Suggest treatment for symptoms of ADHD and stress
Patient: Hello, I have a 23 year old daughter that exhibits ADHD symptoms. When away from us i.e. university etc, she has abuse marijuana , alcohol , constantly lies to us and needs money. She is very intelligent and yes people go to her for help and yet she can't seem to score well all around. when immense pressure where she had to pass three remedial courses for a carribean medical school (after being home for the summer) she managed a 89 %, a 92% and on the third course repition only a 69%. she has issues with aleopicia and is very attractive and will be friends with guys who pay attention to her! Because she has long hair the alexia is well hidden. It has increased with the stress of medical school and i have asked her many times if she wants to leave the program. she refuses. i m lost and afraid , live in Toronto and want to try and help her . please help Doctor: DearWe understand your concernsI went through your details. If your daughter refuses to discontinue her course, please do not compel her. She is doing what her intellect says. Let her be happy and do it. You can ask her to consult a psychologist who can counsel her and teach her to cop with stressful situation and time management. In fact she should learn it from her experience. Prolonged stress can affect her health adversely. She shows ADHD symptoms may not mean she has ADHD. Please consult a psychologist.Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.Good luck.