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ccartwright3
Joined 2017
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Prescription medication for ADHD and anxiety

7 years ago

I have been taking medication for ADHD on and off (mostly "on") for about 10 years. I am currently 31. I am very interested in teaching in Latin America, France, or possibly Africa. However, I am concerned about the following possible situations:

1) The possibility of not being granted a visa due to not being able to obtain a letter from my doctor stating that I am in "good mental health" and "free of any mental illness." I have seen that as a requirement for some specific programs, but I'm having trouble finding general yet country-specific information.

2) Not being able to find a doctor that will be able to prescribe my medication (currently I take Adderall and Klonopin; I took Concerta while studying abroad in Spain, as that was what was available there at the time, but felt that it increased my anxiety a little bit).

3) The prescription medication (or something comparable) I need to treat my condition not being available in the country in which I wish to teach.

I have considered (and am still considering) possibly going off the medication, but signing a contract and agreeing to stay in a foreign country without the option of being able to obtain my medications worries me a little. Any information you can provide would be much appreciated!!! :D

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