Posted by cloudydaze on July 22, 2006, at 14:41:04
In reply to Re: charging for tests, posted by laima on July 20, 2006, at 14:37:35
> Yes, yes! Consistency is a good thing, especially when many of us struggle with vague symptoms that could be classified under various diagnoseses. I keep thinking of the person who was misdiagnosed with add when bipolar was the real problem...
>I'm still not sure if I have ADD or not. I definately don't get hyperactive, except in my mind. The problem was that while ritalin seemed to help me on some days, it didn't always, and eventually the bad outweighed the good (it would agitate my anxiety more than it helped me concentrate). I think maybe the stimulant helped me have energy...and that's why i took it for so long.
Btw...i could be wrong, but i think there are 2 types of Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD and ADHD - depending on whether or not you have hyperactivity.
As for the computer testing - either it's a new develpment since I was diagnosed, OR they just don't offer it in my small town :)
I remember taking a whole bunch of tests, but none were on a computer...I still don't know EXACTLY what my full diagnosis is, outside the bipolar disorder. But i know i have taken meds for ADD and anxiety (klonopin?)
Sorry for the long post...kinda manic lately...
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