Archive for August, 2008

What is the process a general physician would use to diagnose adult ADHD?

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Derek H asked: I'm have an appointment with my primary care physician to be screened for adult ADHD. Does anyone know what he will do in order to test and diagnose me?Vincent

What are some things that I can do to deal with ADHD during the summer?

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

***HDK*** asked: I just found out at the end of last school (university) year that I have ADHD. I'm not taking classes now and am working on my parents farm for the summer. I am especially concerned with my social troubles, but do not have any access to social situations ...

Has anyone found a way of really controlling their childs ADHD?

Monday, August 18th, 2008

grdnangel0209 asked: My 11 yr old boy has ADHD. He's not meds cause when he was on Adderall he quit eating and lost almost 15 pounds and got really lethargic. But now he's back to not concentrating, talking in school, and refuses to listen to his teachers. He's got a ...

What to do when you have a child that is ADHD and you don’t want the child to take medication?

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Brandi E asked: My child is ADHD and I cannot bring myself to putting the child on medication b'cus of the fact that they will not have an appetite to eat, will be zoned out like a zoombie, and will have feelings of depression. Please help if you have any ...

Is it true that a highschool student has to be off of ADHD medication two years prior to joining?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

fall3n asked: I heard this from my aunt, she said to join the navy you have to be off adhd med's 2 years prior otherwise you wouldnt be allowed in... is this true?Colleen

What are some fun and easy crafts to do with an ADHD child?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

wildkat4510 asked: My 9 year old son is ADHD and I do craft with him, and try and keep him from watching TV so much. I need some easy ideas that wont take to long. Thanks for all the cool ideas. I was running out. He just got a bike for ...

Does it seems like ADHD is such an epidemic nowadays?

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

sillyme:-) asked: It seems like ADHD is such an epidemic nowadays. Do you believe this condition is genuine, or are we trying to put a label on bad behavior? I do not have an opinion either way. I am interested in your input.Harvey

ADHD has major effects on my actions. What can i do to help myself?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

sparkloom asked: Please help me! I have been told many times in my life I have ADHD. I am easily distracted by sounds, movements, etc. so concentrating on one thing can sometimes be very difficult. What drugs are currently used to curb ADHD? What illicit drugs do ...

What happens if you have ADHD and you get hyper in jail?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

hawk284 asked: If you have an official diagnosis of ADHD and you're in jail or prison and the people in there know about it and you're bouncing off the walls hyper what do they do? If its nowhere close to yard time will they let you run to get rid ...

How well does Wellbutrin work for children with ADHD?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

msmolloy@verizon.net asked: Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant psychotropic medication often given to adults with depression. But the normal ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) medications are not working really well with him. I just wondered if anyone else's child has been on Wellbutrin (whether or not the child has ADHD.Allen