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I can get easily distracted and it's hard for me to focus and pay attention sometimes, do i have add or adhd?

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It's possible: Although the symptoms you describe are consistent with adhd, there are many other conditions that can cause difficulty with focus and concentration. A few examples include thyroid dysfunction, depression, or an anxiety disorder. You will need to see a psychiatrist, a primary care doctor familiar with adhd, or a mental health professional to help discover the real reasons. Best of luck!

Answered 1/29/2015

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Diagnosis Not Simple: Diagnosing adhd requires assessing symptoms & their history and ruling out other medical & psychological conditions. U see adhd behavioral symptoms overlap widely w/those of other conditions -e.g., anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, etc. Also, someone may be diagnosed wadhd & other disorder(s). See psychiatrist or clinical psychologist 4 good assessment. We spend yrs training 4 this.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Diagnosis by others: Aside from psychiatrists, you can consult a neurologist and have testing done by a psychologist or neuropsychologist to determine what you strengths and weakness may be. In many cases people with adhd have other causes of inattention such as anxiety.

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