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15 Sep 2008 @ 11:40 AM
JD Join Date: Mon 15th Sep 2008
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Help! How to choose the right Dr. to diagnose and treat adult ADD.

Hi everyone;

I have spent some time looking through the site. I have finnally come to terms with somehting I have suspected for years - I have ADD and possible AD/HD/LD. Whoo hoo!

Actually its reallly sad and has taken a sever toll on my life.

I am looking for suggestions of a sepcific Dr. or how to locate a GOOD Dr. to help me diagnose and treat my ADD.

I live in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.

Thanks everyone in advance.

JD

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26 Sep 2008 @ 6:19 AM Reply # 1
ProzacKat Join Date: Fri 26th Sep 2008
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hmmmm

well i guess that depends on what you're looking for. There's a lot of ppl who treat ADHD. Personally, I only do medication management. i see a psychiatrist every few months and we talk about meds, moods, medical changes. A lot of ppl benefit from therapy or alternative forms of treatment, though. I just looked through the behavior specialists on my insurance plan and found an MD. Turns out i am unhappy after a few years with her bedside manner and am looking for another. There are a lot of psychologists that specialize in ADD and can prescribe meds and do therapy. And lots of other medical professionals that work in that field doing various types and levels of therapy. You might try searching the web for an area support group near you. And from there you could probably find referrals.

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