Re: What if it's not ADHD?

[Anonymous]

I had the same worries, I thought maybe I was wasting everyone’s time, including my own. It took 3 appointments before the ADD specialist said I was pretty much a textbook case.

I thought I’d screwed up the testing too.

My husband went to one of the appointments and had to fill out a questionnaire and was also asked to confirm or deny my responses during the interview. There were some things I had no idea I was doing, but that were definite symptoms. It was both embarassing and funny at the same time! (for example, apparently I tap my foot on the accelerator pedal when driving and it annoys my husband to no end).

I also didn’t think I had the restlessness as bad, but during the testing, my foot was tapping a million times a second as I was trying to stay focused on what I was supposed to do (which I screwed up). In the evenings now, after my meds have worn off, I often have to move my feet and shift my body. At least now I know why.

So good luck with your testing on Tuesday and hopefully you’ll move a bit further towards a diagnosis and treatment recommendations!

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