Newly diagnosed adult ADHD

[Perks247]

Hi all, just looking for some advice.

I was diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) 3 months ago and was prescribed medication by a very well credentialed physc.

The meds unfortunately do nothing, I’ve gone through all the dosages and have no noticeable reduction in symptoms ( no side effects either).

He has just prescribed me a much larger dose and said this is a “last ditch effort “ and that I’m the only one he’s seen who hasn’t responded to this medication .

Everything I’ve read suggests it’s rare that you find the right type of meds the first time and that it’s a marathon not a sprint. Very much at odds with what the physc. Is telling me.

Not sure where to go from here, has anyone had the same situation?

The diagnosis by the way fits like a glove and have been told the same by a GP, a physcologist (4 sessions) and now a Physciatrist.

To be honest it’s starting to wear me down and all the baggage from my past (that all ADDers seem to have) is coming back to haunt me.

Hoping to find someone with a similar story.

[Croix]

Dear Perks247 ~

I regret the long time it has taken for you to receive a response to your post. Please rest assured this is nothing to do with you personally or the subject matter of your post.

Sometimes the system we use does not work as we would like it to.

I sympathize that your are facing a dilemma, your diagnosis seems to be agreed upon by GP, Psychologist and Psychiatrist, so may be correct.

Medication is another matter, my condition is different from yours being anxiety related, however the selection of the correct medication that did what it was supposed to do with minimal side effects took a very long time.

An uncomfortable process as one had to put up with side effects, then tail off one med before starting another. When that did not work properly the whole process repeated again.

I'm pleased to say that now my regimen is good, minimizes my symptoms and has negligible side effects.

I had no experience with your condition and consequently can't really comment on your situation, I can only say getting the right prescription for me was a long trial and error process and strongly suspect it may true be for other conditions too.

If you are unsure about what is being offered would you consider getting a second opinion about the medication? This is a normal thing to do and all just about all medical practitioners are happy to cooperate.

In all this do you have support? Maybe a family member or friend to talk things over with and lighten the burden. It can lead to fresh ideas and new perspectives too as wel as not feeling alone.

We are here and will welcome you whenever you wish to talk

Croix