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SheltieLover

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9. Might depend on your state, but you shouldn't need to see psychiatrist for ritalin or adderal

Reply to FirstLight (Reply #5)

Sat May 24, 2025, 06:18 PM

May 24

Sorry to hear menopause is in the mix.

Most folks feel much better afyer getting on meds fof ADHD when they are needed.

Your doc should be able to rx just on the symptoms you telk them. They might have you fill out a brief screening instrument, but there is no test I'm aware of for ADHD. Clinical signs should be enough.

Good luck! Pls let us know what your doc says?

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My ADHD paralysis is overwhelming [View all] FirstLight May 24 OP

Get rx for meds or get neurotherapy 3-4 xs /week for a few mos SheltieLover May 24 #1

Yes! I know I see the doctor this week FirstLight May 24 #5

Might depend on your state, but you shouldn't need to see psychiatrist for ritalin or adderal SheltieLover May 24 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author No Vested Interest May 24 #2

Choose one item you think you can accomplish... No Vested Interest May 24 #3

This works for me. murielm99 May 25 #12

Just relax and go w/ the flow. Pick a movie to watch, and pick 5 or 6 choices, and find one you feel like watching. SWBTATTReg May 24 #4

Thanks, I know it's not a bad thing cuz it's only Saturda FirstLight May 24 #6

Actually, sounds like fun to me!! Enjoy SWBTATTReg May 24 #8

That type of funk is what I am in today. I am going to go outside and breathe some fresh air. John1956PA May 24 #7

make an effort to just take a walk, no TASK or ACCOMPLISHMENT, just a WALK Skittles May 24 #10

Went to a psychiatrist in 1990 and got thy diagnosis. He told me to go back to college and multigraincracker May 24 #11

Well, I guess it wasn't a complete loss today... FirstLight May 25 #13