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How to find ADHD-CBT (Solanto 12-week)?

I have adult children with ADHD who are university age. We've been on a several years long journey to get where we are today. I believe that we have the right...

I have adult children with ADHD who are university age. We've been on a several ...

looking2thefuture

•5 months ago

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Confusion

My son was diagnosed with ADHD 1 year ago. He is 12. We tried stimulants with little effect and increased dosage and his mood was awful. Just lost all joy and...

My son was diagnosed with ADHD 1 year ago. He is 12. We tried stimulants with li...

lopsidoodle

•5 months ago

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Seeking accommodation ideas

Hi, My son is a 10 year old 5th grader with adhd who is doing well academically. During the recent family/teacher conferences it came to light that whenever...

Hi, My son is a 10 year old 5th grader with adhd who is doing well academicall...

Uptowngirl12121

•5 months ago

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Single mom of 3 children, 2 with ADHD

Hello, I'm looking for non- profit organizations that provide resources help to children with ADHD in orange county California. My youngest has Turner...

Hello, I'm looking for non- profit organizations that provide resources help to...

ADHDmothers

•5 months ago

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Anxiety-What I learned and what is it?

Happy holidays everyone.. I have been on this journey a long time. I always thought that Anxiety was the fear/nervousness about something.. I recently...

Happy holidays everyone.. I have been on this journey a long time. I always tho...

Onthemove1971

•5 months ago

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Adderall and night waking

Hi! We recently switched my son from Focalin to Adderall. This is the first time switching from methylphenidate to amphetamine for him. He has always been a...

Hi! We recently switched my son from Focalin to Adderall. This is the first tim...

SurvivorFan

•5 months ago

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Gutted and alone

I found CHADD at 3am this morning and decided to post here as a bit of therapy to a group that may just "get it". I'm as low as I've ever been. I love my...

I found CHADD at 3am this morning and decided to post here as a bit of therapy t...

Stressedandstriving

•5 months ago

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Feeling the stresses of parenting a child with ADHD

How do I learn to ignore my child when he gets so angry at me? I totally get why and that the ADHD interferes with his emotional control and ability to self...

How do I learn to ignore my child when he gets so angry at me? I totally get wh...

Jewelrymom

•5 months ago

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parents of grand child won’t evaluate

As a grandparent, visits with the twin boys (age 7) has become increasing more difficult do to the usual symptoms of ADHD (hyperactive, impulsive, unable to...

As a grandparent, visits with the twin boys (age 7) has become increasing more d...

Dudepa

•5 months ago

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Looking forward

Hello, our 9yo son was diagnosed a couple of years ago and I'm so glad we found CHADD! Looking forward to learning from everyone.

Hello, our 9yo son was diagnosed a couple of years ago and I'm so glad we found ...

RuthTkPk

•5 months ago

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switching from Prozac to Lexapro for my 11 year old son

hello! My son has diagnoses of DMDD, anxiety and ADHD. He has been taking Prozac for a couple of years. Currently he’s been taking just 10 mg. Each time we...

hello! My son has diagnoses of DMDD, anxiety and ADHD. He has been taking Prozac...

hygienehollie

•5 months ago

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Agresivamente

I’m grandfather to a 8 yr third grade male. Currently he is attending a special needs school, two months ago he was enrolled in public. His been diagnosed ADHD...

I’m grandfather to a 8 yr third grade male. Currently he is attending a special ...

M-GIt

•5 months ago

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What professional to see?

I am the mother of a 14-year-old newly ADHD diagnosed son with some previous mood disorders (which seem to be improving), but want to nail down support and...

I am the mother of a 14-year-old newly ADHD diagnosed son with some previous moo...

wiroots

•5 months ago

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Hello I'm new!!?

Hi. I'm new to all this. Single mom of 4 and my 15 year old son been diagnosed ADHD so after some helpful ways to help him and myself as I have anxiety myself...

Hi. I'm new to all this. Single mom of 4 and my 15 year old son been diagnosed A...

HayleY0381

•5 months ago

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Adhd + depression. Which to medicate for first?

My daughter is 8 yrs old. She was diagnosed with adhd this year, but had been struggling with academics at school and behavior at home for several years. She...

My daughter is 8 yrs old. She was diagnosed with adhd this year, but had been st...

BeachLife84

•5 months ago

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Newly diagnosed ADHD/ ODD

I'm overwhelmed where to start revealing her deficiency to family, friends, and mostly school. My daughter is 7 years old. Currently she is in a private...

I'm overwhelmed where to start revealing her deficiency to family, friends, and ...

Onthego-gomom

•5 months ago

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Meds for DMDD & ADHD

My son was recently diagnosed with DMDD along with his ADHD last week. I was wondering if any parents here have their kids on any medications for both...

My son was recently diagnosed with DMDD along with his ADHD last week. I was wo...

Mommywarrior4LC

•5 months ago

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15yo w/panic attacks for tests

My daughter was diagnosed when 10yo. She's a motivated student and does well in school except on tests and her ability to focus has greatly improved in last...

My daughter was diagnosed when 10yo. She's a motivated student and does well in ...

alsing

•5 months ago

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Task switching

Hey friends, what do you all do to help your kids switch tasks? My 6 year old is having a loooot of trouble with starting homework, getting dressed, coming...

Hey friends, what do you all do to help your kids switch tasks? My 6 year old ...

minecraftmuffin

•5 months ago

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Asthma and ADHD

My 10 year old daughter has both asthma and ADHD. Her asthma is brought on typically by respiratory infections; otherwise she is pretty well controlled. Winter...

My 10 year old daughter has both asthma and ADHD. Her asthma is brought on typic...

Chicagomom

•5 months ago

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At Risk Youth Afterschool Program

Hello! I’m a volunteer tutor at an afterschool program for at risk youth. I have been volunteering for over a year now and have noted that several of the...

Hello! I’m a volunteer tutor at an afterschool program for at risk youth. I hav...

insideoutbutterfly

•5 months ago

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Puberty & ADD questions

My 9 yo daughter has ADD. I've been able to help her with management tools since she was little because I've dealt with ADD myself my whole life. (As well as...

My 9 yo daughter has ADD. I've been able to help her with management tools since...

BardsApprentice

•5 months ago

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Stimulant tie to heart disease not so scary

I saw news of a publication in JAMA Psychiatry in November 2023 allegedly showing a 4% increase in cardiovascular disease with long term use of stimulants for...

I saw news of a publication in JAMA Psychiatry in November 2023 allegedly showin...

ADHD_DAD

•5 months ago

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5 year old repeating beginning of sentence multiple times...ADHD? Dyslexia? Something Else?

Does anyone have experience in their young child trying to communicate something and repeating the beginning of a sentence over and over until they are able to...

Does anyone have experience in their young child trying to communicate something...

MomofADHDBoy6

•5 months ago

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School is the gatekeeper to life's success

When your society has decided that an activity or idea holds value, and is therefore important, then almost by default this activity or idea is worthy of your...

When your society has decided that an activity or idea holds value, and is there...

BLC89

•5 months ago

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Acceptance

My 12 year old daughter has been diagnosed ADHD for about 4 years now. Lately I seem to be getting worse at accepting her limitations. I find myself constantly...

My 12 year old daughter has been diagnosed ADHD for about 4 years now. Lately I ...

AlexaKmom

•5 months ago

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Suggestions Please! New Extracurricular Activity for 10 year old gal

Hi all! I'm in a moment of parenting uncertainty here and would love your suggestions. My 10 year old has been doing taekwondo for nearly 3 years and is...

Hi all! I'm in a moment of parenting uncertainty here and would love your sugge...

BlueStripedMama

•5 months ago

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Break for the Holidays...Help

What's a main challenge during the long holiday breaks? My 4-yr old grandson will be out of school for two weeks and just the thought of him waking up early,...

What's a main challenge during the long holiday breaks? My 4-yr old grandson wil...

MeMegrand

•5 months ago

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11 yr old son. ADHD, anger/emotional rollercoaster

My son becomes so uncomfortable early in the morning and often even in the afternoon. He takes Adderall 30mg in the morning and 20mg in the afternoon. Does...

My son becomes so uncomfortable early in the morning and often even in the after...

Dadof2ADHD

•5 months ago

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Seeking Houston/Humble Texas area Psychiatrist

I am so tired! Seeking help to find a new adolescent/child Psychiatrist that does not fall asleep during sessions. Seeking an MD that really knows about ADHD -...

I am so tired! Seeking help to find a new adolescent/child Psychiatrist that doe...

061577

•5 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for December 2023

How to find ADHD-CBT (Solanto 12-week)?

Confusion

Seeking accommodation ideas

Single mom of 3 children, 2 with ADHD

Anxiety-What I learned and what is it?

Adderall and night waking

Gutted and alone

Feeling the stresses of parenting a child with ADHD

parents of grand child won’t evaluate

Looking forward

switching from Prozac to Lexapro for my 11 year old son

Agresivamente

What professional to see?

Hello I'm new!!?

Adhd + depression. Which to medicate for first?

Newly diagnosed ADHD/ ODD

Meds for DMDD & ADHD

15yo w/panic attacks for tests

Task switching

Asthma and ADHD

At Risk Youth Afterschool Program

Puberty & ADD questions

Stimulant tie to heart disease not so scary

5 year old repeating beginning of sentence multiple times...ADHD? Dyslexia? Something Else?

School is the gatekeeper to life's success

Acceptance

Suggestions Please! New Extracurricular Activity for 10 year old gal

Break for the Holidays...Help

11 yr old son. ADHD, anger/emotional rollercoaster

Seeking Houston/Humble Texas area Psychiatrist

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