I think that psychiatrists just don't know enough about Asperger Syndrome and ADD to be able to diagnose us with them, so they prefer not to label us because they can't. I do think they hand out medication to freely though and they don't have a clear enough picture of the problems. I don't think I will even go to another psychiatrist rather go to a psychologist instead, one that has some knowledge in the area of Asperger's and ADD.
IreneS wrote:
My psychiatrist prescribed me medication for ADHD without diagnosing me with with it. He diagnosed me with AS and BPII and thought that was enough, but it's not the same thing and those diagnosis doesn't give you a prescription for Concerta. He also said that if the Concerta works it's one more indication that I have ADHD, but the Concerta didn't work, so I stopped.
Yeah, a second opinion is probably a good idea, maybe for me as well.
I think a second opinion would be a good idea for you also.
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