Archive for May, 2008

After ten years of medication for depression, PTSD and ADHD how do I know when I can start reducing meds?

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

sliverofdignity asked: After ten years of medication for depression, PTSD and ADHD how do I know when I can start reducing meds? My doctor says due to my progress it is time but is up to me. I have been totally stable for several months. My doc says it is ...

What are some tips to get a child who has ADHD to do his homework?

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

steffi32086 asked: I watch a little boy who has ADHD and homework is always a chore. He cries and makes up non stop excuses. I have to bribe him to do it and even that doesn't work all the time. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips that ...

How do I deal with people telling me not to put my son on meds for adhd?

Monday, May 26th, 2008

onehottfem asked: My son has ADHD and a lot of people I know are putting me down for turning to meds. My son will not make it in school with out it. Even my mother in law has said she does not like it! I just dont know what to ...

What is the best way to deal with ADHD kindergartener?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

blaya33 asked: I'm working with a child who has ADHD and I have tried everything to help him control himself better. Does anyone have any good ideas that have worked?Stacey

Is it possible to get ADHD from suffering a traumatising incident?

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Showapool Boi asked: I read a couple of things about ADHD, because lately, after the death of my Grandmother. I have been increasingly getting the syptoms of ADHD. I have suffered from some of the syptoms during my childhood, but now they are increasingly occuring. And I am finding it really hard ...

What kind of ADHD meds are there in Korea?

Friday, May 16th, 2008

snowsinthedark asked: Hi. I am working in Seoul for a month now and I am covered with national insurance. Do they have the same ADHD meds as in the US? I was showing great results on low doses of adderall, ritalin and focalin. All 3 worked great at 25 mg/day. ...

What are some good medications to suggest to my doctor for me to take for no energy and my ADHD?

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

jjkk asked: What are some good medications to suggest to my doctor for me to take for no energy and my ADHD MOOD CHANGES ANXIETY?Kevin

Should children take ADHD medications or are alternative remedies safer?

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

Felicia asked: I have to write a paper on whether or not children should take ADHD med. Im still on the fence about it and I would really like to have a firm opinion on the subject before I write it. Please Help! Thanks.Andrea

How effective is adderall on treating ADHD in children?

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Holly F asked: I am doing a research paper for college, and was wondering how effective adderall was for treating ADHD in children? Either a statistical percentage, or even a yes it worked for my child, or no it didn't work, will be a great help! I have looked everywhere, ...

Does anyone have any ideas on calming a 7 year old with autism and adhd?

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

mzstorm asked: My son has been diagnosed with autism and adhd. The older he gets, the more impulsive and hyperactive he becomes. It is often hard to deal with him, especially in public, because of his behavior. He is receiving Occupational Therapy once a week in school, and will ...