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Suggest Treatment For AHAD
Good Morning:
Let me start off by saying that I have ADHD and I've been taking a combination of Adderall and Vyvanse for a few years now and it has done wonders with improving my focus and concentration at work and at home. I've had the same doctor for the length of time mentioned above; but I feel it's time to change physicians for a bunch of reasons.
First off, it's a 2 hour transit time, there and back; so that in itself is a huge burden.
Secondly, her office hours are during my work hours; so I always have to take time from work in order to see her.
Lastly, she tends to forget things such as what scripts are due on which days: and required details on the scripts like the quantity and her signature. By doing this, I will have to return to her office to get a new script; which costs me time and money that I do not have.
Furthermore, I get the feeling like I'm inconveniencing her when I have to contact her about these situations. It wasn't like this in the beginning; which is why I endured the transit times and her office hours.
Prior to taking Adderall and Vyvanse, I did try other medications; but nothing worked.
I don't want to go through a song and a dance when seeing a new doctor; so I guess my question would be how I should I approach the new doctor about taking Adderall and Vyvanse: and how I should go about screening doctors in my search.
Let me start off by saying that I have ADHD and I've been taking a combination of Adderall and Vyvanse for a few years now and it has done wonders with improving my focus and concentration at work and at home. I've had the same doctor for the length of time mentioned above; but I feel it's time to change physicians for a bunch of reasons.
First off, it's a 2 hour transit time, there and back; so that in itself is a huge burden.
Secondly, her office hours are during my work hours; so I always have to take time from work in order to see her.
Lastly, she tends to forget things such as what scripts are due on which days: and required details on the scripts like the quantity and her signature. By doing this, I will have to return to her office to get a new script; which costs me time and money that I do not have.
Furthermore, I get the feeling like I'm inconveniencing her when I have to contact her about these situations. It wasn't like this in the beginning; which is why I endured the transit times and her office hours.
Prior to taking Adderall and Vyvanse, I did try other medications; but nothing worked.
I don't want to go through a song and a dance when seeing a new doctor; so I guess my question would be how I should I approach the new doctor about taking Adderall and Vyvanse: and how I should go about screening doctors in my search.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.
It is also important that you work closely with your psychiatrist. Do trust him fully. If you do not trust the current psychiatrist, find a psychiatrist whom you can trust wholly. That trust makes cure easier and fuller.
Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.
It is also important that you work closely with your psychiatrist. Do trust him fully. If you do not trust the current psychiatrist, find a psychiatrist whom you can trust wholly. That trust makes cure easier and fuller.
Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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