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Fwd1982

Updated 1y ago

Asking for ADHD medication outside of college

Hello my name is Andrea so a couple of yrs ago I asked my psychiatrist if he could give me something because I can’t pay attention good I forget what people told me in the last 5 minutes cause my mind is always thinking of something else but my phycaitrist told me he couldn’t help me cause I’m not in college so I really don’t need to pay attention do u think is a good idea if I asked his colleague if she can have something for my add

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M0thly

2y

I’d maybe recommend seeing another psychiatrist it seems like this one isn’t really listening or meeting your needs. I don’t think you can ask his colleague because that is not your psychiatrist.
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twilightfades

2y

Definitely find a different psychiatrist. ADHD isn't a learning disorder, and it is not tied to being in school!
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Jade1

2y

You can find a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD treatment.
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Phoenixwingfeather

2y

ADHD can still cause problems when trying to learn
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Meerkatgal

2y

Find a new psychiatrist

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