r/videos • u/Jtaimelafolie • May 30 '17

This guy's presentation on ADHD is excellent

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JowPOqRmxNs
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u/[deleted] May 30 '17 edited Oct 10 '17

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u/[deleted] May 30 '17

How do I know if I have it or not? I am procasinator and I just cannot study until tests are coming up very close. When i try to study in an 8 hour day sometimes I get 30 minutes of work done. I graduated undergrad and masters with a 3.7+ both and in Medical school now but I think I can't cram and I am not sure if it is me being lazy or ADHD for me :/

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u/Promptic May 30 '17

Go to a medical professional if you're actually looking for a solution. Don't self-diagnose.

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u/keezy88 May 30 '17

Do you just talk to your general practice doctor to start, or do you immediately go to a specialist, and if so what type of specialist?

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u/Promptic May 30 '17

I'd go to your general practitioner first to discuss your concerns. They'll be able to help and also direct you to relevant specialists.

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u/Patrick_pk44 May 30 '17

I spoke with my doctor about 3 months ago. He discussed ADHD with me and recommended seeing a psychiatrist or doing a trial of taking ACT-Amphetamine (Adderall). Don't be afraid of speaking with your doctor if you think something is up, I know I was at first.

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u/Digitlnoize May 30 '17

You can start with your PCP. If they think you need a specialist, you see a psychiatrist.

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u/h3lblad3 May 30 '17

Starting with PCP, huh? Whatever happened to gateway drugs?