My Diagnosis Has Been Reconfirmed

[Ave Maria]

I recently had testing done to reconfirm my diagnosis of ADHD. Basically, I was diagnosed as a child and they wanted to confirm and see if I still had it. Well, I found out today that I do still have it. It doesn't surprise me in the bit either. I have always had problems with concentrating and occasional outbursts of hyperactivity. Hopefully I will be put on some medication for this soon so that I can hold down a job and do better in college. Please pray for me. Thanks!

 

[Zacharias]

 

[Ave Maria]

One of my friends was just telling me that the only solid way to confirm a diagnosis of ADHD is to get a brain wave analysis done. Is that true?

 

[Zacharias]

One of my friends was just telling me that the only solid way to confirm a diagnosis of ADHD is to get a brain wave analysis done. Is that true?

I have no is idea.

 

[ycgiggles]

Hey

I will diffcly pray for you because I know how hard it is to have ADHD because I to have had it snice I was young I don't really think anyone every really grows out of it.
Yc giggles

 

[Ave Maria]

Well, I think that for now, I am just going to stay on my anti-depressants and probably not go on medication for ADHD. I'll tell my psychiatrist but I think I am just going to go without meds for now. Besides, I cope with the ADHD rather well anymore.

 

[Godlovesusall]

Hi Holly. I will pray for you. I have been diagnosed with ADD three times. I just found out for the third time Sunday. So I know how hard it is. I will definately pray for you. Good luck.

 

[whitestar]

Depression, anxiety, food allergies...STRESS...so many other things can influence the so called paper test they give now. All it is, is a paper to answer questions about and they give you meds based on that...not a good thing. But NOW they DO have medical testing that can be done to know for sure.

http://www.crossroadsinstitute.org/adhdpeer.html

This tells about the testing...which yes is a brain wave test but not your typical one...I think they are looking for something different then they usually do on a regular brain wave test. The good news is this test doesn't hurt.

I wish I could have one done too!

God bless

 

[jesusfreak3786]

Howdy, Holly, we are in the same boat......sorta, I have add too, but if I were you I wouldn't worry about work, at first it's hard but onec you get used to it the job becomes so rutiene that there are few problems. Some times though I will go thru an increas of symtoms, and it can be difficult, but I have been working a job for over two yaers now that reqiures me to remember every little detial, I haven't gotten fired.(Thank God) Pray, God will help.

 

[yeshuaskid]

One of my friends was just telling me that the only solid way to confirm a diagnosis of ADHD is to get a brain wave analysis done. Is that true?

No...

Doctors are able to look at your childhood history and make a good evaluation. Brain wave analysis is good, too. I was diagnosed before I went to the Neurologist. He only confirmed how my ADHD came about. There are so many ways to become ADD/HD. In my case, the myalin (plastic wrap over the brain) has holes in it. It keeps my receptors from firing normally. Medication gives them the boost they need to overcome that. Studies have found that some children have become ADD due to environmental issues. Whatever reason...I'm glad you have some closure in this and can now get on with living and get the assistance you need and deserve.

God Bless...