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This article talks about ADHD diagnosis for adults. Over diagnosis and over prescription of amphetamines is one of the possible outcomes. What makes diagnosis difficult is
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I went to a general practice doc and he made me feel like a crack addict. Then he informed me I had to be diagnosed by psychologist
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I definitely agree that over-diagnosis is a problem, especially among young adults. However, I think it comes more from unrealistic expectations from others rather than unrealistic goals. There is so much pressure nowadays (pressures that i can speak to as a college student) - everything from academics to extracurriculars to career achievements.
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