Many GP doctors just don't believe adults as well a female has ADHD; others like my GYN when I ran out of my prescriptions asked for my meds he laughed said "I always thought you were nuts" ; but gave them to me with a 6 month refills. I think if a doctor really knows you they don't often think about giving you something you need without that look. I hate to say it ; but I think your doctor doesn't believe in ADHD or you and that why he gave you that look. Now saying that it not you because I know how difficult it is to be without the meds and if he would just learn about ADD/ADHD he would not have to send you somewhere to get medication. It will take some time; but if you explain to this doctor who administers the testing your situation hopefully something can be worked out. I saw a children psychiatrist I found in the back of the book driven to distraction and made a appointment . I never saw anyone else about it. I still see a children psychiatrist because most adult psychiatrist don't always get the ADD/ADHD thing and how this feel like we are messing up our lives. However like now I don't have work or insurance I will see my GYN in August and get my prescriptions from him. I haven't seen the psychiatrist in over 8 months without the insurance I can't afford him.

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I bet that was frustrating. I sometimes dread going to the doctor because I feel like I don't ever get the time and attention I need to get a complete diagnosis. Doctors sometimes seem so rushed. And when you don't have insurance and have to pay for all this out of your own pocket -- it just adds to the stress. I feel for you.

I did some research on ADDitude and came up with some alternatives that might provide a little relief. Until you track down a doctor that is willing to work with you, you might try alternative ADHD treatments such as supplements or dietary adjustments. These options typically cost less than medical options. Some people have had great success with non-medical ADHD treatments.

Alternative ADHD Treatments: Can Diet Ease Symptoms?

Natural Remedies as ADHD Treatments

Also, since you are currently without health insurance, you may want to check out these articles about financing ADHD treatment.

I wish you the best of luck. Dena

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Thank you both very! I will definitely be using more of the resources I find on here...I'm new to this so it's kind of overwhelming at times.

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Although I haven't been officially diagnosed, I know I have ADD, with a little bit of ADHD thrown in for good measure. I'm off the charts with the symptoms, and I've had the symptoms since I was a child. Just knowing more about it, naming it, and researching the treatments, and trying to work with it, is making a difference.

I can't afford medical treatment, and I don't really want to go that route anyway, so I am interested in the wholistic alternatives. I'm especially interested in the nutrition angle. I can already feel a difference, just with eating more protein-rich foods, especially at breakfast and lunch. My next step will be the fish oil capsules. I also eat tuna or other fish twice a week. I've found that bringing snacks from home, rather than eating junk food from the vending machines at work, helps my attitude and focus at work. I eat cheese and crackers, or peanut butter and crackers, or sunflower seeds or peanuts. I can tell when I'm running low, and need to recharge with a protein break.

Now, if I could just put my hyper-focus to work on more important things than Facebook forums, games, or web surfing, I could really get a lot accomplished. I have no doubt that will come. Right now, I'm just taking baby steps, trying to unlearn the bad habits of a lifetime, and replace them with good habits. That will take time.

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