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Fresh start 2025!

As parents, we know that navigating challenges with our children can be tough, but please remember that you are doing your best. Your unconditional love and...

As parents, we know that navigating challenges with our children can be tough, b...

LisethHIS

•4 days ago

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vyvanse got filled as generic

I’m annoyed. My son has always been on brand name vyvanse. I picked it up today and it was generic. The pharmacy didn’t tell me. I’ve heard from about everyone...

I’m annoyed. My son has always been on brand name vyvanse. I picked it up today ...

Willowbee37

•5 days ago

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ADHD child with out-of-control episodes

My son is 7 and was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at 3 yo. He's on medication for both (clonidine, Clonazepam, Depakote, and Fluoxetine) but over the past...

My son is 7 and was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety at 3 yo. He's on medication ...

red1977

•5 days ago

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Appetite and Nighttime Eating

My 7 yo is currently on 15 mg of Focalin daily. I know the medication suppresses appetite during the day, but in the evening he eats enough food for a grown...

My 7 yo is currently on 15 mg of Focalin daily. I know the medication suppresses...

IrishEyes1

•5 days ago

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guanfacine IR - less effective after 2 weeks?

Has this happened to anyone else? My 4 year old was diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety about 3 weeks ago. He is aggressive with me, his teachers, and peers,...

Has this happened to anyone else? My 4 year old was diagnosed with ADHD and A...

Ehello

•6 days ago

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Concerta

Hey everyone,Ontario Canada here, I have a 12 yo boy who is on 27mg of concerta. First prescription was brand name, this one is the generic...did any of you...

Hey everyone,Ontario Canada here, I have a 12 yo boy who is on 27mg of concerta....

Crescentmoon4

•6 days ago

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Someone with a child with ADHD and an athlete takes medication and it affects their performance?

I have 3 children diagnosed with ADHD. 2 of them, boys, are agitated and get nervous with Vyvanse and/or Ritalin, especially when they are playing tennis. they...

I have 3 children diagnosed with ADHD. 2 of them, boys, are agitated and get ner...

Mmariottini

•7 days ago

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Does anyone have any advice for a blended family issues with spouse and you not being on the same page?

Hi, I'm new here (well I've had the account forever and have briefly gone through some posts but first time posting) and I'm really struggling. My husband and...

Hi, I'm new here (well I've had the account forever and have briefly gone throug...

TheresaTr

•8 days ago

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Craniofascial release?

hi there. We have a 7 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5. He takes concerta and does fairly well on it except that he has a very hard time...

hi there. We have a 7 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 5. He take...

AWeib

•8 days ago

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relatable?

hello everyone and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I wanted to share something and also see if I can get some guidance from anyone with similar...

hello everyone and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I wanted to share som...

Reason4aseason

•8 days ago

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Holiday Struggles

Hi. I just wanted to pop on and see if other moms were struggling as much as I am this time of the year? I am trying to stay positive and not get too...

Hi. I just wanted to pop on and see if other moms were struggling as much as I a...

adoptivemom

•9 days ago

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Some questions, thank you!

We have a four-and-a-half year-old boy with combined type ADHD, diagnosed three months ago. He is a sweet and intelligent kid, who loves his younger brother,...

We have a four-and-a-half year-old boy with combined type ADHD, diagnosed three ...

lonkonk7

•9 days ago

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Parenting advice: Aggression

Hi! I have an almost 5 year old boy diagnosed ADHD who struggles with aggression and impulse control. He's medicated with with Guanfacine. I find that it's not...

Hi! I have an almost 5 year old boy diagnosed ADHD who struggles with aggression...

Ember_Rose

•13 days ago

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Toothbrushing hacks?

Our dentist told us to watch our kid to make sure he brushes his teeth well, but he is constantly moving, getting distracted, messing around in the bathroom,...

Our dentist told us to watch our kid to make sure he brushes his teeth well, but...

miriamzz

•14 days ago

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Math help

My daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type and absolutely hates math. She is currently in 3rd grade and is doing multiplication and...

My daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD combined type and absolutely h...

Crytna610

•14 days ago

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Guanfacine Er

Has anyone had sleep issues with Guanfacine it appears after two weeks granddaughter is doing better on 2 mg of Guanfacine Er however she is dreaming and...

Has anyone had sleep issues with Guanfacine it appears after two weeks grandda...

Kikimonkey

•15 days ago

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help with sis in law giving my husband her parenting “Opinion”

my sis in law is my age, has 4 small kids and they are WILD. Their youngest is always trying to wrestle my 10yr old and doesn’t know when to stop. My husband,...

my sis in law is my age, has 4 small kids and they are WILD. Their youngest is a...

Willowbee37

•15 days ago

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Considering Homeschooling my 4th grader because of issues at school.

hello, My son was diagnosed in 2nd grade (8). We have had so many great teachers and help with everything we haven’t really had issues at school. 2nd grade...

hello, My son was diagnosed in 2nd grade (8). We have had so many great teacher...

InspiredMom

•16 days ago

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Newley diagnosed ADHD - Med dosing struggles

Hello, My son is 7. He was diagnosed ADHD in October - for lack of focus and impulse control. We started on Focalin 5mg (extended release) and he did ok but...

Hello, My son is 7. He was diagnosed ADHD in October - for lack of focus and imp...

Aussiewiggles

•16 days ago

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madicine

Dear Parents, I’m reaching out for advice and thoughts regarding my daughter’s current situation. Two years ago, she was prescribed medicine that...

Dear Parents, I’m reaching out for advice and thoughts regarding my daughter’...

PAmomof2

•18 days ago

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Hello

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group. I joined this group to find support and to feel fine with the daily struggles and challenges. I have a 8-years boy with...

Hello Everyone, I'm new to the group. I joined this group to find support and to...

HanaMoe

•18 days ago

2 Replies

hello everyone. I am new to this group and hoping to get some support and tips. I am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boy

i am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boys with adhd. One of them is medicated (kid 1) and the other is not yet (kid 2). Kid 1 has tried...

i am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boys with adhd. One of ...

SEGles

•19 days ago

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increased from 1 mg Er to 2 mg per doctor She went from no signs of medicine in system on 1 mg to very drowsy and drugged on 2 mg ugh

ok bumped up the 1 mg Er Guanfacine that was not working to 2 mg Er She is very tired drowsy and seems drugged looking at times Ugh will this pass? Now...

ok bumped up the 1 mg Er Guanfacine that was not working to 2 mg Er She is ver...

Kikimonkey

•20 days ago

15 Replies

My daughter

So I have a 9yr old and she doesn't follow directions at all she has been diagnosed with neurological developmental disorder and severe anxiety and severe ADHD...

So I have a 9yr old and she doesn't follow directions at all she has been diagno...

GranoLalover202

•20 days ago

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Guanfacine Er

ok. So we saw improvement with Guanfacine IR. Doctors goal was to get her on Guanfacine Er once we got used to taking pills. She did great taking pill so...

ok. So we saw improvement with Guanfacine IR. Doctors goal was to get her on ...

Kikimonkey

•21 days ago

11 Replies

Gifts for Christmas!

Parents - What ADHD-specific items are we getting our kids for Christmas this year? We already have a wobble chair and snuggle sheet which are awesome! Just...

Parents - What ADHD-specific items are we getting our kids for Christmas this ye...

Aibor5

•21 days ago

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Has anyone seen OCD type symptoms as side effect of ADHD medication?

My six year old son has been on the stimulant methylphenidate (Jornay PM) for 2.5 months now. Last week, I received a notification from his teacher that he has...

My six year old son has been on the stimulant methylphenidate (Jornay PM) for 2....

Adhdquestion

•21 days ago

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Can anyone help me find a Psychiatrist and therapist in Southwestern Ohio for child (10yo) with ADHD inattentive type

Hi, I have been part of this community for about 4 yrs and my son’s condition has been supported with medication monitoring. Our psychiatrist NP recently...

Hi, I have been part of this community for about 4 yrs and my son’s condition ha...

Connect3

•23 days ago

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diag help

I have a 6 year old who has moderate to severe hearing loss. Most recently he has been having some behavioral issues. Mostly being hyper, having a hard time...

I have a 6 year old who has moderate to severe hearing loss. Most recently he ha...

Reason4aseason

•23 days ago

10 Replies

guanfacine

Hi we just switched from IR 1 mg to ER 1mg 5 days ago and it doesn't seem to be working as well as the IR did or it's taking longer to peak where the...

Hi we just switched from IR 1 mg to ER 1mg 5 days ago and it doesn't seem to be...

Kikimonkey

•25 days ago

10 Replies

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for December 2024

Fresh start 2025!

vyvanse got filled as generic

ADHD child with out-of-control episodes

Appetite and Nighttime Eating

guanfacine IR - less effective after 2 weeks?

Concerta

Someone with a child with ADHD and an athlete takes medication and it affects their performance?

Does anyone have any advice for a blended family issues with spouse and you not being on the same page?

Craniofascial release?

relatable?

Holiday Struggles

Some questions, thank you!

Parenting advice: Aggression

Toothbrushing hacks?

Math help

Guanfacine Er

help with sis in law giving my husband her parenting “Opinion”

Considering Homeschooling my 4th grader because of issues at school.

Newley diagnosed ADHD - Med dosing struggles

madicine

Hello

hello everyone. I am new to this group and hoping to get some support and tips. I am really struggling right now. I have twin 8 year old boy

increased from 1 mg Er to 2 mg per doctor She went from no signs of medicine in system on 1 mg to very drowsy and drugged on 2 mg ugh

My daughter

Guanfacine Er

Gifts for Christmas!

Has anyone seen OCD type symptoms as side effect of ADHD medication?

Can anyone help me find a Psychiatrist and therapist in Southwestern Ohio for child (10yo) with ADHD inattentive type

diag help

guanfacine

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