Archive for the ‘adhd’ Category

Is there anyway I can find out if I have ADHD without parental consent?

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Katherine Marie asked: I'm pretty sure I have ADHD but telling my parents is absolutley useless, is there any way I can go somewhere to find out without needing my parents? I'm only 15 years old.Low Mortgage

How can an ADHD diagnosis affect your professional life?

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

X asked: I just want to know if this will affect my life in the future - as in: Will it be harder to get a job if my employer asks to see my medical record and notices the ADHD diagnostic? Does it even go into my medical record? I'm not ...

How long does it take to lose noticeable weight on ADHD medication like Concerta?

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Kitty asked: I was prescribed Concerta for my ADHD, and it has totally destroyed my apetite. Yesterday I only had half of a 90-calorie granola bar and a salad all day. I'm not starving myself, I just feel a little nauseous if I eat something kind of big or if ...

How do you treat a child with adhd without meds?

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Tiana asked: I am absolutely against meds and my daughter has adhd. How do i treat her with no meds? Please, no opinions about labeling my child, i am having a hard enough time as it is.Loan For Bad Credit

Why are teachers being allowed to diagnose students with ADD and ADHD?

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

teebop asked: My friend who taught for 20 years says that the field of teaching has changed. She said that most of her fellow teachers are stressed and that they are required to persuade parents to have their kids whom they suspect have ADD ADHD or are unable to ...

How long do I have to be off ADHD medication to be a military sniper?

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Miles asked: The other day multiple people confirmed for me I could not be in the military on ADHD medicine. My ADHD is not bad and the doctor says I could go off the medication at any time. I am planning on going to college so it will be at ...

How long will i be diagnosed with ADHD for?

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Pretty Me asked: Im Now 15 years old &* ive been diagnosed with ADHD ever since I was in 3rd grade but my mom never looked into it since i was in 6th grade because the school said i needed to be in a CTT class that contains to teachers. ...

How do I do well in college while dealing with ADHD?

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

just an eggroll asked: So yeah I basically have ADHD and can't sit my ass down for more than 15min or else I start sweating profusely and start jittering. Even with meds this does not get any better. anyone with tips on how to deal with this crippling disorder in college?Debt ...

What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Izzy asked: I don't know much about either. If there were 2 people 1 with ADD and the other with ADHD how would they diagnose the difference? How do ADD and ADHD differ? Are they mental illnesses or physical illnesses?Sports Equipment

Is there a link between gluten intolerance and ADHD?

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Frederick asked: Any info or links would be appreciated. I haven't done research, I was just wondering if a link exists. Has anyone had ADHD and restricted their gluten? I have recently heard that many kids with autism are sensitive to gluten. Thanks.Wedding Announcements