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Please tell me can adhd be misdiagnosed as an anxiety disorder?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Maybe if: The evaluation was very cursory, you did not provide adequate history or if the two co-existed.

Dr Berg and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

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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