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Avatar n tn I am a mom of 9 year old ADHD boy. He got diagnosed as ADHD 2 years ago. We tried different medicine on different doses; but the side effects really worry me. So, we are looking for some alternative treatment to help him. I appreciate any comments on the NeuroFeedBack or any other possible treatments. Thanks in advance!
Avatar f tn I am also scared of this being passed down to our son because we have constant behavior issues. I honestly have to wonder if he had adhd or is he just reacting to his father that is emotionally unstable. At what point do I say enough is enough? I do not want to expose myself or our kids to this erratic behavior. His impulsivity is out of control. Its like he lacks common sense and is not capable of adult rationalization. Is there anything I can do to help.
1367899 tn?1278121440 My sister and I started a blog on Adderall to learn more about the medication along with alternative and complementary ADHD treatment options. Any feedback from users of Adderall or Adderall XR would be greatly appreciated. Topics to be added this week on http://Adderall.org How is Adderall XR different from Adderall? [Adderall vs. Adderall XR] What is Adderall? How to Make Adderall: [Adderall Background Information] What are the best Adderall and ADHD books?
Avatar f tn my boyfriend of a year and a half has had adhd since he was younger. he is 24 now. i've always known he's had it, but i guess i never really looked up the symptoms and what exactly it did to a person. we've had a lot of relationship problems for the past year. the first 6 months of the relationship were amazing. he was so into the relationship, he was always doing little things for me and bringing me little gifts and making me things and being the best boyfriend in the world.
Avatar f tn I have heard of ADHD symptoms, I heard that it is much more easier to have fights if you have ADHD also ADHD kids act mostly, hyper, either violent(Not all), Overreacting over mainly little things. Sometimes they wonder in there own world. Having Aspergers can be different in many ways, Aspergers is when your child is having emotional problems maybe even getting embarrassed, shy, difficult education maybe even speech problems.
Avatar m tn I think a very important fact to recognize is that ODD is a very significant coexisting disorder with ADHD. In "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley (p.53) she sites it as a coexisting disorder 33 percent of the time. Outside of learning problems, that is the highest coexisting disorder listed. Thus, one would think that perhaps that ADHD is the trigger and learning to cope with ADHD would help one also deal with ODD.
1454650 tn?1285249763 I have ADHD and it has impacted on all aspects of my life (relationships, jobs etc.) but what I didn't reckon on was the impact it was have on my life as a new father. I have gotten worse since my daughter wa sborn a year ago. I love her very much but I am finding it extremely and increasingly difficult to cope. I fly off the handle more than i ever did before. I can't stand her crying and screaming, it feels like my head is going to inplode.
1764615 tn?1313515647 Hey Katie, a lot of this is normal (unfortunately) for someone with ADHD. In the book, "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley, she says that girls are more accurate and honest in their self-perceptions. They report more problems with self-esteem, depression, family relationships, and peer rejections than boys. Girls self-awareness may be the reason they have three times more depression than AD/HD boys (p.
Avatar m tn - this excessive worrying has caused me to ruin several relationships because I get paranoid and let me thoughts out. This shows me as being untrusting which I am not I just cant stop worrying about "what if". - I have constant urges to be doing something. I have a lot of trouble sitting still. Because if this I have taken up smoking. I believe I could easily quit if I didnt have these constant needs to be doing something.
Avatar f tn I’m worried and don’t want to be around him but he lives with us full time. He is ADHD and they say he has a mild form of Autism although I don’t see it. My husband thinks I’m over reacting and boys so this stuff. Well I e raised my son already and he sure didn’t do anything like this!! Any helpful info would be nice, I love my husband but don’t want his son anywhere near me.
Avatar f tn I recently went to my doctor for a routine ailment and he questioned whether I had ever been assessed for ADHD given some traits he noticed during our many consultations over the years. Long story short I went to a psychiatrist and got a definitive diagnosis of ADHD and began taking dexamphetamine (dexedrine i believe is the US "version").
Avatar n tn With ADD/ADHD your child needs to have a combination of symptoms that interfere with daily activity in order for them to have ADD/ADHD. So, you shouldn't just look for one or two of any of these symptoms... you should be looking for quite a few of them... think of it as a whole picture that describes your child and then, not only that, but the picture must also negatively interfere in the child's daily activities, as many of the symptoms can describe any normal child...
Avatar f tn What can happen if adhd is left untreated and the individual goes threw serious family social and relationship problems that caused a near death experience what is the worst case scenario and what treatment should I try due to my age and multiple mental problems and I also had a brused brain and brain contusion I have no idea what that is can someone please help till I can get insurance and real help I just need answers after the coma and lack of treatment of adhd I neve saw any x-rays from my m
Avatar m tn ) was seeing was a pretty typical kid with ADHD. Depression and anxiety are very common for kids with ADHD. Especially if they have not had any information on how ADHD affects them. You said you were emotionally abused until 6th grade - was that about the time you started taking Adderall? It is very normal to not talk as much when on Adderall because you now have more impulse control.
Avatar f tn I would be very surprised if he truly does not care that he can not be successful in school and make you proud of him--take that pre-teen bravado with a BIG grain of salt. Kids with ADHD and learning disabilities often choose to fail on purpose because they worry that they are too dumb to learn. To a teenage boy, being seen as a rebel can be a lot more attractive than being seen as dumb.
Avatar f tn My 16 year old son has been dx with ADHD last year and we seem to have a flow of issues that have appeared. He has a high IQ and has compensated his attention issues until there was more time required on task. Perhaps hormones of teenagers has increased issues we are now seeing with anger, being oversensitive (over excitable?
Avatar m tn I was definitely not trying to imply that you have Asperger's - and I'm sorry I came off that way. I was more trying to show that there are other disorders that have similar symptoms to what you were explaining. Although, some of the symptoms you mentioned are definitely typical ADHD - having to move around, drumming fingers (any restless behavior - my ADHD husband shuffles poker chips ALL the time). You mentioned you don't have problems with empathy or communication...
Avatar n tn * Type 1 we call Classic ADHD. A type 1 has all the hallmark features of ADHD we discussed earlier, plus they're hyperactive and impulsive. They respond nicely to stimulant medication. * Type 2 we call Inattentive ADHD. They have all the hallmark features of ADHD but are never hyperactive. They also respond to stimulants. * Type 3 we call Overfocused ADHD.
Avatar m tn Our daughter (8yrs. old now), was diagnosed with ADHD last June. My husband and I constantly fight about everything under the sun and our daughter hears most of the fights. I am angry with him, because I feel like a single parent- like I was with my now 25 year old. He says that she does not have ADHD, but that I do not discipline her like I didn't my older daughter. She was diagnosed as Oppositional Defiant Disorder. I come from a physically abusive and dysfunctional family of my own.
944787 tn?1287084773 i try to push people i know away to the point of breaking up my relationships, i dislike change extremely. i crack it.. ive never been tested as a child for autism i was tested for adhd and was told no. i had learning difficulties and still do have slight dyslexia and i was just wondering after reading all these forums if i could have autism and if i could how would i be tested... autism is in my family both mother and fathers sides and a few other mental conditions.
Avatar f tn Is it common for children with adhd to lie and steal? What suggestions do you have for these issues? He is only 8 years old. He is on medication when he is at school at his moms house and then he is not when he comes to our house. Even on the medication he steals and lies. We have tried grounding him on several occasions each time taking things away and for longer periods of time. We tried taking him down to the police station so that a police officer would talk to him.
Avatar f tn Hi, I am curious because you posted in the ADHD community and not the child behavior forum. Does your son have ADHD? Mark's answer is correct, but if you son does have ADHD it would also explain the impulsiveness of his comments, and the trouble that he has controlling what he is saying.
Avatar n tn I have a 14 yr old son that is having some issues!!!! He is managing to destroy relationships formed with family, close friends and anyone that seems to care for him. I don't believe that all of that has transpired is intentional. He was in counseling for over a year and I did not see any results outside of additional manipulation. All of the NEW behavior began about three years ago. Everything has really worsened. He does not misbehave in school, however, he is just ATTENDING school.
Avatar f tn His teachers have mentioned his lack of attention (no surprises there with ADHD) but they are also concerned about his relationships with others being tense. He desperatly wants to feel part of a group and his language issues get in the way as he gets very frustrated getting his point across, together with his immaturity, and the others just simply shut him out.
Avatar f tn The sad thing is that girls with intelligence hardly ever get diagnosed with ADHD, its the boys running around the room that get the help. The very short answer is yes - if you have ADHD - medication will help. It may take some trial and effort to get the medication dosage correct, but it will help your concentration. But there is the longer part. Medication alone won't do it all. You need to understand what ADHD is and how it affects you.
Avatar m tn Even though I found myself to be ADHD, most people with ADHD complain about not making to work on time. However, I made it to work on time for every single day, is this a strong indicator of not having ADHD?
Avatar f tn Your child is showing behaviour patterns characteristic of :Oppositional Disruption such as: > difficulty in the classroom and with peer relationships ,disobedient, hostile behaviour towards authority, inability to take responsibility for mistake, Placing blame on other ,argue with adults and becomes easily annoyed by others and leading to state of anger and resentment OR Conduct Disorder such as frequently violate the right of others, aggression to persons or animals, destruction