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misdiagnosed???

mike 22

06/18/09

mike 22

Topics:Ask The Experts , ADHD , ADHD Drugs

is tova a acurate test for diagnosing for adhd.I went 2yrs ago and a counselor with adhd he gave me the test.He said because i sat for 21 min and had great reaction and great attention he said he misdiagnosed me.So i quit taking the meds

and one month later i got fired from my job.So i go to my family doctor and i tell him what happend and he puts me back on it.I have been questioning meds ever since is this normal?I know something is wrong with doubting the adhd everyday.I really would love to get your advise on what to do.Please write back.

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