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Adults with ADD - What Did You Do?
Asked by J.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 12, 2010
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I know this is personal, but I hope you can help. I was wondering if any of you were diagnosed with ADD or ADHD as an adult. If so, how did this come about and what ca...
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- I was diagnosed at 11, but aside from a couple week trial of Ritalin went med & therapy free until I was an adult. But since I don't actually fit your Q I probably sho...
- After years of issues I am just coming to face this affliction. I wish you the best and hope you got lots of helpful answers.
- I was diagnosed as a child and took Ritalin. I have been on and off Adderall as an adult. I don't really like taking it for too long as it makes me anxious. Medication...
ADD In Adults
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on February 26, 2010
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Hi Moms,
My 7 year old was recently diagonsed with ADD.. we went through all the testing.. we are getting her help/ tutoring at school.. no meds yet.. This might soun...
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- You're going to need to sit down for this... ready???.... YOU'RE A MOM!!! Most stay at home mom's go through exactly what you just described... I do. My husband ca...
- You just described me. I used to be much better at housework and laundry, etc., but now that I have kids and I live in Oregon (energy level definitely went down- touch...
- my older sister was recently diagnosed with adult ADD - I know she took some online evaluations when she first thought that might be something she had so you might loo...
Add
Asked by J.C. from Tampa
on April 30, 2010
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Has anyone tried any natural methods with a child that has ADD? Any recommendations? What are ways I can help me child stay focused in class?
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- There are a variety of natural approaches, such as stress reduction, brain balancing exercises, energy healing/energy balancing, diet change and nutritional support, f...
- Hi J., My daughter's ADD/ADHD was completely man-made and we were able to get rid of the diagnosis. I believe a lot of children that are diagnosed with neurological...
- A healthy diet and daily strenous exercise (30-60 minutes minimum) has been shown to be very helpful for children with ADD. There is a book called "Spark: The Revoluti...
A.d.d.??
Asked by S.S. from Lincoln
on October 8, 2007
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Okay - I have a 2 and a half year old son - so he is well into his terrible twos - he wants to do everything, and he's into everything - pretty standard. My question i...
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- From the answers you have received, you have gotten some really good advice. I have to agree that you should probably hold off on any testing as toddlers do go throug...
- Before my son was diagnosed, my husband had been reading a book on ADD, because he thought he had it himself. He does and so do I. Neither of us "treat" ours, but afte...
- I dont have a child who is ADD, however I do have it, but it was mild enough to not have to treat. I would just wait until he gets into school before worrying about i...
Is Is ADD or What?
Asked by U.G. from Lakeland
on April 16, 2008
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My 9 year old has recently been diagnosed with ADD. Since the end of her 2nd grade year she began getting notes and we had conferences about her daydreaming, talking,...
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- Sleep is important to all especially growing children. Monitor the sleep. Also, diet is important - watch sugar, dyes, over processed foods. Overall supplement that...
- Hi U., It could ADD (the kind without the hyperactivity). Since the hyperactivity component is not present, many times this kind gets missed, specially in girls who a...
- ADD is hard to diagnosis in girls, because often it lacks the HD part, meaning hyperactivity. Have you completed a Connors questionaire? The school should be able to...
Adults with ADD - What Did You Do?
Asked by J.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 15, 2010
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I'm sorry to post the same question again, but I'm wondering if anyone else has some inspiration for me? Do you have ADD or ADHD and are doing great?
Thank you for ...
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- Meds have improved over the last few years. Also, you have a good head start on this situation better than your mother had because you have some awareness and compreh...
- I'm glad you posted this question. My daughter has been having issues in school this year and her Dr wants her tested for ADD. I started researching it and I'm pretty ...
- J., I didn't figure out that I had it until my first son started having issues and I started researching it. It was the a-ha moment for me. I've been successful with c...
How to Address Adults
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on July 24, 2010
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Hi! I don't like for my kids to call adults by their first name, but I'm not quite sure how to have them address friends and family who aren't 'aunt" or "uncle", but ...
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- I am old. I don't like for children to call me by my first name, with or without a Miss. Formal or not, calling adults by the appropriate Mrs, Miss, Mr and last name...
- I don't mind at all if a child I know calls me by my first name. I would tell my children to use someone's last name unless that person preferred something different....
- I think if someone tells you it's ok, for your kid to call them by their first name, politely tell them, thank you, but I would like for my children to address adults ...
Adult ADD
Asked by S. from Dallas
on July 26, 2007
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Does anyone out there have any experience with adult ADD? Symptoms, diagnosis, management, medication, etc?
Thanks for your help!
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- I was diagnosed in my late 30's, and as soon as I started learning about it, I saw it in my son, but he was too young to be diagnosed. One thing that helped me a lo...
- S., My hubby has ADD and I'm sure I probably do too (but I'm in denial and would never want be diagnosed as such) Anyway, the other moms have told you some good i...
- I was diagnosed w/ADD as a child and was treated w/ritalin at the time which did help me to concentrate some. Now, In my 30's I was just diagnosed w/ADHD which makes s...
ADD In Adults and Child- and Not So Hot Memory
Asked by J. from Dallas
on May 23, 2010
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I was diagnosed with ADD in the 3rd grade and was on depakote throughout high school b/c my mom wasn't ready to take me off so that focus on my studies. I'm 30 now and...
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- You may just want to check with your physician. You could just be having a "mommy moment", we all have them where we just cannot remember anything or get our minds in ...
- There are a few things going on really. LOL. 1) moms have memory issues after having kids. it just happens. When our bodies are so swollen with extra fluid during preg...
- haha vitamins and natural stuff doesn't work. i mean, if they did, then there'd be way less people afflicted with it, don't you think? i have severe adhd. they don't t...
Other ADD Moms Out There? How Do You Do It?
Asked by A.H. from Milwaukee
on January 18, 2008
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Any other moms with adult add out there that want to share advice? Im lost. My bills are sitting on the table unpaid, My house is a mess,I habitually get to work at 8:...
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- I took Prozac my entire pregnancy and while bf, wouldn't change it for anything. I knew I couldn't handle things without it!
- Hi A.~ I haven't read all the responses, but I read the one about being a prime candidate for something new in your life- and accepting Jesus. I felt like I really...
- Well a couple of things... 1. As you see something that needs to be done. Do it right away. Soon the tasks start melting away... 2. Start some essential fatty ac...
