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what are the symptoms of adult adhd?

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There are a range of: symptoms.Not everyone has them all,but here are some: not finishing tasks or projects started,difficulty remembering appointments,difficulty paying attention,especially when doing repetitive or boring work,easily distracted by noise around you.There are often other conditions along with the ADD that need to be addressed,so please speak to your doctor and they can properly evaluate you for this.

Question 2

can't use rx's....how to overcome adult adhd symptoms?

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Some: Some meds useful for adhd symptoms are not stimulants, ask your dr if it s ok for you (eg wellbutrin, (bupropion) strattera).

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with adult adhd in 2015. ive been on and off medication mainly due to the way its made me feel. i would like to start again - concerta worked the best but the dosage was too low at the time. any advice on getting started?

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Start simple: These meds usually provide any beneficial effect they can within the first few days of use. Starting with the lower dose form (18 mg) with a gradual increase in weekly increments (+18 mg) should help you reach a level you find useful. Once you find the level you feel works without making you feel odd you can let your prescriber know this works best.

Question 4

i need some advice for adult adhd?

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See a professional: Get a full evaluation from a psychologist who can provide psychological testing. Prior to any medication trial make sure the diagnosis is accurate, ruling out depression and anxiety, then consider stimulant meds and ADHD coaching.

Question 5

hello do you specialize in adult adhd?

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Perhaps the question: Was meant to read, "Hello, does anyone on this network specialize in ADHD?"  When you post a question to the general board then, you are asking that question of over 65,000 licensed medical professionals. If you are looking for an ADHD specialist then, you should query the physician directory. For instance, say you want a neurologist, like myself, GOTO: www.healthtap.com/DrSaghafi   Etc.  Cheers!

Question 6

how accurate are adult adhd tests?

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Not determinative: No add "test" is determinative, either for kids or adults. An experienced mental health expert may or may not even utilize a proprietary "test". Adults can easily be evaluated. Such an evaluation includes a thorough history &discussion with the expert, who then can employ 1 or more tests, or not, to provide additional info. In the end, the evaluator should use tests with which he/she has confidence.

Question 7

what are signs of adult adhd or adult add?

Accepted Answer

Distractibility : Trouble with attention span, organization , feeling overwhelmed as work tasks increase, feeling restless and having trouble sitting through movies and tv shows, trouble retaining info that has been read, forgetting where you placed things, interrupting people mid sentence, being viewed by others as a ditz or a space cadet, not listening when people are talking to you directly, procrastinating, etc.

Question 8

how effective is dextrostat for adult adhd?

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Short-acting dextro-: amphetamine marketed as Dextrostat was off the market for a while. Onset of action is 20-60 minutes, peak effect is  at 1-2 hours &amp; duration is 4-6 hours. requiring multiple daily doses timed for onset prior to waning of the previous dose. Single daily- dosed Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) &amp; Adderall last ~ 12-14 hours &amp; have lower risk of diversion. Monitor heart rate &amp; blood pressure when on any form of amphetamine.

Question 9

adult adhd, need medical treatment? what should i look for?

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Experienced treator: Some one with experience, a trial of stimulants probably indicated.

Question 10

how could i better control my quick temper and anxiety with adult adhd?

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ADHD can be a trigge: Adhd often makes interpersonal interactions more difficult leading to anxiety and irritation with others. Michelle novotni's book, "what does everybody else know that i don't know" can be enormously helpful with the things that set of anxiety and bad temper for people with adhd.

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