I’m a little confused, I know based on my whole life experiences that I do indeed have ADHD; but I don’t know how I should tell my doctor about it? I mean, it’s disrespectful and yet probably would think I want drugs or something. A little help? Thanks.
Dr here; I won’t know unless you ask! I’m not usually planning to offer meds for AHDH unless you bring it up. Some do ADHD assessments in house, most will send you to a counseling provider to have the assessment done. Just need to verify the diagnosis one way or another to justify prescribing controlled meds so the feds don’t come busting down the door of my clinic.
upping this - med student here. I think there are always the docs who assume a patient is drug seeking but much less likely when you have rapport with them and you’ve done your research. Have the conversation and see where it goes! good luck :)