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if there's a support group in your area. There's an organization called CHADD, for ADD people and their families. Google them, and you can find out if they have a group in your area. They can probably point you in the right direction. There are a lot of good books out there, and probably a lot of good resources as well. I got my diagnosis after going to a psychiatrist and talking with him for about 40 minutes. "Sounds like you could benefit from ADD medication," he said, and away we went. ADD is often misdiagnosed. I am now successfully medicated, in part because my niece was diagnosed with ADD and my sister recognized my own traits in her.

If you have a regular doctor and a good relationship with him/her, he/she can prescribe you medication. That's what my sister's GP does for her daughter. Bring a copy of the questionnaire you took when you go in to see your doctor. Good luck, and let us know what happens.