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son can't take adhd meds

My adhd 9 year old had a DNA medicine test done because every adhd medication either made him break out in hives or vomit, he is unable to take any adhd meds...

My adhd 9 year old had a DNA medicine test done because every adhd medication ei...

adhdfamily4

•6 years ago

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New to ADD, without the H

Hi everyone, I'm new here as we're just about to get the formal diagnosis of ADD for my 8 year old daughter. I've been poking around, and everything seems to...

Hi everyone, I'm new here as we're just about to get the formal diagnosis of ADD...

rosemarygrace

•6 years ago

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I am killing my child's self esteem

I cried to the Doctor today. We were at an ADHD follow up and my daughter was bouncing all over the room. This doctor makes her incredibly anxious and she...

I cried to the Doctor today. We were at an ADHD follow up and my daughter was bo...

kondasa

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Too Much Time Online? Suggestions for Limiting Media Use

Are you concerned about how much time your child or teen spends online? We looked to the American Academy of Pediatrics for suggestions on how much might be...

Are you concerned about how much time your child or teen spends online? We looke...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Socially Akward Behavior

I have a sixteen year old (ADHD). Medication has done wonders for his focus and grades. But he often does odd things publicly (at school) which I believe truly...

I have a sixteen year old (ADHD). Medication has done wonders for his focus and ...

RaquelMonique

•6 years ago

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ADHD and CBD Oil

ADHD and CBD Oil (as opposed to prescription medication). Does anyone have any successful experiences?

ADHD and CBD Oil (as opposed to prescription medication). Does anyone have any ...

RaquelMonique

•6 years ago

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A Bad Day...Feeling Isolated

My 14 year old daughter has ADD, ODD, Anxiety, and Depression. It's a roller coaster with her. As we have set into the new school year I am starting to see...

My 14 year old daughter has ADD, ODD, Anxiety, and Depression. It's a roller co...

Mamab3

•6 years ago

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Homework.

I have a 6 yr old little girl who we have known she had ADHD since she was 3 and have been managing it and fighting every step of the way to figure out what to...

I have a 6 yr old little girl who we have known she had ADHD since she was 3 and...

cwood1222

•6 years ago

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ADHD Weekly-- Young Adulthood: Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Your young adult is facing big questions that will affect his life for many years to come. The journey isn't easy, though. Read "Young Adulthood: Finding the...

Your young adult is facing big questions that will affect his life for many year...

KarenADHDWeekly

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Im gonna lose my mind

How can I stop myself from getting so worked up when my kid doesnt follow thru on something? Just today, she had a big homework assignment she worked on all...

How can I stop myself from getting so worked up when my kid doesnt follow thru o...

janaq

•6 years ago

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12 yr old boy making threats, has anybody else dealt with this?

Hello, Im new to this site. My 12 yr old son was diagnosed at 4 with adhd, ocd, odd n bipolar disorder. Recentlyhe started making threats to teachers, and...

Hello, Im new to this site. My 12 yr old son was diagnosed at 4 with adhd, ocd...

Adamsmom1228

•6 years ago

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Medication & Doctors

Who do you take your child to see for their medicine? Neuro? Peds psychiatrist? Pediatrician? Is one better than the other ?

Who do you take your child to see for their medicine? Neuro? Peds psychiatrist? ...

maggsmom

•6 years ago

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RIGHTS FOR COLLEGE KIDS DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD

Rights for ADHD kids in college Does anyone know where I can go to know what rights my college student/daughter has regarding accommodations in the classroom?...

Rights for ADHD kids in college Does anyone know where I can go to know what ri...

willandgrace

•6 years ago

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ADHD Medication and appetite

Hello All Just wondering if any of you or your children lose their appetite while taking ADHD medication? My son has been a picky eater for quite a while now,...

Hello All Just wondering if any of you or your children lose their appetite whil...

Luluisaac15

•6 years ago

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Guilt

Hello all, I have an 8 year old boy with ADHD that is the most loving and caring kid I’ve ever met. However our weekday mornings are hellish as most parents...

Hello all, I have an 8 year old boy with ADHD that is the most loving and carin...

SFBiker

•6 years ago

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ADHD & Sensory Issues HELP

My 8 year old daughter has ADHD, ODD & SPD. How do I get her to wear different shoes & clothes? She refuses to wear any other shoes than the ones we got her...

My 8 year old daughter has ADHD, ODD & SPD. How do I get her to wear different s...

Mrmt99

•6 years ago

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Parents who disagree with treatment

My step son is 6 years old and has not been formally diagnosed with ADHD yet. The school and pediatrician won't test him because of his age. My 11 year old son...

My step son is 6 years old and has not been formally diagnosed with ADHD yet. Th...

missbelle437

•6 years ago

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Second Grade, ADHD and Struggling

Hello. My son is ADHD. He is seven has been on Dyanavel XR for more than a year now. We also give him Vayarin. When medicated he is better but still struggles...

Hello. My son is ADHD. He is seven has been on Dyanavel XR for more than a year ...

Reeeba1

•6 years ago

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Discipline for ADHD child

My daughter is 7 years old and seems to find a way to get into things that don't belong to her. She breaks things and tries to hide them in her bedroom. I...

My daughter is 7 years old and seems to find a way to get into things that don't...

kimhaddock29

•6 years ago

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New here and struggling

I have a 9 year old son who I fight with constantly. He has not been diagnosed, but I have been researching ADHD for a while now and everything seems to fit..?...

I have a 9 year old son who I fight with constantly. He has not been diagnosed, ...

Cactusmom

•6 years ago

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Research Study

My name is Sophia Odeh, M.A., and I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Along with my dissertation...

My name is Sophia Odeh, M.A., and I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology...

schelsea

•6 years ago

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What Brain Chemicals/Neurotransmitters Do People With ADHD Lack, And What Problems Does That Bring?

This post is mainly for people who might not be as aware of ADHD neurochemistry issues. Below is an excerpt from an ADHD book I published last month....

This post is mainly for people who might not be as aware of ADHD neurochemistry ...

Eclecticentric77

•6 years ago

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Vayarin

My 7yr old son is on day 4 Vayarin. 2x a day.. he has been so out of touch. Very agitated, emotional and just not himself. Has anyone experienced this.

My 7yr old son is on day 4 Vayarin. 2x a day.. he has been so out of touch. Very...

SamiraC

•6 years ago

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Overwhelmed

So my wife has ADHD. It was diagnosed after we were married i’ve walked around on egg shells often. Then we adopted two kids, ages 6 and 7 now. They have been...

So my wife has ADHD. It was diagnosed after we were married i’ve walked around o...

Morety

•6 years ago

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Feeling heartbroken today

Oh, how we struggle. A.D.H.D. Take my hand and come with me, I want to teach you about ADHD. I need you to know, I want to explain, I have a very different...

Oh, how we struggle. A.D.H.D. Take my hand and come with me, I want to teach yo...

Mudpies

•6 years ago

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Will Medication get at this?

Hi, My daughter's biggest ADHD symptom that is a constant struggle is her lack of ability to: 1. work towards a long goal and challenge herself 2. Only being...

Hi, My daughter's biggest ADHD symptom that is a constant struggle is her lack ...

kondasa

•6 years ago

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Hygiene

Short of watching my daughter, how do I get my 9 y/o to consistently wipe after going to the bathroom? She’s had 2 UTIs this year alone and we are prob headed...

Short of watching my daughter, how do I get my 9 y/o to consistently wipe after ...

maggsmom

•6 years ago

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Classroom Size and Composition

My son is in second grade. His class has 26 kids in it and a teacher who is two years out of school and new to our school. We were excited in a way to have a...

My son is in second grade. His class has 26 kids in it and a teacher who is two...

FAP2010

•6 years ago

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16 year old boy

Hi My son has been on ADHD MEDS since he was 8 years old. He is now 16. He continues to struggle in school. This past summer we took a vacation from the meds....

Hi My son has been on ADHD MEDS since he was 8 years old. He is now 16. He conti...

Kstox

•6 years ago

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Bad dreams and ADHD

My son is 7 and and was diagnosed with ADHD combined type at 6 with inability to control him anger. He has had night terrors and bad dreams since he was 3 or...

My son is 7 and and was diagnosed with ADHD combined type at 6 with inability to...

123boys

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for September 2018

son can't take adhd meds

New to ADD, without the H

I am killing my child's self esteem

ADHD Weekly -- Too Much Time Online? Suggestions for Limiting Media Use

Socially Akward Behavior

ADHD and CBD Oil

A Bad Day...Feeling Isolated

Homework.

ADHD Weekly-- Young Adulthood: Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Im gonna lose my mind

12 yr old boy making threats, has anybody else dealt with this?

Medication & Doctors

RIGHTS FOR COLLEGE KIDS DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD

ADHD Medication and appetite

Guilt

ADHD & Sensory Issues HELP

Parents who disagree with treatment

Second Grade, ADHD and Struggling

Discipline for ADHD child

New here and struggling

Research Study

What Brain Chemicals/Neurotransmitters Do People With ADHD Lack, And What Problems Does That Bring?

Vayarin

Overwhelmed

Feeling heartbroken today

Will Medication get at this?

Hygiene

Classroom Size and Composition

16 year old boy

Bad dreams and ADHD

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

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