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Kapvay ( clonidine)

Hello! My 6 year old son has combined adhd. He was recently started on Kapvay 0.1mg at night. Was wondering if there were any kids that use Kapvay twice a day?...

Hello! My 6 year old son has combined adhd. He was recently started on Kapvay 0....

CKariya

•5 years ago

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East Bay Area

Is anyone here around the east bay area? Im a mother of a ADHD child with O.D.D. and was having problems with the school district. I made a facebook page that...

Is anyone here around the east bay area? Im a mother of a ADHD child with O.D.D....

dragonsong

•5 years ago

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So proud of my daughter.

Sorry, haven't been on here much lately. I don't know what changed (or clicked) in my daughter. She was on time to School 9 of the 10 (only 1 minute late last...

Sorry, haven't been on here much lately. I don't know what changed (or clicked)...

5Flyingeagle

•5 years ago

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How many meds?

Hi all, just wondering how many different meds your child is on. My 8yr old son, dx with ADHD and ODD-oppositional defiant disorder, is on 3 different...

Hi all, just wondering how many different meds your child is on. My 8yr old son...

Lando78

•5 years ago

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Mom who wishes she could runaway from home

My 11 yo has so much trouble getting moving in the morning. He waits until 10 minutes before departure time to get out of bed to get ready for school. He...

My 11 yo has so much trouble getting moving in the morning. He waits until 10 m...

Janice_H

•5 years ago

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My 5 year old son is hyperactive

My 5 year old son is hyperactive and roams here and there all the time.. He doesn't listen what others say.. He hits, snatches things from others.. Although he...

My 5 year old son is hyperactive and roams here and there all the time.. He does...

Ritugupta

•5 years ago

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Support group

Hi i live in los osos California and have two boys with adhd and asd 20 and 12 and,wanting to start a support group in person

Hi i live in los osos California and have two boys with adhd and asd 20 and 12 a...

4lizzylou

•5 years ago

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New to treating my 12 year olds ADHD

My 12 yearold has ADHD, anxiety, and Failure to Thrive (he is 55 inches tall and weights 66lbs.) He maintains an A/B honor roll but is starting to have...

My 12 yearold has ADHD, anxiety, and Failure to Thrive (he is 55 inches tall and...

mommagof3

•5 years ago

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Friday night exhaustion - anybody else

New here! Anybody on Friday night just exhausted and lose it? My daughter, age 11 had SI in August - I had to hospitalize her - it was horrifying....

New here! Anybody on Friday night just exhausted and lose it? My daughter, age...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed

My 7 year old daughter is newly diagnosed with ADHD combined type. Also diagnosed with anxiety and a language based learning disability. She manages to be VERY...

My 7 year old daughter is newly diagnosed with ADHD combined type. Also diagnose...

KateJoan

•5 years ago

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Depressed

I’m just venting here because I have no one to talk to about any of this and no one who understands. I recently discovered, with the help of my son’s...

I’m just venting here because I have no one to talk to about any of this and no ...

jschwab39

•5 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Awareness Is Every Day, Not Just for A Month

We’re approaching the end of ADHD Awareness Month, but we know the work goes on. Why do we raise awareness and what can you take away from this month’s focus?...

We’re approaching the end of ADHD Awareness Month, but we know the work goes on....

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•6 years ago

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I wonder

My oldest is 14 ADHD I believe she has anxiety and depression as well. I wonder how I can get her motivated? She don't go-to regular school she is at home...

My oldest is 14 ADHD I believe she has anxiety and depression as well. I wonder ...

Mommaof03

•6 years ago

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Free from angry outbursts

Hey all! I just want to share our story. Disclaimer: we all know that every child is different and what works for one may not work for the other. That being...

Hey all! I just want to share our story. Disclaimer: we all know that every chi...

Mudpies

•6 years ago

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more than just ADHD?

Does anyone feel there is more going on and the meds are not treating the real issue? My teenage son has tried 3 ADHD meds and it makes his OCD much worse....

Does anyone feel there is more going on and the meds are not treating the real i...

corster

•6 years ago

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Natural remedies

Need advice on natural remedies maybe oil ex... to help with ADHD. My family have decided that meds is not for my son

Need advice on natural remedies maybe oil ex... to help with ADHD. My family hav...

Alzeh

•6 years ago

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Halloween Treats

Hi everyone, Halloween is approaching and my son is counting down almost everyday. I'd like to ask experienced ADHD parents how you've limited treats? We...

Hi everyone, Halloween is approaching and my son is counting down almost everyda...

Adam081911

•6 years ago

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Hello

Hello I am new to this and I have one daughter that has it and my son might have it as well. Thank you all for letting me join.

Hello I am new to this and I have one daughter that has it and my son might have...

Mommaof03

•6 years ago

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Special Aid Classes

Hello All, I will be having a meeting on Friday regarding my sons behavior. Lately he has been having more tantrums and got to the point of actually hitting...

Hello All, I will be having a meeting on Friday regarding my sons behavior. Late...

Sebastian28

•6 years ago

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Small Victory!

We finally got an official ADHD diagnosis for my husband. I've mentioned in other posts that we have been trying to get both my daughter and husband......

We finally got an official ADHD diagnosis for my husband. I've mentioned in othe...

Mama_Maehem

•6 years ago

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Very Concerned...

My 6yr old did something out of the norm and I'm afraid his condition ADHD us getting worse he was disciple tonight for misbehaving and he had an outburst I've...

My 6yr old did something out of the norm and I'm afraid his condition ADHD us ge...

Concerned-parent

•6 years ago

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Getting in trouble at school.

I’m a little frustrated with my sons special ed teacher. I just feel like she’s sort of worn out with my son, and isn’t willing to make the modifications and...

I’m a little frustrated with my sons special ed teacher. I just feel like she’s ...

Madmarie

•6 years ago

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Help with 12yr old son and school/home work!

My son is 12 years old, he is a 7th grader and we are struggling with his grades. Im trying as much as I can to help him, but also trying to make him...

My son is 12 years old, he is a 7th grader and we are struggling with his grades...

CAP13

•6 years ago

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Any suggestions?

Hello! I usually only read the posts on this site but my family is in crisis and I am reaching out for assistance and/or support. I have tow sons 12 and 14....

Hello! I usually only read the posts on this site but my family is in crisis an...

JandDmom

•6 years ago

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Is it ADHD or something else?

So we are starting our journey to discover what is the root issue for my sons focus issues and lack of stamina at school. He is 7 and in 1st grade. His teacher...

So we are starting our journey to discover what is the root issue for my sons fo...

Van3939

•6 years ago

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Parents who do NOT medicate

Any parents with feedback on helping children manage ADHD symptoms without medicating? If so what are you doing? What are you doing to help improve school...

Any parents with feedback on helping children manage ADHD symptoms without medic...

Van3939

•6 years ago

32 Replies

ADHD and Depression

Our 8 year old son was diagnosed earlier this year and started meds a couple of months ago. We started with Vyvanse but the rebound meltdowns when the meds...

Our 8 year old son was diagnosed earlier this year and started meds a couple of ...

mariner8993

•6 years ago

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Chewing

One of my boys puts everything in his mouth. He’s almost 7. He pulls strings out of his clothes, blankets, etc. and chews the strings. He has put holes in...

One of my boys puts everything in his mouth. He’s almost 7. He pulls strings out...

Boymom3

•6 years ago

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Social rigidity

My 9yr old girl has taken a turn in the last six months. She has always struggled with social rigidity but it seems to be getting worse. It’s the same scenario...

My 9yr old girl has taken a turn in the last six months. She has always struggle...

K8rtot

•6 years ago

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Quillivant xr

My son takes quillivant xr yet I’ve just found out that there’s a shortage once again. Has anyone found a place to get it or any other solution? Thanks so much...

My son takes quillivant xr yet I’ve just found out that there’s a shortage once ...

Momanddadof2boys

•6 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for October 2018

Kapvay ( clonidine)

East Bay Area

So proud of my daughter.

How many meds?

Mom who wishes she could runaway from home

My 5 year old son is hyperactive

Support group

New to treating my 12 year olds ADHD

Friday night exhaustion - anybody else

Newly Diagnosed

Depressed

ADHD Weekly -- ADHD Awareness Is Every Day, Not Just for A Month

I wonder

Free from angry outbursts

more than just ADHD?

Natural remedies

Halloween Treats

Hello

Special Aid Classes

Small Victory!

Very Concerned...

Getting in trouble at school.

Help with 12yr old son and school/home work!

Any suggestions?

Is it ADHD or something else?

Parents who do NOT medicate

ADHD and Depression

Chewing

Social rigidity

Quillivant xr

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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