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How can i be diagnosed of attentional deficit? i'm being treated for a major depression with drugs for 2 years. but i think i do have ad disorder too

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Evaluation: You should have an evaluation by a psychiatrist to be accurately diagnosed. If you are already seeing one, mention to them that you think may have symptoms of the disorder so they can explore it further.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

get tested: There are tests to take (performance based) that will help identify executive functioning problems and susceptibility to distraction. Only a psychologist can administer these tests.

Answered 5/14/2016

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