Diagnose ADHD

[Bonk]

How do you measure "neurological chemical imbalaces"?

 

[Xena1]

Apparently I have ADHD, I think its just a load of bull for the docs to make money, sure I do forget things from time to time and I might be busy with one thing then suddenly move to a next thing, but does that really say I have ADHD.

No it doesn't. A lot of people are like that from time to time. The symptoms of ADHD are more extensive than just forgetting things.

 

[darxx]

Hey there you have more insight than some students of psychology. I nearly freaked out the other day when a third year student very calmly told me that Bipolar disorder is just a personality type and a choice!! My one friend would agree with you regarding the Concerta. It works as well for her as you described.

That makes me really sad for the future of psychologists.

I'm glad it's helping your friend though, as it worsened things for me pretty badly.

How do you measure "neurological chemical imbalaces"?

A neurologist can run tests and actually read the levels of chemicals such as dopamine or seratonin in your brain. They will likely be able to pick up something like bi-polar or schizophrenia in a very short amount of time. But it costs money, so alot of people make symptomatic assumptions as to the cause of problems, and they are often incorrect. Especially if the guy is biased towards thinking it is a certain disorder which happens far too often.

 

[Sherbang]

A neurologist can run tests and actually read the levels of chemicals such as dopamine or seratonin in your brain. They will likely be able to pick up something like bi-polar or schizophrenia in a very short amount of time.

Really? What neurochemical tests do they use to diagnose bi-polar or schizophrenia?

 

[Mimen]

Phone SADAG and ask them. They have a toll free line and has contact details for sponsored /govt/ free clinics and medical professionals. Google it, it stands for South African Depression and anxious group. No shame in phoning them, they are really helpful and might get you to a good state institution. Not all state run places are bad.

 

[longboy]

Firstly, go see a doctor before self-diagnosis. Secondly, don't do drugs if you are not sure that you have disorders...