Need a new Doctor I think

[Jen8424]

I had an appointment with my family doctor yesterday to discuss being tested for ADD/ADHD.  This was not something just out of the blue.  I have been going to the doctor for the past 4 years for the same kind of issues.  Trouble concentrating, short temper, having to constantly be moving, trouble getting work accomplished and the list goes on and on.  For the last 4 years that answer has been that I have depression.  
I have been on so many different antidepressants it's not even funny.  I have tried, Welbutrin, Effexor, Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa (just to name a few) of course multiple dosages of each to try to get it right.  And the entire time I have told them that I do not feel depressed.  I feel unhappy because of the complete dysfunction this is causing in my life.  I don't want to harm myself or anyone else.  I haven't lost interest in doing things I enjoy.  I haven't become isolated.  But the same answer keeps coming, it's depression.  
I finally told them I want to be tested for anything possible.  Thyroid, hormones, vitamin deficientcy and so on.  Imagine that ALL of the tests came back normal and I am in perfect health.  So finally I ask to be tested for ADD/ADHD.  And the doctor informs me that he has no idea to proceed with an adult asking about being tested for ADHD.  He gave me a test to complete that is for children and referred me to a behavioral health place.  I had already made an appointment there and was told that they don't have anyone that specializes in ADHD.  He told me to come back when I find out that it is not depression and maybe he can do something.  But he will not prescribe me with any medications to try at all.  I think I need to go to a new doctor but right now I don't have insurance and with my family dr. I don't have to pay upfront, I am just billed.  No other doctors will do that.  Does anyone have any ideas?  After more than 4 years of this, I'm ready to try anything.

[benjimom]

What about seeing a psychiatrist??

[Sandman2]

  Ya Jen, you really do need a new doctor.  Finding one could be interesting because it sounds like you are in a  small town.
   What you can find is information!   I recently recommended these sites because they have more of an adult orientation.  Take a look at them and see if that answers some of your questions.  If you still feel like ADD is something you might have, its possible that you may have to travel a bit to find a doctor that will treat you.  
   By the way, depression is not unusual in people with ADHD.  In fact, you might want to get the book,  "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley. Which ties it all together for you.
    Anyway the sites I recommended to a prior poster were:
For a different perspective check out -
         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rybVzoKOwWA
  And for a pretty mature, but kind of chaotic view (well the creator has ADD) check out http://jeffsaddmind.com/for-first-time-visitors
    For just plain facts and pretty all encompassing -
http://www.supreme.state.az.us/casa/prepare/adhd.html