Could I have been misdiagnosed with Depression/Anxiety instead of ADHD?

Question

I have the feelings of anxiety and depression, I take Paxil, Klonopin & Trazodone for it. It works for a while then depression kicks in. My anxiety is usually very controlled. I just don't know if I've been misdiagnosed and have ADHD. I can't concentrate, I'm tired...i've always been restless but not necessarily hyper.

Anyone have any information I can use??

Answer 1

Absolutely!

I had overwhelming anxiety. It turned out to be a chemical they put in food called sucralose. And it is in a lot of stuff. From fitness water to tomato sauce.

Sucralose is what Splenda is. Sadly, the package doesn't have to say Splenda or diet to have sucralose in it. You have to read labels.



Sucralose is poison. It ruined five years of my life. I had a laundry list of medical problems while taking it, including overwhelming anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, gastrointestinal issues and more.

Go ahead, google: anxiety splenda or anxiety sucralose or insomnia splenda or insomnia sucralose



The slogan, "Made from sugar..." is very misleading. Splenda might be made from sugar, but it is far from sugar. The resulting chemical is an organochloride (chlorocarbon). Organochlorides are typically poisons.



carbon monoxide - made from oxygen so its like a breath of fresh air

Answer 2

Being tired and sort of unsettled emotionallycan be part of your depression/anxiety.  The medications you are taking are appropriate for depression/anxiety.  ADHD tends to run across spectrums.  In other words, you pretty much have it wherever you go.  Hyperactivity is the hallmark for ADHD so when you say you aren't hyper, you rule out at least 2 forms of ADHD.

Answer 3

According to the symptoms and medications you're taking it seems you are bipolar. ADHD is a different situation but the best thing for you to do is to see an specialist just to make sure. Keep in mind you may need to see another doctor just to get a second opinion.

Answer 4

that's a hard question because of the fact that ADD/ADHD are codependent with depression/anxiety for most of the time and it can be just one of them.go to a neurologist to find out.

Answer 5

You most likely do not have adhd. I suffer from deppression and take celexa.  when im severly deppressed i am unable to concentrate as well. It has to do with your central nervous system(cns) slowing down. It's similar to when someone takes downers like alcohol or marijuana and are unable to concentrate. Talk to your doctor about changing ur meds, consult them b4 doing so.

Answer 6

I'm not qualified to answer that for you, but I think these meds are given out too often. We all get anxious, but God tells us not to be. We have to give our problems to him. He can help you if you ask. These pills can have negative long term affects on your body and mind. WIthdrawal can be horrible, then you must up your intake eventually. There is nothing wrong with having ADHD. I think it should be a disorder to try and label everyone. Creative artistic people get depressed more often. And some of the smartest articulate men have what some would call ADHD. Glen Beck does, he is a talk show host and is on t.v. He is brilliant and funny. If you are not suicidal or anything, I would just flush them. You can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. God said he does not give us a spirit of fear, but a sound mind.

Answer 7

I agree with the first 2 answers above ...  lack of concentration and fatigue are symptoms of depression ...

a sleep study to determine if you are getting quality sleep and a regular physical activity (sports team, exercise regime of your own, swimming, running, martial arts) ...  might help with some of the symptoms ...  even if you get off some of the meds ...

Answer 8

well you'd have to explain better...because you could have ADD that is just the attention part without the hyperactive part...in men or boys they tend to be more frustrated and/or aggressive with it..unless a girl who has it real bad....so you sure take enough of the big meds...why do you think your misdiagnosed?..I mean depression is one thing...being sad not caring or wanting to do anything...don't care how you look or feel...any or all of those things...whereas ADD is just that..can't concentrate....can't finish homework schoolwork..stuff at work or stuff to do at home...drift off with different thoughts on your own or when someone is trying to talk to you....then like at school kids daydream and if they have the ADHD part..they may squirm get up and run around..be obnoxious....etc...get a 2nd opinion then..good luck

Answer 9

They are symptoms of depression & anxiety. See www.wrongdiagnosis.com if you like. I address ADD & ADHD in sections 22 - 25, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Depression: section 2: view page R first. Anxiety: section 6: view page N first. Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily. They should be certified as being free of mercury, and if containing vitamin E, it should be shown as from a natural source; otherwise it is synthetic: avoid it! Consume with an orange, grapefruit, or their freshly squeezed juice, or another good antioxidant. Consider taking a 100% natural vitamin B complex, daily.

Drink 2 - 4 cups of green tea, daily: preferably honey/lemon ginseng, from Celestial Seasonings: supermarket tea, or health food aisles. As with all herbal/green teas, use lemon/lime, and/or a little sweetener (NOT ARTIFICIAL!!!) but no cream, or milk. Exercise daily.

Xylitol is preferable, (health food stores) or fruit sugar (fructose, such as "Fruisana", from supermarket sugar aisles) or even a little honey, because these will reduce "sugar spikes", which later deplete you of energy. Ginseng reputedly boost energy levels. Ginseng: Panax Ginseng (Chinese/Korean/Japanese), panax quinquefolius (American) Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian)). It is also known as man root, life root and heal all.  Have a high protein breakfast of fish, or scrambled eggs and possibly bacon (these provide a lasting energy boost: no carbohydrates for 2 hrs, or extremely little. Eat in accordance with your "nutritional type":- enter that term in the searchbar at http://www.mercola.com/

Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables (especially broccoli, and spinach, with lemon, or vinegar), and fruit. Have a medical checkup, (thyroid function, adrenals, etc.) including blood tests, for low iron levels. Many people in Western countries are lacking in minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, and calcium, so it is a good idea to have those levels checked as well.

Answer 10

Take control of your life and quit relying on meds.  Total cop out.

Answer 11

Can you go off your Klonopin? You should know that drug is about as addicting as a drug can be, especially a legal drug. I would say that a dignosis of depression/mania may be a more accurate description of your illness based on what little info I have.

Answer 12

dude NO i have adhd they are nothing alike