Open Question: ADD- not sure if i should see a doctor?
Ok, so im almost 100% sure i have ADD but im too afraid to go to the doctors because i know its diagnosed wayyy to much in the u.s and I think my doctors will just think im another college kid trying to get prescribed something so i can sell it (which im not). At the end of my high school years and now into my third year of college im having the HARDEST time focusing on anything, and its almost not even controllable anymore, i try and force myself to focus because i actually want to learn but for some reason my head wont let me do it. I've had to repeat courses 2-3 times (intro classes for that matter) for this reason. I put things off all week because i cant bear to make myself do anything (even though i want to) unless i have 2 cans of red bull or tons of coffee. Im ALWAYS tired, like to the point where even after 8hrs of sleep im falling asleep in class. this feeling is consuming me and i cant take it anymore! Ive considered other options such as anemia, diet, and exercise but im a dietetics major so I know how to fuel my body and im not anemic. You could say i have anxiety but i think that stems from not being able to get things done, ive been on anxiety meds before but it didnt do anything and im not depressed. Do you think i should go to a doctor about this? and if so how do i even start that convo? Also my sister has ADHD is ADD/ADHD hereditary?