Struggling with Focus and Attention: Seeking Help for Possible ADD

I'm not diagnosed, but my dad has ADD and I have pretty significant issues with focus and attention, especially since going to college. I'm not sure how to go about getting help for this. I have a therapist, should I bring this up with her?

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Mountain.Allie

2y ago

I would bring it up. I sought out getting the official diagnosis through an Autism and ADHD clinic. The testing was intense. Thankfully, they also have therapists that are specialized in Neurodiversity and it helped immensely.

truly.caroline

2y ago

Definitely bring it up to therapist!!! I just got diagnosed ADHD this year after leaving for college. If you want to talk at all, feel free to reach out!

leviathansteeth

2y ago

Thank you!!!

InSearchOfFocus

2y ago

Hey! Had a similar experience too - absolutely bring this up. Finally getting a diagnosis was super helpful for me in general but helped with my focus problems in general too. Went from spacing out 10x per lecture on average to 2-0 times. I’m so grateful for it

zucchini64

2y ago

talking to a therapist about it would be very beneficial..!

scrunklyscrimblo

2y ago

absolutely!!!

OGScientist

2y ago

Yes! This will guide you in the right direction whether you have it or not.

leviathansteeth

2y ago

Thank you! 😊

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