I can’t seem to ever concentrate. My friend says Adderall helps him concentrate. How do I find out if it’s a good option for me?

Make sure you talk to your doctor. most people find that for ADHD a combination of medication and talk therapy or other ways of coping is the most effective. You will want to make sure your doctor has experience with ADHD and that they know all about it. you may want to ask about more natural treatments and try those first and then turn to meds. It's really up to you and your doctor to decide the best path for you. you must experience issues in more than one aspect of life for a diagnosis. if you do decide on meds your doctor will prescribe different doses and drugs and see what works best for you.

If you are considering medication to help you focus, it's best to see a psychiatrist / trained doctor or professional first! They are trained to know what medications help what symptoms, and if they see fit, they would be able to give you the correct dosage of a medication. The medication or the dosage that works for your friend may not be best for you - and a doctor would know best. Have you ever talked to your friend about how he felt before taking Adderall? If he felt similar to how you feel now, that may be another good reason for you to see a professional!

You could try researching more on the use of Adderall. Since it is a drug, educating yourself on the risks and benefits to see if it would be suitable for you is important. Everyone's body works differently, so stick to your gut. Reaching out to a family doctor or mental health professional is also helpful since they are trained and educated in medications for mental health.

Hello there! I can definitely understand having difficulty concentrating-you are certainly not alone in that. Adderall is a common medication prescribed by a doctor to help with concentration so the best way to find out if it is a good option for you is to seek support from your doctor and let them know your concerns. From there they may refer you to another professional to explore whether the difficulty concentrating is related to ADHD and/or determine other factors that may be contributing this difficulty (ie past trauma, anxiety, difficulty with time management, lack of motivation). Know that Adderall is not the only "solution" to help with concentration, and though it helps for some individuals, like your friend, there are also other options to help you out and improve your day to day life like learning strategies and coping skills. It absolutely does not hurt to seek support from your doctor and explore what option(s) would work for you. All the best, good luck and I believe in you!

Talk with your healthcare provider about different options to improve concentration. Ask if Adderall could be a good option. But don't limit yourself to just that - one solution won't work for everyone. Since you are having difficulty concentrating, you could look into an ADHD diagnosis - this would also be something you could speak about with your healthcare provider. Before you do so, educate yourself and search online for different ADHD symptoms and see if you relate to them. A good source is ADDITUDE, and here is one of their articles: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-checklist/. I have difficulty concentrating at times as well and have personal experience with ADHD. Know that there is no miracle pill. Medication may help, but you may still find challenges concentrating even while taking medication. So, a multi-faceted approach may be recommended. And again, talk with a healthcare professional about your options and what you can start doing to help improve your concentration.

I would say then it would be an appropriate option to make a appointment with your physician to ensure that all your needs are being met. What may be good for your friend may not be good for you, but there are many options for the doctor to try with you. Oftentimes, your physician may want you to seek counseling as well to make sure there isn't an underlying mental health issue causing the perceived lack of concentration. Undiagnosed mental health issues can often have lack of concentration as a symptom, and are often manageable once diagnosed. It is certainly worth checking it out :)

You can always talk with a therapist and ask them what they think is best for you. Always do whatever you are comfortable with as well. If you do not feel comfortable taking medication, there are always other options for you. There's different tests you can take to see if you have ADHD normally taken by a psychologist. Seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist, I think would be better than a therapist if you want medication. If you do not, I would recommend the therapist. Talking to family members is always a good choice before talking to a professional because they usually know what's best for you.

The best way is to find a behavioral therapist who is able to evaluate you for Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder. I was diagnosed as an adult, and I wish someone had helped me find information like this sooner! There are a series of questions and activities that they will have you do to evaluate your baseline and determine if something like Adderall or many other ADHD medication might help you with some of the things that you are struggling with. It is very important that you get evaluated and don’t take someone else’s medication as these drugs can have lasting effects and the doses need to be figured out by a doctor. I wish you all the best and I hope you find the assistance you need!

well having problem with concentration can always be troublesome not being able to do the things with focus and not being able to enjoy it while doing due to loss of difficulty on focusing on same thing for a long time. Though it does not mean use of chemical substance without proper consultation with a professional is not a good idea. Reaching for help and consulting you're problem with a family member or going to the therapy for support might be a solution .The Adderall is a drug normally use for ADHD so in my opinion diagnosing the reason behind problem might be solution .

You should talk to a psychiatrist. A doctor will be able to help you pick out a medication that works for you. Your friend's experience, medical history, and physiological response to medication might be different from your own. It is very important to talk to a healthcare professional about medications that you would like to change. Please don't buy or use street drugs OR other people's prescription drugs to help you concentrate. Instead you can work with a qualified psychiatrist who can help you figure out the best solution to your specific issue. I wish you the best of luck.