Hi Luce ( Love the name : light) I am in my 50s. I have thought for years that I was ADD. But a pdoc told me many years ago that I could not be ADD because coffee makes me hyper. So I just thought he was right.

Recently a therapist told me I absolutly am ADD. And he is wrong about the coffee thing as a dx. So I am still not positive. I truely believe I am. I do have the symptoms. Although my regular doctor told me she would not give me medication for it. Because I have anxiety problems. That's all I can say about it relating to me.

As for your concerns. I cannot imagine why a doctor would laugh at your presenting symptoms. I cannot imagine why a doctor would think you are wasting her time. If she does think that, would you be willing to go to a different doctor? Because you deserve someone who will respect your intuitions.

Good luck with your appointment. And trust your heart's knowing. Perhaps I should not say that here. but I am saying it anyway.