor and check if you really feel that its not true or you could see another doctor for a second opinion!. As a child I showed all the classic signs of ADHD but its only now I am older and have been dignosed with bipolar that I find out the signs of bipolar in children can be very close to those of ADHD!. (not that I am saying your bipolar but a lot of mental health illnesses in children are given the label of ADHD take care good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
It sounds like you are lazy and unfocused and you want a doctor to tell you it's clinical so you don't have to take responsibility for it!. Prozac seems like a miracle drug until you try to have a satisfying sex life!
Go on a diet of no wheat (gluten), sugar, or dairy!. Your life will change, I promise you!. Also, if you abuse alcohol, stop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Go on a diet of no wheat (gluten), sugar, or dairy!. Your life will change, I promise you!. Also, if you abuse alcohol, stop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It is possible!. Were you ever on medication for ADHD!?
Congrats on getting help for your anxiety and depression; and I'm glad to hear that the Prozac worked for you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Congrats on getting help for your anxiety and depression; and I'm glad to hear that the Prozac worked for you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are a lot of reports of misdiagnosed ADHD coming out right now because it was kind of a 'trendy' thing for a bit!. Or so the news told me!. Based on this, I would say it is possible!.Www@Answer-Health@Com