Support Groups
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How to Support a Friend
Asked by A.B. from Denver
on July 19, 2008
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Hi all, my question is a friend of mine went thru a miscarraige yesterday. She was 15 weeks along and had gone thru IVF. Before this her husband told her this was th...
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- I read somewhere that you shouldn't ask, "What can I do to help?" That question is too open ended. Be direct, and tell her what you will do for her. Of course, only...
- You have gotten a lot of good advice . I just wanted to add that sometimes a little gift that recognizes her baby is really comforting. I have had five losses and I h...
- I just read a book about this that was very helpful for me. It was called "Empty Arms". The author also had a late miscarriage as her first. I don't remember the au...
Need Some Support
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on July 24, 2008
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Hi ladies: been a lurker at the site for awhile but decided to ask for some support. I need some words of wisdom about how to get more joy out of my current situation....
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- Hi E.: Any way you could trade kid care with a neighbor or friend? Even a three hour break with your husband (you could go to Studio Movie Grill - getting dinner a...
- Dear E., When I read your story, I felt for you & the feelings of joylessness you are experiencing right now. I'm not working at the moment and I feel that God h...
- E., Join a church! There are lots of free or almost free ladies activities and they usually provide childcare. It would give you a break from the kids and get you in ...
Support
Asked by K.T. from New York
on February 17, 2008
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I have two sons one is 7 and he is a very bad Asmatic and one is 9 with Tourettes and ADHD... It is getting so overwhelming for me I do not no what to do. I feel lik...
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- K., I am sorry. Lifes stresses are enough without compacting that with children, then adding extra specialties to them. My brother was diagnosed ADHD and we star...
- Hi K. T. I'm a Mother with 3 children with food allergies and environmental allergies as well. I know first hand how frustrating and aggravating it is to have childr...
- Hi Cathy, You know life is very complicated and it throws us more and more complications. I am personally also going through many difficulties but I have no choice bu...
Adhd
Asked by T.C. from Johnson City
on March 16, 2010
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does any one know any herbal remadies to help with adhd my oldest has beed diagnosed by his ped with a mild case of it but he is having problems in school now with beh...
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- Check out www.nativeremedies.com. They are a life saver!
- Hi T. I have two children that are diagnosed with ADHD.. My feeling is if you had diabetes you would have to take insulin.. I don't know of any herbal remedies.. ...
- Hi T., Many children have been helped with Shaklee's vitamins. They make Incredivites and Mighty Smart. The reason to use these versus others is Shaklee's commitme...
Support
Asked by I.B. from Springfield
on October 12, 2008
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My beautiful 26 year old son was killed in a car accident on October 6th. I would like to talk to other mothers who have lost children.
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- I., My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My brother, who was 25 years at the time was killed in a car accident as well in June 2005. He was 10 years younge...
- Hi, I just wanted to say that I was sooooo sorry for your loss...I cannot even imagine that. I just said a prayer for you and I hope that you could find someone else ...
- I., my heart goes out to you. I have not lost a child, but wanted to let you know that I will keep you and your famiy in my prayers. Bless you.
Looking for Information on ADHD / ADD Diet
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on July 19, 2008
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I have a 10 year old son that has been diagnosed with ADD and has been on medication since he was 9. Originally we had him on Concerta, but switched to Vyvanse due to...
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- K., I joined the Feingold society and read through their info for my 4.5 year old son who has autism and is extremely hyper. The diet is pretty intense and my son i...
- Have him tested for wheat and gluten allergies. It is simple blood test. There have been children who have ADD symptoms, but really have celiac or wheat intolerance. ...
- No disrepect, but if your child was diabetic would you be tring to "wean" him off insulin? If your child truly is adhd his body checmistry requires medication. As he...
Adhd
Asked by D.Y. from Las Vegas
on July 4, 2009
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Hello Moms!
I am looking for resources, and online organizations for ADHD. I have a few on hand and have done some research, but looking for others I may not know abo...
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- D. Y I truly can appreciate your situation since my partner has a son with ADHD. I also know you will get good advice from those who have children with ADHD. Your...
- I know you said that medicaid will not cover natural medicine, but after working for this chiropractor and knowing the side affects of the said medication... I think y...
- Hi D., First off, it's illegal for schools to tell you to medicate your child. They are not supposed to tell you to drug your child. They make it sounds so easy, ...
Need Support for Bipolar in the Family
Asked by C.K. from Dallas
on February 8, 2007
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My husband was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder almost 3 years ago. It has basically torn our family apart, as we have separated for the second time and last! However...
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- Call 211- it is the United Way Help Line and tell them what you need and where you live and they can give you numbers to several places. Some may be individual counse...
- Cathy, My name is N. Tsai and I am the Director for NAMICCO (The National Alliance On Mental Illness Collin County. We do offer support goups for family members and...
- Kathy, Contact the local group for NAMI - National Assoc, for the Mentally Ill. They have great support groups for family members. My sister is schizophrenic and ...
My Moms Cancer
Asked by L.G. from Chicago
on May 23, 2010
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im a 13 yr old girl and my mom was diognosed with pre cancer last month and had a surgery but now she was dignosed with stage 2 of cervicle cancer and no sergury will ...
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- You are such a sweet daughter. As a nurse I take care of patients every day with cancer. All they seem to want, and tell me they want, is having their family there t...
- Oh, Baby Girl! First let me say how sorry I am to hear of your Mom's cancer. It's so hard, and so unfair. My situation is similar. My daughter is a year older than...
- Awwww....I'm sorry you and your mom are going through this. Often it is the loved ones of the person diagnosed that seem to have the harder time. It's hard to see so...
Looking for a Kid-friendly Cancer Support Group or Any Help/prayers
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on August 2, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with local cancer support groups, especially for emotional help and assistance. My father is currently under treatment fo...
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- I can't offer you a kid-friendly cancer support group, but I can tell you that I've been where you are. My father was diagnosed with Mantle-Cell Lymphoma when my chil...
- Check with a hospice group they have support groups for children ... New life on abbe rd in sheffield used to have one it has been a whiile not sure if they still do.....
- Hi I am a Professional Counselor- I am so sorry to hear about your situation... You might want to lookon Psychology Today's Website and also contact your local hospi...
