Re: Recently diagnosed, but questions regarding medication

[Anonymous]

newboy,

You are university student. I would strongly recommend you got to student health services. Most major colleges and universities should be equipped to refer you to a mental health service that will have access to a psychiatrist/psychologist. They can also

be instrumental in determining a correct diagnosis (e.g.,ADHD + depression, whatever is applicable)

Student health services deal with students who have all kinds of issues including learning disabilities, etc You will find many students learn about some of these things in college & university

Do get a copy of ‘Delivered from Distraction’ if you can. When I read it I had two reactions. Wow…they are talking about me in the book. and why didn’t I know about ADD years ago.

The GP as you said is limited. He doesn’t know the medications and or side effect profiles. A GP is also not an expert

in differential diagnosis in this area. It is a challenge for a ADD specialist because of the many different patients and what problems/symptoms present

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