What is ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a chronic condition which refers to impulsiveness, attention difficulty, and hyperactivity. It doesn’t have anything to do with how smart a person is.
What are the signs?
When you have ADHD, you may experience some of the following:
“I have an appointment in 3 hours so I don’t have time to do anything before.”
“I have difficulty staying tuned. I drift off easily but I can refocus after a few minutes.”
“I try to learn different skills pretty frequently but I stop trying after the first few challenges.”
“I listen to the same song repeatedly and every time I hear something new.”
“I get extremely excited about things and completely forget about them after a few minutes.”
“If I get bored, I will leave the room no matter what is going on.”
“I randomly worry about something that may happen in the future.”
“I have the instant urge to clean up my room/house and I may stop and leave after an hour or get busy doing something else.”
What happens if I leave my ADHD untreated?
ADHD may result in or worsen low self esteem, complicate or trouble your relationships, and make it difficult to advance at work or school.
What is the process at your clinic?
Needless to say, diagnosis of ADHD is a complex process.
The first step is to schedule an initial visit. If you are an established patient, telehealth is OK. We will perform a comprehensive evaluation to assure the diagnosis is appropriate. We will review your lifestyle, challenges, and strengths. There will always be a consultation regarding non-pharmacologic approaches to improve your quality of life and medication management as needed.
We only refill ADHD medications (stimulants) for 18+ patients. Monthly follow ups are required to make sure safe and appropriate prescription.
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