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Please tell me can adhd be misdiagnosed as an anxiety disorder?
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Maybe if: The evaluation was very cursory, you did not provide adequate history or if the two co-existed.
Answered 3/26/2014
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Agree with Dr Fowler: If you are unsure if the diagnosis is accurate, speak with the doctor or get a second opinion.
Answered 3/26/2014
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