I was diagnosed with ADHD recently and have been feeling off in general, I feel like not many people understand what that’s like. I’m wondering if anyone else with ADHD feels similar or has at one point got through it somehow...
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I haven't been diagnosed with it but feel like I understand some of the symptoms. Maybe not all but some, how do you feel about getting diagnosed?
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Relieved?
- the person who asked
I mean relieved that I understand what’s of of wrong with me, like not that there’s something really wrong with me as a person but why I act different compared to most
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Kind of ^
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Also at the same time I feel like there’s something missing in the diagnosis?? And I wish they could pinpoint why I have this issue, like lack of serotonin or dopamine, etc., that way they could more accurately prescribe me medication. I’m 20 and in college, now is not the time for me to try medications just to see if they work. I’m on a medication that sort of works but I still don’t feel 100%. I still get very distracted and take forever to do
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Assignments when I can finally focus on completing them
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Glad to hear you are making progress! The field of psychiatry is still pretty young! Est 1960 roughly. Many doctors are still doing their best and mental health treatment has a lot of factors at play. Stay open and honest with your care providers. Also, ever thought about going into medicine or biochdmistry? If you are interested in it, could use good young minds like yours working on it!!
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I’m actually studying chemistry and will eventually study pharmaceuticals
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Very neat! Sounds like you'll be a good fit!
