How do I talk to my therapist about ADD?

How to Talk to Your Doctor About ADHD

1. Step 1: Don’t Worry About Your Doctor Labeling You.
2. Step 2: Make a Specific Appointment to Discuss Your ADHD Symptoms.
3. Step 3: Explain Your Symptoms of ADHD With Real-Life Examples.
4. Step 4: Be Honest With Your Doctor If You’ve Tried Someone Else’s ADHD Medication.

Can a therapist tell if you have ADHD?

Attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) can be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a pediatrician or family doctor, a nurse practitioner, a neurologist, a master level counselor, or a social worker.

How do I get diagnosed with ADD?

For an accurate diagnosis, the following are recommended:

1. A history of the adult’s behavior as a child.
2. An interview with the adult’s life partner, parent, close friend, or other close associate.
3. A thorough physical exam that may include neurological testing.
4. Psychological testing.

Is it OK to ask your therapist personal questions?

So you shouldn’t take it personally if your therapist doesn’t answer your question. It’s not about you; it’s about them, their personal style, their approach to the work, and the way they understand the therapeutic process. It is part of the therapeutic process, and for most therapists, is part of the therapeutic work.

How do you get tested for ADD?

Brain Wave Tests The scan is approved for use in children ages 6 to 17, but is meant to be used as a part of a complete medical and psychological exam. Other tests help diagnose other medical conditions that mimic ADHD. But they don’t diagnose ADHD.

Should therapists allow clients to ask personal questions?

On the one hand is the question of whether or not clients should ask personal questions and whether or not their therapists should answer them. The traditional Freudian answer to that question is that clients can ask, but therapists should not answer.

Should you bring your ADHD diagnosis to your doctor?

You can bring it to your regular primary care doctor, and they can score it for you. A psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, or nurse practitioner could also do it for you, he adds. Although ADHD cannot be cured, it can be treated. “In most cases, people wait too long to bring their ADHD symptoms up to their physicians,” says Ramsay.

How do I tell my therapist that I don’t remember my story?

You can say, “I’m feeling like you don’t remember my story or details about me when I come to our sessions,” or, “I feel like I’ve repeated a few things in our conversations together, and I hope that my story is not getting lost on you or confused with others.” It gives them a chance to know how you are feeling and what you are noticing in session.

Do therapists get along with their clients?

Some therapists are touched by their clients’ concern. Others are unsure how—or even whether—to answer. At the same time, both clients and therapists are learning new things about each other, ranging from what the inside of their homes look like to how comfortable they are with the technology we’re all using to keep in touch and keep working.