What causes irrational fear while suffering from ADD?
Patient: I have a son in dental school under extreme stress. He seems to be talking about suspicious behavior at the school between the staff. He has become fearful that they are hiding something and that there are people at the school and in his apartment complex after him. He is ADD and takes adderal. He is afraid he is failing and in extreme debt. He is also afraid he has uncovered unethical practices at the school and they (the staff) know it Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. From the available description I feel he is developing paranoid behaviour which could be unrelated to his ADD. I am not sure what medications he is receiving but in case paranoid behaviour is side effect of his medications I feel changing medications can help him.In case he is not receiving any such medication seeking psychiatrist opinion on urgent basis is recommended.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.