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What to do when adhd is not a recognized disorder for adults in one's country, and visiting another country for screening & diagnosis is unaffordable?
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"self-diagnosis...": ...Is never a good idea, but since a formal diagnosis is not going to be possible, and stimulants may not be a good idea in coexisting bipolar disorder, you can try "work-around" tips, such as here: http://add.About.Com/od/adhdinadults/a/worktips.Htm.
Answered 11/27/2014
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