How many of you have been diagnosed with ADHD

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Originally Posted by hooskins

The issue with this misdiagnosis is that is also happens with more serious conditions that require antidepressants, etc.

What I have learned through other peoples experiences and my own is that we should always try alternatives before we pop meds. In our society is so acceptable to do that, but there are other alternatives that do work a lot of the time.

Obviously alternative medicines, acupuncture, meditation, athletics, etc don't always work AND they require a lot of patience. IMO, however, that is always worth the wait rather than risk dangerous side effects.

No doubt. I read an article about a few weeks ago saying that 27 MILLION Americans are on anti-depressants. 27 million!! No way in hell almost 10% of the population is depressed enough to be medicated. Then I stumbled upon this article (a good example of mis-daignosis):

How Many of the 27 Million Americans on Antidepressants Actually Have Undiagnosed Thyroid Disease?