How can I tell if I have ADD?

Dear noworneverdevastation, First of all taking someone else’s prescription is really dangerous. when taking these types of medications for (ADHD) you need to be monitored closely by a doctor. But knowing the Adderoll worked for you it’s time to see your doctor. Getting tested for ADHD is not a hard procedure. If your mother doesn’t believe you seek out a health care professional on your own. Ask to be tested; there is a big difference between being just hyper and having ADHD…you owe it to yourself to find out. Stop taking the pills, testing is needed; someone else’s prescriptions can kill. Sue…good luck

As my colleague says above. The only way is to get a diagnosis from a medical specialist. My partner has ADD but it wasn’t picked up as a child. The UK are only just recognising that ADD and ADHD exisits in untested adults.

Good Luck

Hi there. The only way be able to officially know that you have ADD is to go the doctor and get tested. If you have tried talking to your parents about it and they aren’t taking you seriously, then let them know you want to go to the doctor for a general check up. At the check up bring up your concerns and also mention your symptoms and the fact that ADD does run on your father’s side of the family. It might also be wise to mention that you have been taking that other medication in case they give you something that might counter-act with it.

You really shouldn’t be taken persription mediction without a script from a doctor. First you aren’t sure if you really need it. Second, if you do need the medication who’s to say you are taking the right dosage. It could be to strong or to weak. Third most ADD medications need to be taken on a day to day basis. By not doing these things and most of all not being under a health providers care, I can’t stress it enough you are seriously putting yourself at risk.

You need to deal with this as soon as possible since you are taking meds that aren’t yours. Good Luck!