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Emotional outbursts

Hi, never posted here before so apologies for the long post! have a 9 year old boy who we are pretty sure has adhd. One of the toughest things we find to deal...

Hi, never posted here before so apologies for the long post! have a 9 year old b...

Clare184

•1 year ago

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Where can we get advice in the uk

Hi our son is 9 and we are fairly certain he has adhd. Where is the best place to go for advice and support. We want to be able to help him with dealing with...

Hi our son is 9 and we are fairly certain he has adhd. Where is the best place ...

Clare184

•1 year ago

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Paid Research Opportunity for Parents

Does your child (age 2-12) have disruptive or challenging behaviors like tantrums, aggression (verbal or physical), or noncompliance (ex: refuses...

Does your child (age 2-12) have disruptive or challenging behaviors like tantrum...

UHCLresearch

Researcher•1 year ago

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strattera guanfacine - would you add a stimulant??

Curious if anyone’s kid takes strattera, guanfacine, AND a stimulant? We see our psychiatrist who we love tomorrow so we will ask - but I’m curious… My son...

Curious if anyone’s kid takes strattera, guanfacine, AND a stimulant? We see ou...

amewhit

•1 year ago

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Adderall versus Strattera?

Hi. Our eleven year old boy, who has ADHD and dyslexia, has done pretty well on 5 mg of Adderall daily. His focus has improved significantly, and he's less...

Hi. Our eleven year old boy, who has ADHD and dyslexia, has done pretty well on ...

Blueberry_Pie

•1 year ago

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7 year old- first day on Tenex…so tired

My 7 year old granddaughter who was diagnosed at 5 is taking 1mg. Of Tenex for the first time. I can’t believe how tired and lethargic she is. I know I have to...

My 7 year old granddaughter who was diagnosed at 5 is taking 1mg. Of Tenex for t...

rockinmimi

•1 year ago

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Son lacks motivation for school

My son told us he hated school since third grade. He is now in 8th grade. He hates to study, he hates to memorize and reading it not his friend. If...

My son told us he hated school since third grade. He is now in 8th grade. He h...

Julie001

•1 year ago

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10yo - unmanagable

Hello My son was diagnosed as ADHD at about 6 years old. Up until this point he had been in and out of a couple play schools as he was always branded as being...

Hello My son was diagnosed as ADHD at about 6 years old. Up until this point he...

DoBetter

•1 year ago

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ADHD and depression

our 14 yo daughter sees a therapist and is on 10 mg Lexapro and Vyvanse. But here we are again –– she won't get out of bed today and go to school. Does anyone...

our 14 yo daughter sees a therapist and is on 10 mg Lexapro and Vyvanse. But her...

artistmomMe

•1 year ago

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Medication for a 4 year old

Has anyone started a stimulant at the age of 4? Our son has extreme tantrums and can be aggressive. We are doing PCIT and tried Guanfacine but so far we...

Has anyone started a stimulant at the age of 4? Our son has extreme tantrums and...

9-9GL

•1 year ago

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Switched 8yo medication from Concerta XR to Focalin XR concerns

My 8 yo son has ADHD and was diagnosed at 5 years old. He was on adderall 5mg; then 5 mg with a 2.5mg mid day for the first year and then put on Concerta 18 XR...

My 8 yo son has ADHD and was diagnosed at 5 years old. He was on adderall 5mg; t...

Boymom0408

•1 year ago

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Lexapro and respirdal

My 12 year old has been on respirdal 0.5mg and lexapro 10mg for 6months, and know respirdal increased to 1 mg all taken once at night. The problem that doesn't...

My 12 year old has been on respirdal 0.5mg and lexapro 10mg for 6months, and kno...

Dum1

•1 year ago

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why life has to be hard :(

I hv put my life on pause! I do everything I can do make sure my son is happy, I know he need help in life, however I forget that I have another child, she is...

I hv put my life on pause! I do everything I can do make sure my son is happy, I...

Nanchli

•1 year ago

1 Reply

how can I stop my son from drugs!

My son is on drugs and every time he get caught, He promises me this is the last time.........but it keeps happening, Any...

My son is on drugs and every time he get caught, He promises me this is the last...

Nanchli

•1 year ago

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6yo ADHD-Anger Outbursts

I'm looking for advice on how to handle the BIG emotions. My 6yo does well most of the time, but he tends to have severe anger outbursts at home, usually...

I'm looking for advice on how to handle the BIG emotions. My 6yo does well most ...

adhdmom08

•1 year ago

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Progressively worse stimulant side effects

New here and looking for any knowledge the group can share with me regarding side effects from Vyvanse. Nearly 17yo d was diagnosed Inattentive ADHD 2 years...

New here and looking for any knowledge the group can share with me regarding sid...

WMO3

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Have you grown up with ADHD? Can you descibe how you felt and your experiences. What helped you?

Are you aware of any resources that really explain how you feel and cope with things with ADHD?

Are you aware of any resources that really explain how you feel and cope with th...

HoldingonLou

•1 year ago

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blueclean

I have a 23 year old daughter who has been diagnosed as ADD since she was in elementary school. Although she has been on medication, she does not take any...

I have a 23 year old daughter who has been diagnosed as ADD since she was in ele...

Blueclean

•1 year ago

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2.5 year old, new pediatrician referring him to a specialist for testing

Hi all, We have a very active 2.5 year old, he’s always been active, curious, and busy. Walking at 10 months, climbing and running by 12 months. He has very...

Hi all, We have a very active 2.5 year old, he’s always been active, curious, a...

Cait2023

•1 year ago

16 Replies

New Member, 5 year old with ADHD combined type and anxiety this last week.

I have a 5 year old (just turned 5 in December) son who was diagnosed recently. Looking forward to learning from everyone and their own experiences. My son has...

I have a 5 year old (just turned 5 in December) son who was diagnosed recently. ...

Blair88

•1 year ago

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Defiant 15 year old son-Med Management

it is me again! It has been a while guys. I've written before about how the teen years have thrown my entire family out of sorts. My son has been on...

it is me again! It has been a while guys. I've written before about how the te...

spookyscaryskeletons

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Help please!!!

Help!my son is 3 yrs old he is in the spectrum he's in a public school where we have an IEP where he supose to ge speech therapy and OT but he did not get...

Help!my son is 3 yrs old he is in the spectrum he's in a public school where ...

Widline

•1 year ago

14 Replies

New here! How can I support my son with ADHD in the classroom?

I know I'm not alone here.... My 6-year-old son's teacher asked me to come and observe the struggles he's having in the classroom, because her methods of...

I know I'm not alone here.... My 6-year-old son's teacher asked me to come and...

LivyKatie

•1 year ago

11 Replies

8 year old can’t sleep at night

what if child cannot sleep?

Alaconte

•1 year ago

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12 year old and navigating friendships

Hi, any advice on how I can help my son navigate and maintain friendships? It’s tough for him because is not socially aware and has trouble picking up on...

Hi, any advice on how I can help my son navigate and maintain friendships? It’s ...

Numberate

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Anyone have experience with stasis?

I follow a few ADHD individuals on instagram and an ad keeps popping up and I'm intrigued. It's all natural (vitamins and adaptogens) and is designed to be...

I follow a few ADHD individuals on instagram and an ad keeps popping up and I'm ...

artistmomMe

•1 year ago

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2 Non-Stimulants? Success?

Hi all… Stimulants don’t work for our son. Psych NP is adding in a low dose of Qelbree to the Guanfacine 2mg ER that our son already takes (had weird...

Hi all… Stimulants don’t work for our son. Psych NP is adding in a low dose o...

PrettyGrey

•1 year ago

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Mom of teenager with ADHD

I don’t even know where to begin. My 17 year old was diagnosed with ADHD over 10 years ago. I has been “manageable” until a couple of years ago. She is...

I don’t even know where to begin. My 17 year old was diagnosed with ADHD over 10...

LaLa1203

•1 year ago

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Guanfacine 2MG ER + Qelbree Onboarding + Zoloft 50mg

Hi All, First post. Just recently joined. Our 7 year-old has ADHD-Combined Type, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, & Dyspraxia...

Hi All, First post. Just recently joined. Our 7 year-old has ADHD-Combined Typ...

PrettyGrey

•1 year ago

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Hello All, New Mom Seeking Advice

hi everyone, i'm new here. and looking to improve and learn new things to better help my son with ADHD. My son was diagnosed when he was 5 years old, from...

hi everyone, i'm new here. and looking to improve and learn new things to better...

Butterfly091514

•1 year ago

9 Replies

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All posts for January 2023

Emotional outbursts

Where can we get advice in the uk

Paid Research Opportunity for Parents

strattera guanfacine - would you add a stimulant??

Adderall versus Strattera?

7 year old- first day on Tenex…so tired

Son lacks motivation for school

10yo - unmanagable

ADHD and depression

Medication for a 4 year old

Switched 8yo medication from Concerta XR to Focalin XR concerns

Lexapro and respirdal

why life has to be hard :(

how can I stop my son from drugs!

6yo ADHD-Anger Outbursts

Progressively worse stimulant side effects

Have you grown up with ADHD? Can you descibe how you felt and your experiences. What helped you?

blueclean

2.5 year old, new pediatrician referring him to a specialist for testing

New Member, 5 year old with ADHD combined type and anxiety this last week.

Defiant 15 year old son-Med Management

Help please!!!

New here! How can I support my son with ADHD in the classroom?

8 year old can’t sleep at night

12 year old and navigating friendships

Anyone have experience with stasis?

2 Non-Stimulants? Success?

Mom of teenager with ADHD

Guanfacine 2MG ER + Qelbree Onboarding + Zoloft 50mg

Hello All, New Mom Seeking Advice

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