need a understanding Dr.

[kris618]

I live in massachusetts the north shore area,I am having a hard time finding the right doctor for my add problem, I was diagnosed as akid with it but my mom refused to put me on meds,now as adult its 10 times worst I tried to start nursing school 6 months ago but had to drop out because of add.I was told I had depression too and have been on every anti depressant you can think of any way the bottom line is i need a good dr. if any one knows of one please help me,I want to pursue my dream to be nurse but I can't being like this.So if anyone knows of anything to help please let me know

[RStern]

Be careful about what advice you take.  You do not simply want to go to your Doctor and get "hooked up" with medications.

Considering your history - it is understandable that you might be struggling with ADHD.  But then again, maybe you are not.  Start with telling your physician what you shared with us.  Get a lot of support.

I am on the N. Shore area myself - and will try to brainstorm some options for you.  The best advice of course would be to find an expert or specialist in dealing with Adult ADHD (assuming that diagnosis is correct).

Good luck,

Rory

[Captain_Rit]

please listen to your doctor over what she says.    i would recommend someone who specializes in adhd.    if you would like to im me or email me its sk8tolive149 and then email is the same @aol.com i will do my best to help you because i have been through all of these struggles before.

[Jennifer375]

Just go see your gp and tell him what you said here,,, getting a diagnosis of ADD is pretty easy for an adult and he will hook you up with amphetamines which will probably help lift the depression if its not soley a seritonin issue because other hormone imbalances can cause depression and amphetamines are good for lifting the mood so long as they dont make you overly jittery.

On the negative side though, over time these medicines can build up in your system changing the chemistry of your over all body, and can potentially cause anxiety problems in the long run not to mention health problems once the body is adaquitly saturated in them.

*Wishing you happyness*