I haven't been very informed since/with Jeremy's ADD diagnosis. It's not that I don't care what is happening or what's going on with him. I've simply taken a step back to let him explore this on his own and figure out where he wants to go and how he wants to handle it. We have exchanged some information in passing but we haven't taken the time together to sit down and really talk about details other than the symptoms.
I was hoping Jeremy would post and inform us all. Maybe he forgot (ha! ADD joke)! The ADD he has is actually ADHD predominately inattentive or ADHD-I. With ADHD-I, the I cancels out the H - which is the hyperactivity. The above link is quite good at explaining and Jeremy has more information from the psychologist he can share (maybe tonight, he says). The psychologist calls it Adult ADD with an emphasis on inattentive. Every search I have done on Adult ADD inattentive, takes me to ADHD-I. The papers Jeremy has brought home also reference ADHD.
Jeremy did see his psychologist yesterday. The plan has changed, as has the diagnosis. He told Jeremy he wanted to explore medication with him (I don't have the names or side effects) as a 1st treatment option and some minor behavior modifications, such as writing lists or instructions. Jeremy now has to go back to our family physician, with the recommendations from the psychologist to get a prescription. I didn't know this but, a psychologist can't write prescriptions, a psychiatrist can. We also found out that Jeremy's doctor and our psychologist have (ahem) run into each other before. We may be looking for a new doctor for Jeremy!
As always, don't be shy with any questions. We're learning too!
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