novalis comments on How well defined is ADHD? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: novalis 16 November 2012 10:42:17AM 1 point [-]

My suggestion: Find a psychiatrist who is willing to let you experiment with medications and see what works. Try all of the different stimulant types, starting with the oldest (because it's the best-understood). If none of them work for you, then you'll have to find other means to work on your focus issues; talk therapy is not likely to make a difference. I'm sure Ask Metafilter can recommend someone in your area who fits this description.

Comment author: jsalvatier 16 November 2012 04:21:24PM 0 points [-]

Huh, why Ask Metafilter?

Comment author: novalis 17 November 2012 05:08:36AM 1 point [-]

Because they found someone good for a friend of mine. And the prevailing community standards there mean that you simply don't get snarky or useless answers; you get useful answers or nothing at all. Which is rather nice.