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Getting a definitive ADHD diagnosis is difficult, as the above poster said. It used to be easier to obtain medication for it but because stimulant medication abuse is becoming more common and many feel that ADHD is too quickly diagnosed by many practitioners, there are often many hoops to jump though. It may very well be that this doc is against medication (believe it or not, there are some psychologists and psychiatrists who still "don't believe in" ADHD as a real disorders. It might just be that you found a guy who is one of those nonbelievers. I quoted this one statement because actually, many do go their doctors and simply report the symptoms of forgetfulness, carelessness, and restlessness and walk out with a prescription for a stimulant (hence the rampant abuse of stimulant medication). So just because you are seeing a psychiatrist doesn't mean this was your last resort.

I would see a neuropsychologist or another psychiatrist. Maybe do a little bit of research on them (most who have a website will list the disorders that they treat). That will save you some time avoiding the nonbelievers. However, responsible doctors who diagnose and treat ADHD often require a full evaluation. This requires an extensive medical history, talking with you, possible talking to family members, possibly a battery of tests to rule out other possibilities such as learning disorders, etc.