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Psychiatrist in Atlanta for suspected “ring of fire” adhd

hi all. Our daughter is 10 and has adhd and severe anxiety and most likely depression. All of the posts I read about aggression are interesting because her...

hi all. Our daughter is 10 and has adhd and severe anxiety and most likely depre...

atay

•1 year ago

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CBT help

Hi I’m searching for a cognitive behavioral therapist or a ADHD coach that can help us. My daughter is 8 w inattentive type Has impulsivity and difficulty...

Hi I’m searching for a cognitive behavioral therapist or a ADHD coach that can...

Waterangel51

•1 year ago

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Iron deficiency & picky eating

Hello! My daughter is 4.5 years old and is very iron deficient. We found out she is anemic about 2 years ago. I used to be able to give her iron drops in her...

Hello! My daughter is 4.5 years old and is very iron deficient. We found out she...

LF2023

•1 year ago

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Support group in MA?

Hi I am looking for a support group in MA (near Boston) for my daughter /boys who have adhd. Would love to connect, to meet in person if possible, or...

Hi I am looking for a support group in MA (near Boston) for my daughter /boys ...

orangedogs

•1 year ago

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New to the group

My daughter "12" was diagnosed with ADHD with behavioral issues when she was 7. We have had her on a host of different medications and now she is on an "okay"...

My daughter "12" was diagnosed with ADHD with behavioral issues when she was 7. ...

Briankelvy

•1 year ago

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In person support groups for parents in Ottawa?

The subject says it all. Suggestions? Both my wife and I are struggling with the level of effort required to support our son and are hoping to connect with...

The subject says it all. Suggestions? Both my wife and I are struggling with th...

skating43

•1 year ago

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wrestling or martial arts…good or bad for ADHD kids?

Just curious if anyone has their kids in martial arts or wrestling? My son is 6 and has a lot of aggressive/impulsive tendencies. when playing always wants to...

Just curious if anyone has their kids in martial arts or wrestling? My son is 6 ...

Imaginationmom

•1 year ago

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stimulants causing anger/mood issues

my son will be 11 this week. We have been in this journey since age 6. He has been diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. We...

my son will be 11 this week. We have been in this journey since age 6. He has be...

hygienehollie

•1 year ago

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Hello! New to the Community

My son (14yrs old) was diagnosed ADHD combo type in the summer of 2022. Getting a diagnosis and starting treatment has been the best thing that has ever...

My son (14yrs old) was diagnosed ADHD combo type in the summer of 2022. Getting ...

perpetualthinker

•1 year ago

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ADHD Documentary (highly recommend seeing)

Just watched the new ADHD Documentary “The Disruptors” and highly recommend it. The trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX9zrBnufYc A discussion with...

Just watched the new ADHD Documentary “The Disruptors” and highly recommend it. ...

NYCmom2

•1 year ago

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14 year old refusing to go to school

Our 14 year old son is in eighth grade, diagnosed with ADHD since last spring, and has been fairly successfully helped by Vyvanse, Guanfacine, and citalopram....

Our 14 year old son is in eighth grade, diagnosed with ADHD since last spring, a...

Juniper52

•1 year ago

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New to the process and the forum

Hi, all! So excited to meet you… I honestly had no idea this type of support existed and I’m happy to have found you. We are seeking to get our son tested and...

Hi, all! So excited to meet you… I honestly had no idea this type of support exi...

Lianne01

•1 year ago

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meds plateauing

does anyone have a similar experience…. My 5 yr old son seems to respond to Ritalin for about a month before his poor behavior and impulsivity starts up again....

does anyone have a similar experience…. My 5 yr old son seems to respond to Rita...

SunshineF

•1 year ago

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In search of fellow boatmates...

I'm new to the group and am grateful to have a place to share. I am a mom to a 14 year old boy who has ADHD. He was diagnosed in first grade. My husband, we...

I'm new to the group and am grateful to have a place to share. I am a mom to a ...

FlyMama

•1 year ago

1 Reply

screen time challenge

good morning! Our 14 yo daughter is like most teens and loves her phone to communicate with friends and watch tiktok. It was advised to me to put a time limit...

good morning! Our 14 yo daughter is like most teens and loves her phone to commu...

artistmomMe

•1 year ago

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Documentation for college and related 504 prep

Hello, My son, now 18, was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type in the fall of 2020. He has been working with a 1 hour weekly EF tutor and attending a guided...

Hello, My son, now 18, was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type in the fall of...

jmot2

•1 year ago

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Clonodine

Hello- Has anyone had experience with Clonodine? We are suppose to be trying 0.05mg at night. I am mainly wondering if this can be crushed? I don't think she...

Hello- Has anyone had experience with Clonodine? We are suppose to be trying 0.0...

LF2023

•1 year ago

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Thinking of switching son to Intuniv (Guanfacine) - any thoughts and advise from parents who’s kids take Intuniv as a sole ADHD medication

Hi, My son experiences tachycardia on Atomoxetine. We lowered the dose and his pulse has not gone down much. I believe it is a train on his heart and I don’t...

Hi, My son experiences tachycardia on Atomoxetine. We lowered the dose and his ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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New Member / Mom of 12yo son with ADHD

Hello! I’m a mom seeking local resources and support for my son. Anyone have references for Central NJ?

Hello! I’m a mom seeking local resources and support for my son. Anyone have ref...

Crichards224

•1 year ago

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Looking for Parent Input

Hi All -- This may not be a traditional post for this forum, but I'm a doctoral researcher who is currently looking to interview parents of children/teens with...

Hi All -- This may not be a traditional post for this forum, but I'm a doctoral ...

Morgan30

•1 year ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Most High Schools Report No Problems with Medication Diversion

Proclaimed a “wake-up call” in some media outlets, a recent study of medication misuse by students shows the likelihood of students taking someone else's...

Proclaimed a “wake-up call” in some media outlets, a recent study of medication ...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 year ago

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Therapist in Toronto? for our 20 years old son

Can anyone recommend a therapist in Toronto? I have been looking for a wile now.... this is for our 20 years old son. He was recently diagnosed with adhd, has...

Can anyone recommend a therapist in Toronto? I have been looking for a wile now....

Ziska

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Multivitamins/Supplements

My 5 year old son was recently diagnosed with combined ADHD, and his dad and I are holding off on medication for now. I'd love to hear what vitamins,...

My 5 year old son was recently diagnosed with combined ADHD, and his dad and I a...

Danni246

•1 year ago

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Vyvanse

Hi , so I'm 27Female was diagnosed with adhad 5-6 months ago and I'm taking Wellbutrin 300mg and Vyvanse 40mg currently. Before my doctor was taking away the...

Hi , so I'm 27Female was diagnosed with adhad 5-6 months ago and I'm taking Wel...

Midnightbluezz

•1 year ago

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CBT Questions

It's clear that my son could benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He gets into negative thought spirals and has a negative self-image. I worry about how...

It's clear that my son could benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He gets ...

dtrain5

•1 year ago

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Seeking Washington State ADHD/ASD Friendly Neighborhood for My Family

Hi there. I live in California now but we're moving to Washington soon. Like many of you, I struggled greatly while enduring quarantine procedures with...

Hi there. I live in California now but we're moving to Washington soon. Like...

MerryDay

•1 year ago

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Guanfacine

Good morning, my 6 year old son has been in Guanfacine for about 3 weeks now. He was diagnosed with ADHD and ASD. He takes 1mg once a day in the mornings....

Good morning, my 6 year old son has been in Guanfacine for about 3 weeks now. He...

Ambitiousmom

•1 year ago

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Ritalin

My kid 6 years old used Ritalin for 1 year then we started to see the sides effects Depression 🫥 Always tired 😫 Tick in his face Then we decided to stop his...

My kid 6 years old used Ritalin for 1 year then we started to see the sides effe...

sousamarcela438

•1 year ago

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Ritalin And Prozac or Zoloft

anyone have experience giving their young child both Ritalin and medication for anxiety like Prozac or Zoloft? My son is 5 and his doctor is considering this...

anyone have experience giving their young child both Ritalin and medication for ...

SunshineF

•1 year ago

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I don't know what time do with my son anymore.

My son is about to be 12 in a couple of weeks. He was diagnosed with moderate ASD and ADHD at age 9. He also has issues with anger, aggression, and self harm....

My son is about to be 12 in a couple of weeks. He was diagnosed with moderate AS...

Emochick

•1 year ago

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All posts for April 2023

Psychiatrist in Atlanta for suspected “ring of fire” adhd

CBT help

Iron deficiency & picky eating

Support group in MA?

New to the group

In person support groups for parents in Ottawa?

wrestling or martial arts…good or bad for ADHD kids?

stimulants causing anger/mood issues

Hello! New to the Community

ADHD Documentary (highly recommend seeing)

14 year old refusing to go to school

New to the process and the forum

meds plateauing

In search of fellow boatmates...

screen time challenge

Documentation for college and related 504 prep

Clonodine

Thinking of switching son to Intuniv (Guanfacine) - any thoughts and advise from parents who’s kids take Intuniv as a sole ADHD medication

New Member / Mom of 12yo son with ADHD

Looking for Parent Input

ADHD Weekly -- Most High Schools Report No Problems with Medication Diversion

Therapist in Toronto? for our 20 years old son

Multivitamins/Supplements

Vyvanse

CBT Questions

Seeking Washington State ADHD/ASD Friendly Neighborhood for My Family

Guanfacine

Ritalin

Ritalin And Prozac or Zoloft

I don't know what time do with my son anymore.

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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