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Old Nov 07, 2009, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sunrise View Post
I've heard this is true for some people, but definitely not for all, so be wary of making decisions based on anecdotal evidence. I have been on stimulants for over a year and have not had to increase the dose to get the same effect. In fact, I recently decreased my dose. I don't know if that means my behavioral coping skills are increasing or what, but I am definitely not an example of a person who has needed an ever increasing dose. There are some therapists who work specifically with people with ADHD, sometimes individually and sometimes in group therapy. I think these are really good to explore. When you go for your tests, you could ask the psychologist for the names of such therapists (if your insurance would cover it--I know how it is to be a poor student!)

Good luck. I will be interested to hear what tests you take and if you get the CAARS. I wonder what the personality test would reveal about ADHD?
I agree here too---I was on the same dose of Dexedrine XR for two years before I switched to Vyvanse (due to side effects).

Therapy is an excellent idea for anyone new to ADHD treatment. It takes a long time to learn to restructure oneself and learn to effectively cope with and overcome the difficult aspects of having ADHD. Even when on medication, therapy for ADHD is a good idea.

Personality testing for ADHD is a no-go. His Pdoc must want this for a different reason, but even so I don't agree with it at this time. My two cents~
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Thanks for this!
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