So I wanted to a psychiatrist in atlanta to get diagnosed and after qualitatively discussing my case, she made me take a computer based test that was mostly reflex based ( clicking if a certain image popped up). That test didn’t show any indication of poor performance. I do feel like I have executive dysfunction and they’re asking me to get on wellbutrin. I’m scared to go on meds based on this test alone. Any thoughts, advice?

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Totally understandable!

I took that test as part of my first diagnosis. It supposedly measures our reactivity/impulse control. (If you click too fast on everything, including the wrong ones, then impulse control is low.)

I recommend seeking a second opinion because different doctors may use different diagnosis procedures. My second diagnosis was much more thorough and holistic on the qualitative end, and I was started on Ritalin, the furthest away from Adderall/meth.

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Whoever is telling you that if you take stimulants you have to do so for your whole life has no idea what they’re talking about. Dependency is a risk in people who either misuse stimulants (like taking higher doses or more often than prescribed) or people who take stimulants but who do not have ADHD. Stimulants have actually been proven to reduce the risk of substance abuse in people with ADHD, amongst other things like a reduced risk of suicide and alcoholism. I would suggest you do some additional research from reputable sources.

*You could also see a clinician who isn't a psychiatrist. I ended up seeing another type of clinician for my second diagnosis, and she's been great.

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I did the same test. Started on Wellbutrin because it showed mild symptoms. I ultimately had to be on a stimulant for the best results. Good luck!

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I saw a psychologist for my diagnoses and there was a battery of testing. This test was one of them, but not the only one. CPT3 and CAARS were two of the tests, and I don’t recall the other one; it also included an in-depth interview about all sorts of topics.
I highly recommend a psychologist over a psychiatrist for testing!

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My testing was much more extensive than that. Some tests, they explained, were actually to rule out OTHER causes of similar symptoms. Although a good clinician will acknowledge there are no tests that definitely diagnose adhd. (It’s not like diabetes.) They use a combination of methods to provide a diagnosis (unlikely, likely, probable, certain) That said, ask physician all your questions. Ask what that test told them. Ask to see the report. Ask about your reflexes vs executive disfunction skepticism. What is your diagnosis? What are all the factors that led to the diagnosis? Demand time to discuss the pros and cons of the medication. Why this one? Why not others. What classes of meds will we consider? How long to see impact. How many dose adjustments over how long is typical. Side effects? temporary or lasting? What non drug treatments do they recommend. Are there psychologists they can refer (psychiatrists tend to be drug focused and will spend very little time with you.).

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