Hey everyone. Recently I've been thinking that I may have Adult ADHD. I'm 28 years old and in the middle of a career change. I've been having a really hard time focusing in everything that I need to do to make this a success, even though I know how important this is. I've always joked that I would have been diagnosed with ADD when I was a kid, because I've always been kind of "all over the place". I'm always moving, jumping around from idea to idea, starting on businesses that could be very successful until I find another that's even more appealing, leaving things half-done, etc. I get so mad at myself because I don't think I have any self control over things like this, but someone suggested I get checked for ADD.

I took quite a few online diagnosis tests, and scored off the charts on all of them. Every one of them suggested that I see a professional. They even awoke me to things I would do as a kid (I'm 28) that were signs of it.

My question is "should I go see my general care doc first or should I go directly to a psychiatrist?" My feeling is that my general doc would just refer me to a shrink, so why waste the money on the initial visit.

Any suggestions?

By the way, it's never fun to think something's wrong with you, but if I find that I do have ADD, it would feel like a huge weight's been lifted. It would explain so much about my life and hopefully help me to get back on track. Anyone else feel this way?

Check the CHADD website. They've got a listing of various types of ADD resources/specialists you might find helpful. I've heard pediatricians might be a good source to find out about where to get ADD testing since they deal with it in kids.

I don't think you'd have to go in for a visit, just call and say you'd like to know who'd they recommend for adult ADD testing.

I agree about how helpful getting an ADD diagnosis can be. It certainly explained a lot with me as well and I've been able to put the knowledge to use. :)

Howdy fellow Texan...You do not indicate which area of Texas you are in but should you happen to be near the Midland area I see a great doc there for my ADD. I know my profile list Georgetown as my location which is true but I actually travel the distance to see my ADD doctor. People ask me why I go so far instead of seeing some one in the Austin area.....my truthful response is that I am real picky as to who I send my brain to.

If this appeals to you or you are near this area and do not wish to publicly post you can private message me, so your exact location won't be visibly publicly. I won’t retain your information long enough to break any confidences-lol.

Is adult ADHD possible - or can you now recognise similaritis to childhood?