“What’s wrong with me?” Emily asked herself. She wasn’t sure what was happening to her. She hadn’t felt happy for a while and couldn’t stay focused on her work. Random thoughts kept racing through her head and she worried about silly things. Emily finally consulted with her physician who thought she had Attention Deficit Disorder and prescribed her medication to treat this condition. Unfortunately, it didn’t work; Emily felt discouraged. She told her physician what happened at her follow-up visit and her physician recommended she undergo a psychological evaluation to pinpoint the problem. He referred Emily to Dr. Quarto who conducted a thorough interview regarding her current problems and history and then administered a series of psychological tests designed to accurately identify her problem areas.
Dr. Quarto found that Emily suffered from an anxiety disorder –not ADD – and provided her with several doable, concrete recommendations and a different type of medication. Weeks later Emily still struggled some with anxiety, but the relief she experienced meant that she could enjoy life again!
Maybe you or your child have been struggling to find an answer to a problem like Emily - whether it's an emotional, behavioral, learning or attention problem. Perhaps these problems have placed a strain on your relationships or how well you've performed at work or school. If so, what are you waiting for? Call Dr. Quarto now to schedule an appointment. You're an assessment away from a brighter tomorrow! (615-403-5227)