You’ve been calling it just stress for months now. But the missed deadlines keep happening. The forgotten appointments. The projects you care about but can’t seem to finish.
A friend mentions ADHD. You start googling. Suddenly half the symptoms sound familiar, and the other half don’t fit at all.
So is it ADHD? Or something else entirely?
Why ADHD Gets Confused with Other Things
ADHD symptoms overlap with a lot of conditions. That’s what makes it tricky.
You might notice:
- Trouble starting or finishing tasks
- Forgetting what people just told you
- Feeling restless or on edge
- Emotions that spike suddenly
- Starting multiple projects but completing none
- Losing track of time constantly
- Struggling to sit through meetings or conversations
Here’s the catch: anxiety creates these same problems.
So does depression. Stress, trauma, and even sleep issues can make you feel really scattered and unfocused.
That’s why guessing doesn’t work. You need someone who knows how to tell the difference.
Read more: A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Mental Health Needs
Here’s What Really Happens During an Evaluation
At Behavioral and Addiction Services, the evaluation process is very clear and thorough.
Your provider takes time to understand your full situation:
- Your current symptoms and when they started
- How issues affect work, relationships, and daily life
- Your history, including childhood patterns
- Whether other conditions might explain what’s happening
- What’s been tried before and what didn’t work
This assessment takes 60 to 90 minutes. It’s not hurried. Your provider takes time and asks the right questions to find out what’s really going on.
This isn’t about checking boxes on a form. It’s about understanding your specific experience.
Why Professional Testing Makes a Difference
Self-diagnosing online leads to wrong conclusions. Wrong conclusions lead to treatments that don’t help.
Professional psychiatric testing shows the real picture:
- Is it ADHD affecting your focus and organization?
- Is it anxiety making your mind race?
- Is it depression draining your motivation?
- Is it a combination that needs different approaches?
The team at Behavioral and Addiction Services specializes in these evaluations for children, teens, and adults.
We’ve worked with people who thought they had ADHD but were dealing with something else. And people who didn’t think they had ADHD but did.
Getting the right diagnosis changes everything. It means you finally get treatment that actually works.
What Treatment Looks Like
After your evaluation, your provider will create a plan based on what you need.
Here is what the treatment options include:
- Medication management with regular check-ins
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT for emotional regulation
- A combination approach customized for you
All services happen through telehealth, which means:
- Appointments from home
- No commute or parking hassles
- Flexible scheduling that fits your life
- Same quality care, more convenience
You work with the same provider throughout, so you’re not explaining your story over and over to different people.
Get Answers Today
If you’ve been wondering if those are really ADHD symptoms or something else, let’s find out.
Providers at Behavioral and Addiction Services provide a complete assessment.
We understand it’s hard to ask for help. And it’s even harder to live with so many unanswered questions.
It may be ADHD, anxiety, depression, or something else; you will get the clarity you are looking for.
Clarity brings appropriate treatment, and actual progress is a reality.
Ready to get the real deal? Contact Behavioral and Addiction Services today to schedule your evaluation. Get all the answers you need.
FAQs
Do I actually need a referral?
No. You can always contact us directly!
How long does the evaluation take?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes! It often depends on your history.
Is everything confidential?
Yes, it is completely private.
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