Schedule an appointment with a licensed healthcare provider
Be honest about your symptoms, history, and how they affect daily life
Describe specific attention, focus, impulsivity, or hyperactivity problems
Mention when the symptoms started and whether they occur in more than one setting
Bring any past records, school reports, or prior evaluations if available
Ask for an ADHD evaluation or assessment
Complete any questionnaires, interviews, or screening tools the provider uses
Discuss other possible causes, such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or substance use
Follow up if the provider wants more information or a specialist evaluation
If diagnosed, discuss treatment options, including medication and non-medication approaches
Use the medication exactly as prescribed if it is prescribed
Do not request or use Adderall from anyone other than a licensed prescriber