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Concerned there is more going on

For about the past year and half, my 9 year old has been getting more impulsive, more aggressive, and just overall developing a lack of empathy. It's almost as...

For about the past year and half, my 9 year old has been getting more impulsive,...

Gemstone1316

•1 year ago

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Making progress

So my partner and I have finally been talking to my daughter doctors about getting her tested for ADHD and we have all the paperwork filled out. So my next...

So my partner and I have finally been talking to my daughter doctors about getti...

kanzler1987

•1 year ago

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New Here!

hello new here. Both my daughters were diagnosed with ADHD, my husband also and I’m in the middle of getting an adult diagnosis of ADHD. It has been a rough...

hello new here. Both my daughters were diagnosed with ADHD, my husband also and ...

Purple-plaid-mom

•1 year ago

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Same Struggles

My 10 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD, we have started her on Concerta. I’m not sure how much of a difference I see however she lashing out at...

My 10 year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD, we have started her on Con...

Emom3

•1 year ago

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Emotional regulation in ADHD/Anxiety 6 Year Old

SOS. I feel like we’ve tried everything. A brief summary: my son is 6.5, diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety at 5. We started stimulant meds and spent the last...

SOS. I feel like we’ve tried everything. A brief summary: my son is 6.5, diagn...

JJMom16

•1 year ago

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Parents with adult children with ADD

Hi, I would love to find a parent group of parents with adult children with ADD in the east bay area in California. I see there is such a group for parents...

Hi, I would love to find a parent group of parents with adult children with ADD ...

MsPatience

•1 year ago

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Replacing Guanfacine with Clonodine - do I titrate Guanfacine?

Hello We will be starting my 6 yo on Clonodine and stopping Guanfacine. WhenI asked the doctor if we need to titrate Guanfacine first she said no that they...

Hello We will be starting my 6 yo on Clonodine and stopping Guanfacine. WhenI a...

missbonafide

•1 year ago

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Tried 7 different medications(!) & all had bad side effects. what do you do that actually works but isn’t harmful?

Hi all! 10 year old son with ADHD has been struggling so much with life the past few years. About a year & half ago we knew that OT & the other things we...

Hi all! 10 year old son with ADHD has been struggling so much with life the pas...

grateful4breathing

•1 year ago

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Guanfacine and nightmares

Hello, Wondering from this community if you've seen a correlation between Guanfacine and night terrors/ nightmares? My son is on week 2 day 6 of an...

Hello, Wondering from this community if you've seen a correlation between Gua...

Bowie1211

•1 year ago

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Medicate until they stop eating?

We are trying medication for my 11-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed ADHD inattentive and anxiety. She's on a very low dose (1 mg) of Lexapro which...

We are trying medication for my 11-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed ADHD...

AlexaKmom

•1 year ago

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my 5 year old with adhd

my child got diagnosed with adhd 2 months ago. He was extremely aggressive, anxious child who was struggling to cope at school. He hated his school and had no...

my child got diagnosed with adhd 2 months ago. He was extremely aggressive, anxi...

123adhd

•1 year ago

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NOT ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT

Desperate for my 17 year old son to get some help, medication and therapy both will help, however good doctors are booked in advance for 2-3 months! I feel...

Desperate for my 17 year old son to get some help, medication and therapy both w...

Nanchli

•1 year ago

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Older Parent (71) with Daghter (mid 20's) Recently ADD Inattentive

I am a 71 year old father of a mid 20's daughter recently diagnosed ADD Inattentive. My daughter seems to be stuck in a struggling relationship (4 or 5 years...

I am a 71 year old father of a mid 20's daughter recently diagnosed ADD Inattent...

OlderparentOlderkid

•1 year ago

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Song & Music Video ABOUT ADHD!!

Hi all, when I was growing up in the 90s, I recall seeing some really inspiring music videos for upcoming movies, many of which I still hold dear to my heart....

Hi all, when I was growing up in the 90s, I recall seeing some really inspiring ...

Eclecticentric77

•1 year ago

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Public Schooling and Helping Children with Disabilities.

I am going on a rant. So far my week was good. Monday my partner and I managed to get our 9 year old daughter on the bus and it was such a successful day. And...

I am going on a rant. So far my week was good. Monday my partner and I managed ...

kanzler1987

•1 year ago

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Neurofeedback

I’m considering trying neurofeedback with my 10yo daughter. If you’ve tried it, did you find it helpful? What did it help the most with (impulse control,...

I’m considering trying neurofeedback with my 10yo daughter. If you’ve tried it, ...

Smfdaisy

•1 year ago

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generic Vyvanse

I recall hearing somewhere that there would be a generic version coming out in 2023. Did I dream this or has anyone heard this news? thanks!

I recall hearing somewhere that there would be a generic version coming out in 2...

artistmomMe

•1 year ago

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Sleep or Lack Thereof

My 5 year old has had sleep issues since he was 3 months old. We’ve been to every sleep doctor, pulmonologist, sleep trainer, DP, witch doctor, you name it and...

My 5 year old has had sleep issues since he was 3 months old. We’ve been to ever...

am3646

•1 year ago

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Sleep

Hello. Curious how much sleep others children get. My 13 year old is only averaging about 6.5 hrs a night. This of course makes me wonder if that has...

Hello. Curious how much sleep others children get. My 13 year old is only aver...

dadwithquestions456

•1 year ago

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starting child on methylphenidate tomorrow

hi , my 7 year old son was diagnosed with adhd and we’re starting him on methylphenidate tomorrow morning for school and I am really nervous about it.

hi , my 7 year old son was diagnosed with adhd and we’re starting him on methyl...

Violet22

•1 year ago

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ADHD and Stunted Growth in Adolescent

Our 11 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD almost two years ago and began taking daily concerta, which has helped significantly. However, he was already on...

Our 11 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD almost two years ago and began takin...

Smhani

•1 year ago

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Adderall Success or not ? How do we know?

My 4.5 yr old son just started 2.5mg of adderall in the morning. He also takes .5mg of guanfacine in the morning and midday. How do you know if the adderall is...

My 4.5 yr old son just started 2.5mg of adderall in the morning. He also takes ....

SunshineF

•1 year ago

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35 year old mum recently diagnosed with ADHD, unsure of managing it

Hi everyone,I was diagnosed with adhd earlier this year following a horrible stint of post natal depression after having my 2nd child. My husband looked into...

Hi everyone,I was diagnosed with adhd earlier this year following a horrible sti...

SorchaO

•1 year ago

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Qelbree - tired?

Anyone else out there have a kid who feels very tired when starting Qelbree? My teen started it and actually fell asleep in the locker room before hockey...

Anyone else out there have a kid who feels very tired when starting Qelbree? My...

willandgrace

•1 year ago

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Orthodontic work and ADHD, sensory issues

Hi! My daughter is 9 and on our last dental check up was referred to an orthodontist due to findings on an X-ray. A palate expander was mentioned. Very...

Hi! My daughter is 9 and on our last dental check up was referred to an orthodo...

Chicagomom

•1 year ago

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Happy to announce that I am finally releasing my ADHD Documentary-Film titled: "ATTENTION DEFICIT ATTENTION OVERLOAD"

Hi all, I am happy to announce that I am finally releasing & debuting my ADHD Documentary-film titled: "ATTENTION DEFICIT ATTENTION OVERLOAD" This...

Hi all, I am happy to announce that I am finally releasing & debuting my ADHD Do...

Eclecticentric77

•1 year ago

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Medication question

Medication question- Over the last couple of years we have struggled with finding the right stimulant medication. For my 12 year old son. We have done a...

Medication question- Over the last couple of years we have struggled with findi...

JamB11

•1 year ago

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Focalin

My 11 year old son has been on combo medicine (clonidine & Focalin). He’s been on this combo for a year and Focalin for 3 years (only takes Focalin during...

My 11 year old son has been on combo medicine (clonidine & Focalin). He’s been o...

Sy5636

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Parent Support Groups

Good Evening, My name is Kendra, I am the mother of a beautiful 9 year old girl, who was diagnosed with a basic learning disability, well about a 1 and a half...

Good Evening, My name is Kendra, I am the mother of a beautiful 9 year old girl,...

kanzler1987

•1 year ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Nonstimulant Options for Treating Childhood ADHD

Families may prefer alternatives to stimulants in medication management for childhood ADHD. Read more at https://bit.ly/nrcnonstim

Families may prefer alternatives to stimulants in medication management for chil...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for December 2022

Concerned there is more going on

Making progress

New Here!

Same Struggles

Emotional regulation in ADHD/Anxiety 6 Year Old

Parents with adult children with ADD

Replacing Guanfacine with Clonodine - do I titrate Guanfacine?

Tried 7 different medications(!) & all had bad side effects. what do you do that actually works but isn’t harmful?

Guanfacine and nightmares

Medicate until they stop eating?

my 5 year old with adhd

NOT ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT

Older Parent (71) with Daghter (mid 20's) Recently ADD Inattentive

Song & Music Video ABOUT ADHD!!

Public Schooling and Helping Children with Disabilities.

Neurofeedback

generic Vyvanse

Sleep or Lack Thereof

Sleep

starting child on methylphenidate tomorrow

ADHD and Stunted Growth in Adolescent

Adderall Success or not ? How do we know?

35 year old mum recently diagnosed with ADHD, unsure of managing it

Qelbree - tired?

Orthodontic work and ADHD, sensory issues

Happy to announce that I am finally releasing my ADHD Documentary-Film titled: "ATTENTION DEFICIT ATTENTION OVERLOAD"

Medication question

Focalin

Parent Support Groups

ADHD Weekly -- Nonstimulant Options for Treating Childhood 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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