About ADHD

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

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 people get hooked on to curb ADHD?

Any links to sites with methods, activities, exercises to help get around this major obstacle in my life?

Thanks!

Matthew

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 of some of the energy? Or what do they do?
I wasn’t talking about them using it as an excuse at all. I was just asking what would happen if they got hyper.
lol no im not going to jail. i was just curious cuz i was watching a show on tv about jail so i wondered.

Gabriel

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

happymomma3 asked:


My son has ADHD and I dont like giving him drugs any herbal remedies or home remedies anyone knows of???

Carlos

tara m asked:


My son is on Adderall and is not tolerating it well. They are thinking of putting him on Strattera. I have heard that that works more for kids with ADD than those with ADHD.

Nellie

pumpkin asked:


My daughter is being reevaluated for her trianual this year. She has an IEP for speech. She also has a central auditory processing disorder which has been diagnosed by an audiologist. I would like to know what tests they should give her so that I can educate myself on what they are for. Please include a complete list of tests for ADHD and auditory memory?

Rebecca

jk asked:


My son was seen by specialist and does not complete all the symptoms of adhd. He has only half, but this does not make dealing with his oppositional behaviors everyday any less difficult. He undergoes occupational therapy and sees a child psychiatrist as well as a develomental pediatrician. I would like to try other non medical intervention like maybe discipline/ control techniques we can do at home. I have heard of things like the Tomatis method. Has anyone heard of any other thing I can do besides medication. My son is very difficult to feed and I heard that one of the side effects of medication is loss of appetite. help me. I have no one to speak to about this besides our doctors.

Bobby

MissKathleen asked:


My 9 year old neighbor was diagnosed with ADHD after extensive testing when he was 5. He starts fires in the house at 2 AM when everyone’s asleep. He’s all scarred up from setting himself on fire. He’s mouthy, mean, violent and repeatedly calls the cops on his parents when they try to discipline him. He’s been on all the ADHD medications and behavioral therapy even now. Nothing helps. The police suggested reform school since the regular school can’t cope with him. His parents are seriously considering this.

I understand that he’s mentally ill, but there has to be a solution to his parent’s living hell. Any suggestions or thoughts are appreciated.

Todd

jennifer c asked:


Okay, this isn’t a question, but more of an answer, but any1 with experience is highly encouraged 2 give advice. My son has adhd and it was very difficult 4 him in the classroom, as well as the teachers and other children. When he was younger, the teachers would make up special rewards 4 him. I thought this would make the other kids mad, but, because they were as aggrivated as the teacher with his disruption, they actually encouraged it. He was allowed so many times 2 speak up without raising his hand. After he did it once, the teacher would move his marker & show he had 4 times left and so on. This made him more aware of his behavior. Same thing with getting out of his seat. After his marks were moved & he repeated the behavior, he got write-offs 2 do at home. I think it was like 10 per extramark, may have been less. Anyone who knows these children know that they hate homework. I was a supportive parent, but if you have 1 that isn’t, they can do these at freetime.
Medications aren’t given until they reach kindergarden, and even with medications there are still behavior problems. As a matter of fact, concerta was the best medication that was prescribed to my son and even that didn’t help a whole lot.

Luis