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Medication for a 19 year old

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ted19825
ted19825

I have High functioning autism and quite severe ADHD, I was diagnosed at the age of 9, I have not been on any medication for it ever because my mum is really anti-ritalin. I have many issues that most people can do easily such as if there is a subject I don't like I will moan about it for hours until I don't have to do it, I can't read properly as I get bored very easily and not because of anything else like. I can also get very hyperactive and can cause a nuisance in many situations when its not appropriate and I can't concentrate a lot of the time.

Am I too old to get a Ritalin prescription or is there any other medication that can lessen the effects of ADHD.

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  • henry42531
    henry42531

    Posted

    You need a serious help specially for the lack of concentration.I recommend you to contact with a professional to do it.

    Thanks

  • sweepy57
    sweepy57

    Posted

    You must see your GP. I was diagnosed with ADHD aged 55. I was prescibed Ritalin and feel so much better. My concentration levels have increased which has helped with so many other problems. Please see your professional help and ask for medication. Show this to your mum if she is stil against it.
  • alex2234
    alex2234 ted19825

    Posted

    You can consult a doctor and be prescribed medication without your parents consent at that age, and as long as you have the diagnosis forms/medical notes available, your GP should refer you onto psychiatric services who can provide help in the form of medication, counselling or both.

    No you are not too old for Ritalin which is prescribed for adults with ADHD aswell. If you do encounter a GP telling you that, make sure you consult another and get that referral as they are not qualified to treat, assess and diagnose someone with ADHD.

  • A303101
    A303101 ted19825

    Posted

    Adhd does take lots of time to understand and its differant for everyone. ... and med helps 2nd to mental... and do get diagnosed from a professional they do got a testing process for it that accures that med wont make u to depressed. .. as lots of ups n downs with adhd......and. i let my daughter get meds on her own when she was ready..i felt shed just abuse them other weise.... i didnt find out i had till college at 28yrs.
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