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Feel like giving up-teen with ODD getting meaner and meaner

I just feel like giving up today. I always thought I was good with children-I feel like a total failure with our teen son. He's on stimulant medication,...

I just feel like giving up today. I always thought I was good with children-I fe...

ORRYmom

•2 days ago

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The Right School...

Good morning, I hope everyone is having a good day so far! Which school setting do you think is better for kids with ADHD and Anxiety? My daughter is 10 in...

Good morning, I hope everyone is having a good day so far! Which school sett...

Capricorn_1226

•19 days ago

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9 year old son with Emotional Outbursts

My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can often times during the week at home can say some terrible things to my wife and...

My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can o...

acfowlie

•22 days ago

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I’m new here baseball son question

mom of four here my son 7 now has ADHD & ODD he’s in baseball and today I gave him his medication when I picked him up we went to practice and I was waiting...

mom of four here my son 7 now has ADHD & ODD he’s in baseball and today I gave h...

Mamaoffour

•4 days ago

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I am not really sure if the current medicine is right for him. Need advice~

Hello everyone, This is my first post, so I have many questions to ask, but I tried to narrow it down to what is my most current concern. My 9 years old DS...

Hello everyone, This is my first post, so I have many questions to ask, but I ...

Dahvina

•2 days ago

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ADHD and bedwetting

Wondering if any other parents are dealing with bedwetting. I have a 9yr old daughter who has occasional episodes of about 1 week when she wets the bed. She...

Wondering if any other parents are dealing with bedwetting. I have a 9yr old dau...

andykat79

•7 days ago

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My 7yr old adhd son and eating issues

My son is on adhd medication and it is working in many ways but the issue we face is that he does not eat lunch. Then after school he is over hungry almost...

My son is on adhd medication and it is working in many ways but the issue we fac...

Formyson8

•8 days ago

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local ADHD In person Support

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens with ADHD. I’m a single Mom and have a hard time doing life with just my boys...

I’m looking for ADHD support groups with other parents who have ADHD and teens w...

2boy3cat3dogMom

•24 days ago

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sleep transitions from NonREM to REM

hi. my kiddo is a very deep sleeper. He wouldn’t wake up even with a bomb going off in his room. we are trying our Journay to see if that helps with the...

hi. my kiddo is a very deep sleeper. He wouldn’t wake up even with a bomb goin...

ColorMeExhausted

•11 days ago

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Trust & Money

Hi! Looking for advice about teaching responsibility and trust when it comes to money. Our 16 year old has recently spent too much of his own money on things...

Hi! Looking for advice about teaching responsibility and trust when it comes to...

MamaQueenBeeOf3

•15 days ago

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experience with jornay, baseball issues.

My 9yr old is on a low dose fast acting methylphenidate twice a day and it’s not cutting it anymore, honestly I don’t know if it ever really was but he didn’t...

My 9yr old is on a low dose fast acting methylphenidate twice a day and it’s not...

Willowbee37

•30 days ago

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Defeated mom new to group-child w/ ADHD & ODD and running out of options

Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of years, was also diagnosed with ODD. Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all...

Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of yea...

paperblue

•1 month ago

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I am part of the problem

My son is 7 with adhd. I am feeling like I am part of the problem. Even when my son finds a way to control his emotions I don’t celebrate the breakthrough. I...

My son is 7 with adhd. I am feeling like I am part of the problem. Even when my ...

Formyson8

•20 days ago

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Needing help

Hey everyone!I'm a 34 year old female who has never had children of my own. My new partner has his two kids full time and they both have ADHD. One (7 almost 8...

Hey everyone!I'm a 34 year old female who has never had children of my own. My n...

Rspears2024

•8 days ago

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ADHD Coach Recommendations

Hello! My son's psychiatrist suggested that we get him a coach. He's 16 years old and have 40+ missing assignments, always forgetful, doesn't communicate,...

Hello! My son's psychiatrist suggested that we get him a coach. He's 16 years ...

lovetotravel1108

•1 month ago

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Email from Soccer Coach

Our 11 year old has combined ADHD and if I were to put it on a scale when I compare him to others with the same, I would say he is an 8/10 on the severe end....

Our 11 year old has combined ADHD and if I were to put it on a scale when I comp...

Lizzeebeth

•12 days ago

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New to the group - ADHD kid who won't go to school

Hi All, My 12-year-old daughter is 2E with ADHD (inattentive), depression, anxiety, slow processing speed, and a visual processing disorder. She goes to...

Hi All, My 12-year-old daughter is 2E with ADHD (inattentive), depression, anxi...

G-love

•30 days ago

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Ritalin side effects

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 10mg it’s only been around 3-4 weeks since he started however I’ve noticed...

My son recently diagnosed ADHD was put on Ritalin (short acting) once a day at 1...

Isabellarose

•26 days ago

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Frustrated and confused

I would like to take this opportunity to vent and find out if other parents experience this. My 10 yo son has ADHD, ASD, and anxiety. When I say I am done...

I would like to take this opportunity to vent and find out if other parents expe...

Aimee1422

•28 days ago

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Seeking specialist

I’m looking for recommendations for ADHD specialists in the Philadelphia, PA or southern New Jersey area for our 13-year old. It feels like everyone I call...

I’m looking for recommendations for ADHD specialists in the Philadelphia, PA or ...

edignazio

•14 days ago

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How to deal with emotional issues in children with ADHD?

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpredictably. Sometimes she experiences emotional outbursts, unable to control...

I have a 10-year-old daughter with ADHD, and her emotions often fluctuate unpred...

Harry186

•23 days ago

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Best medication for inattentive type?

Hi and thanks in advance! I know that every med works differently but my inattentive type 7 yo daughter is totally not her bubbly self on the two stimulants...

Hi and thanks in advance! I know that every med works differently but my inatte...

RSpurple

•1 month ago

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Psychiatrist's Role

Hello Everyone: I'm new to this and my son just got on medication last week through prescription from psychiatrist. We are paying the psychiatrist ourselves...

Hello Everyone: I'm new to this and my son just got on medication last week thr...

lovetotravel1108

•1 month ago

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8 year old son w/ADHD confused single mom

My son recently was diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to the teachers and their attempts to help my son, I was able to act. It has been very difficult while we were...

My son recently was diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to the teachers and their attemp...

Laurastar

•29 days ago

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Suggestion needed for timed limits for websites and apps?

My 16-year-old son suffers from getting sucked into the YouTube vortex. He’s very upset with himself but desperately needs to learn how to control it....

My 16-year-old son suffers from getting sucked into the YouTube vortex. He’s ve...

goingcrazyx3

•20 days ago

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newbie

hi everyone! I have a 12 year old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD. Would have loved an earlier diagnoses but his father was in denial. Currently we are...

hi everyone! I have a 12 year old boy recently diagnosed with ADHD. Would have l...

Crescentmoon4

•12 days ago

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Dextroamphetamine ER by Wilshire Pharmaceutical

My son has adhd combined type, and had been taking the above medication by the manufacturer Wilshire Pharmaceutical. It worked wonders, and he was doing very...

My son has adhd combined type, and had been taking the above medication by the m...

lenkebra

•21 days ago

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Here to find support and help together

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this process. I recently had my teenager daughter diagnosed with ADHD and few more...

Hello my name is Lynette . I live in Ontario, Canada . I am new in all this pro...

BeautifulJerusalem

•22 days ago

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weight gain with Guanfacine?

My son started Guanfacine about 2yrs ago and takes 2mg of the extended release…he is constantly hungry and has put on some weight…does anyone else have a...

My son started Guanfacine about 2yrs ago and takes 2mg of the extended release…h...

Dec31

•1 month ago

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New to ADHD-looking for advice/strategies!

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (nearly 13) was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Before that he was diagnosed with...

Hello. I'm new to the community and desperately need advice. My 12 yo child (n...

DailyCoffee

•24 days ago

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