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Stopping Stimulants with Success?

Has anyone tried removing all stimulants from medication protocol for ADHD and only use alternative meds, like Guanfacine or Straterra, with success? I’m...

Has anyone tried removing all stimulants from medication protocol for ADHD and o...

Mmagusin

•3 years ago

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ADHD assignment

Dear members, I am a postgraduate student from Greece and as part of an assignment I would like to ask a member of the group a couple of questions. It will...

Dear members, I am a postgraduate student from Greece and as part of an assignme...

Danaed91

•3 years ago

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My teen son eats carbs and sugar and I am so exasperated !!

Hi - does anyone have any thoughts on this issue? We all know that nutrition and exercise are SO important yet I can't seem to get my 16 year old son with...

Hi - does anyone have any thoughts on this issue? We all know that nutrition an...

chakragal

•3 years ago

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I would try using a calendar to plan a due; my understanding is that some kid can get tasks done when due dates approach. Also give him lots of praise and...

I would try using a calendar to plan a due; my understanding is that some kid ca...

hyperchild1

•3 years ago

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6 year old son ADHD starting medication

My son is 6 as well and in 1st grade and the preasure and structure of what was expected was causing him to have increase in impulsive behaviors, outburts, and...

My son is 6 as well and in 1st grade and the preasure and structure of what was ...

MJDMom

•3 years ago

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Losing too much weight on stimulant

Hello everyone, I am looking for some help finding a medication effective for adhd that doesn’t cause weight loss. While Vyvanse has been great for my 16 year...

Hello everyone, I am looking for some help finding a medication effective for ad...

Redpanda5

•3 years ago

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New diagnosis of ADHD for my 6 year old son

Hello, I am so grateful for this community. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and coming together to try and help all of our kids. My 6 year old son...

Hello, I am so grateful for this community. Thank you all for sharing your thou...

Liamsmom15

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- New Education Guidelines in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions

The US Department of Education is encouraging schools to provide special education services for children affected by COVID-19 or who have seen their...

The US Department of Education is encouraging schools to provide special educati...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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another focalin question

my 13 yo daughter takes 7.5 mg in the morning and has been mentioning lots of "jitters." her focus and concentration has improved immensely but the jitters are...

my 13 yo daughter takes 7.5 mg in the morning and has been mentioning lots of "j...

artistmomMe

•3 years ago

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Class size of 39 10-year-olds!

I recently went in to observe my fifth-grade son's class. There is 1 teacher, no teacher's aid or assistant, and 39 students. My son has a diagnosis of OCD and...

I recently went in to observe my fifth-grade son's class. There is 1 teacher, no...

disney_mom

•3 years ago

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Neurofeedback: Is it effective

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback therapy. I have a 12 year old and was wondering about trying it. I think its not FDA approved as a...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback therapy. I have a 12 y...

hedwigpotter

•3 years ago

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Question on socializing

How can i help my adhd boy to make friends

Kokofem1968

•3 years ago

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How to allow for personal space for ADHD 9yo daughter who still gets into everything…

My oldest (9y daughter) is increasingly wishing for more space away from her younger siblings: 6y & 4y brother plus the 2y sister with whom she shares a room....

My oldest (9y daughter) is increasingly wishing for more space away from her you...

anothermother

•3 years ago

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New member, feeling overwhelmed :(

I am new here, my 6-year-old daughter has ADHD and also her stepdad (my husband). I kind of feel overwhelmed right now. I have read a lot of info on the...

I am new here, my 6-year-old daughter has ADHD and also her stepdad (my husband)...

simp118

•3 years ago

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Natural medicine

Sorry for my question, but I want to ask all of you if there is any natural Medicine for ADHD that we can get it over the counter? Thank you

Sorry for my question, but I want to ask all of you if there is any natural Medi...

Licaz2008

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Finding Focus - this week, Friday at 12pm ET

If you're interested in joining a virtual encouragement group, please join us this Friday at 12pm ET at Finding Focus. Share strategies, successes, struggles...

If you're interested in joining a virtual encouragement group, please join us th...

nnej3

•3 years ago

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L-Theanine

Hi, has anyone used L-Theanine for their ADHD kiddo? If so, do you use it in place of medication? Thanks!

Hi, has anyone used L-Theanine for their ADHD kiddo? If so, do you use it in pl...

AEM1

•3 years ago

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Getting "F"'s on in class tests..

Our son works so hard in school. Last year he got an A in integrated math 1. This was during the pandemic. This year in person he ( intergrated math 2) has...

Our son works so hard in school. Last year he got an A in integrated math 1. Thi...

Onthemove1971

•3 years ago

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Concern

How do you get used to your child yelling that they hate you on a every other day basis? My daughter who's six just got diagnosed with ADHD, and this is a...

How do you get used to your child yelling that they hate you on a every other da...

WATTAMOM

•3 years ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Toppling the Myths of ADHD

ADHD awareness often includes debunking some of the myths that surround the disorder and its treatment. We address a few of the common misunderstandings. Bust...

ADHD awareness often includes debunking some of the myths that surround the diso...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•3 years ago

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Situational Awareness

I have an 18 yr old son who was diagnosed at 13 with ADHD. For reference he’s on meds. I hope I’m not asking a question that has already been answered. He...

I have an 18 yr old son who was diagnosed at 13 with ADHD. For reference he’s on...

sauceboss

•3 years ago

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Morning struggles

I'm a step parent to a set of twins (boys 8yo) and mornings have been the biggest struggle ever. No matter how early I put them to bed or how early I try to...

I'm a step parent to a set of twins (boys 8yo) and mornings have been the bigges...

SetofTwins

•3 years ago

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Adhd teen and sports

Hi! My 14 yr old son is not interested in anything. Throughout elementary school he played soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag football, marital arts but in...

Hi! My 14 yr old son is not interested in anything. Throughout elementary school...

maybeck

•3 years ago

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Hardy Nutrionals supplement

Hi, I read in many posts on this forum about the success people have had using this supplement in terms of focus, mood stability, and mental clarity. The...

Hi, I read in many posts on this forum about the success people have had using t...

Erezeitan2

•3 years ago

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) for appetite stimulation

We just started giving our 5 year old son cyproheptadine (Periactin) for appetite stimulation to counter the effects of stimulants. It's only been a few days,...

We just started giving our 5 year old son cyproheptadine (Periactin) for appetit...

JJMom16

•3 years ago

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Medication or herbal solution to ADD

My son is 11 years old and is the youngest in his class! He is currently in 6th grade. He is extremely bright but lacks emotional control and sustained focus....

My son is 11 years old and is the youngest in his class! He is currently in 6th ...

BStron

•3 years ago

9 Replies

No drugs in the future

Hello everyone! I just wonder is there a possibility to stop taking any drugs for adhd in the future? Is there a possibility to get rid of major symptoms?...

Hello everyone! I just wonder is there a possibility to stop taking any drugs fo...

Embroidery77

•3 years ago

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Thoughts on Vyvanse?

Hi there. We are looking at starting meds for the first time for my daughter. I am really nervous about it. She already takes low does fluoxetine for anxiety....

Hi there. We are looking at starting meds for the first time for my daughter. I ...

charney0709

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Adzenys?

Has anyone tried Adzenys yet? Our son who is 7 just stopped taking quilavent bc it gave him a 5 hour erection. They are trying this now. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Has anyone tried Adzenys yet? Our son who is 7 just stopped taking quilavent bc ...

Sp8graphics

•3 years ago

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Friendship/social groups for kids?

Do any of your adhd kids do a friendship or social group? If so would you recommend it? How did you go about finding one? Thanks

Do any of your adhd kids do a friendship or social group? If so would you recomm...

Clue3

•3 years ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for October 2021

Stopping Stimulants with Success?

ADHD assignment

My teen son eats carbs and sugar and I am so exasperated !!

Replying

6 year old son ADHD starting medication

Losing too much weight on stimulant

New diagnosis of ADHD for my 6 year old son

ADHD Weekly -- New Education Guidelines in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions

another focalin question

Class size of 39 10-year-olds!

Neurofeedback: Is it effective

Question on socializing

How to allow for personal space for ADHD 9yo daughter who still gets into everything…

New member, feeling overwhelmed :(

Natural medicine

Finding Focus - this week, Friday at 12pm ET

L-Theanine

Getting "F"'s on in class tests..

Concern

ADHD Weekly -- Toppling the Myths of ADHD

Situational Awareness

Morning struggles

Adhd teen and sports

Hardy Nutrionals supplement

Cyproheptadine (Periactin) for appetite stimulation

Medication or herbal solution to ADD

No drugs in the future

Thoughts on Vyvanse?

Adzenys?

Friendship/social groups for kids?

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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