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My life is collapsing because my ADHD has gotten far worse. I also have other mental illnesses which are under control. I lose 2 or 3 key items a day while focusing not to. The emotional part of ADHD up/down are a constant. I used to be happily married, great father, great son and good brother. Today
My life is collapsing because my ADHD has gotten far worse. I also have other mental illnesses which are under control. I lose 2 or 3 key items a day while focusing not to. The emotional part of ADHD up/down are a constant. I used to be happily married, great father, great son and good brother. Today
edcyr1966
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Introduction
Hi this is the first time for me to join a group like this. I wanted to talk to other people who were like me today I feel like I had the worst off day ever. I've been taking Adderall extended release and I was having some short-term memories you know the kind of where you can't remember if you lock
Hi this is the first time for me to join a group like this. I wanted to talk to other people who were like me today I feel like I had the worst off day ever. I've been taking Adderall extended release and I was having some short-term memories you know the kind of where you can't remember if you lock
NerdyCatGurl
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
Struggling into a new self image
I'm new here, and somewhat newly surrendered to the diagnosis of ADHD. It's amazing me how much of my life long issues are related to this situation, and how much frustration I feel at my own mind. I'm 39, and I only finally decided to allow myself to acknowledge this publicly and to myself for the last
I'm new here, and somewhat newly surrendered to the diagnosis of ADHD. It's amazing me how much of my life long issues are related to this situation, and how much frustration I feel at my own mind. I'm 39, and I only finally decided to allow myself to acknowledge this publicly and to myself for the last
scavenger
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
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How long do you wait to call the doctor to say the medication is not working?
Hello. My son is 7 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD a year and a half ago. We started off on Concerta and we had seen improvements. Then we tried a higher dosage after it seemed like it wasn't working as well anymore and the teacher's feedback agreed with my observations. The higher dosage worked
Hello. My son is 7 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD a year and a half ago. We started off on Concerta and we had seen improvements. Then we tried a higher dosage after it seemed like it wasn't working as well anymore and the teacher's feedback agreed with my observations. The higher dosage worked
SandyNJ
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Vyvanse and Insurance issues.
Hi, I'm new to all of this but I was recommended to this site. I have been on an ongoing journey to finding the adhd medication that works best for me. After a few tries I finally found that in Vyvanse. After being on it for 2 months my insurance decided it was too expensive for them. All this time I
Hi, I'm new to all of this but I was recommended to this site. I have been on an ongoing journey to finding the adhd medication that works best for me. After a few tries I finally found that in Vyvanse. After being on it for 2 months my insurance decided it was too expensive for them. All this time I
Beccag89
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 years ago
teenager won't eat or sleep
My 15 year old son has been on adderall 20mg per day for the past 3 months. It has been super helpful in terms of his school day productivity. The side effects have been decreased appetite and difficulty getting to sleep. In the last few days he has barely touched food, has been complaining of no
My 15 year old son has been on adderall 20mg per day for the past 3 months. It has been super helpful in terms of his school day productivity. The side effects have been decreased appetite and difficulty getting to sleep. In the last few days he has barely touched food, has been complaining of no
desrada
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Just an update
So, we thought we had it all figured out with the Focalin XR, but after about 4 months, it began to loose its effectiveness and my son began experiencing more unpleasant side effects. We discovered that the Cyprohetadine or the combination of it and the Focalin was really making him miserable. An hour
So, we thought we had it all figured out with the Focalin XR, but after about 4 months, it began to loose its effectiveness and my son began experiencing more unpleasant side effects. We discovered that the Cyprohetadine or the combination of it and the Focalin was really making him miserable. An hour
sarahchiov
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
NEW TO GROUP - LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON ADHD/ODD
HI THERE! I AM NEW TO THE GROUP AS OF TODAY. SEEKING ADVICE AS TO HOW BEST TO HELP MY 10 Y/O DAUGHTER. SHE HAS NEVER BEEN FORMALLY DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD, BUT MOST DEFICITELY EXHIBITS CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF ADHD/ODD. SHE IS CHRONICALLY ANGRY, LASHING OUT, HITTING ME, AND USING PROFANE LANGUAGE IN MY PRESENCE
HI THERE! I AM NEW TO THE GROUP AS OF TODAY. SEEKING ADVICE AS TO HOW BEST TO HELP MY 10 Y/O DAUGHTER. SHE HAS NEVER BEEN FORMALLY DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD, BUT MOST DEFICITELY EXHIBITS CLASSIC SYMPTOMS OF ADHD/ODD. SHE IS CHRONICALLY ANGRY, LASHING OUT, HITTING ME, AND USING PROFANE LANGUAGE IN MY PRESENCE
MDKENNY
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Changing meds
Just wanted to post about what we are going through at the moment. So today is day 1 of concerta. My nephew, aged 10 who has severe ADHD, was taking focalin xr 30mg in the morning and 25 mg in the afternoon along with mirtazapine 15mg 2x daily. He was on focalin for a year and 1/2. He had lost
Just wanted to post about what we are going through at the moment. So today is day 1 of concerta. My nephew, aged 10 who has severe ADHD, was taking focalin xr 30mg in the morning and 25 mg in the afternoon along with mirtazapine 15mg 2x daily. He was on focalin for a year and 1/2. He had lost
Casbug
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
11 yr old with inattentive adhd
My 11 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with inattentive adhd. She will have her 1st IEP meeting in a few weeks. Any advise on what to expect or what to ask? She is on generic adderall and while it has its side effects she is like a different kid. I can really enjoy her better now=). She had shown improvements
My 11 yr old daughter was just diagnosed with inattentive adhd. She will have her 1st IEP meeting in a few weeks. Any advise on what to expect or what to ask? She is on generic adderall and while it has its side effects she is like a different kid. I can really enjoy her better now=). She had shown improvements
Faith2007
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
8 year old boy with ADHD
Hi, I am new to this site and was wondering if anyone out there can give me some tips. I have a 8 years old wonderful son who has ADHD. After being put on Adderall 5mg daily he was then upped to 10 and a 2nd dose of 5 in the afternoon, my son is still having issues. Daydreams a ton, has to be told
Hi, I am new to this site and was wondering if anyone out there can give me some tips. I have a 8 years old wonderful son who has ADHD. After being put on Adderall 5mg daily he was then upped to 10 and a 2nd dose of 5 in the afternoon, my son is still having issues. Daydreams a ton, has to be told
crimba
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
New
Hi! About two months ago my 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. I spoke with my peds and we started on Methylphenidate 10 mg. There was no change in his behavior and so it was uped it to 20 mg at which point he started to get very emotional. His meds were changed to Adderall 10 mg and he again
Hi! About two months ago my 5 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD. I spoke with my peds and we started on Methylphenidate 10 mg. There was no change in his behavior and so it was uped it to 20 mg at which point he started to get very emotional. His meds were changed to Adderall 10 mg and he again
Nathan0113
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Problems with Adderall rebound
My son is on 10 mg of Adderall, which seems to have stopped working. When we went up to 12.5 it did not help at all. Back down to 10, but lots of behaviors like uncontrolled laughing and inappropriate noises. Anyone else experience this? is it rebound effect?
My son is on 10 mg of Adderall, which seems to have stopped working. When we went up to 12.5 it did not help at all. Back down to 10, but lots of behaviors like uncontrolled laughing and inappropriate noises. Anyone else experience this? is it rebound effect?
mumford214
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Can you share your experience with Abilify?
My son was diagnosed with ADHD last September. He is 13 yo. Typical adhd, problems with attention in school, motivation, staying on task. Ritalin worked ok for couple mos but it stopped.We are searching for new meds.Yesterday he started Adderall, but he did not like it ( shaky hands, filling hyper )
My son was diagnosed with ADHD last September. He is 13 yo. Typical adhd, problems with attention in school, motivation, staying on task. Ritalin worked ok for couple mos but it stopped.We are searching for new meds.Yesterday he started Adderall, but he did not like it ( shaky hands, filling hyper )
Aniusia
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Vyvanse
I'm new here and just wanted to ask for some guidance. Anyone has experience with their child taking Vyvanse for ADHD and ODD. Any strange side effects I should be worried about? This is our 3rd medication trial as Ritalin and Adderall worked for a while but then stop working.
I'm new here and just wanted to ask for some guidance. Anyone has experience with their child taking Vyvanse for ADHD and ODD. Any strange side effects I should be worried about? This is our 3rd medication trial as Ritalin and Adderall worked for a while but then stop working.
Deaniec
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Non-Stimulants
Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on Focalin and he didn’t do well on adderall either. Both medication I feel add anger and aggressive behaviors. His emotions are all over the place and very depressed at time. On the medication he does well in school with focus and engaging in class
Hi all, So my 10 year old son has not been doing well on Focalin and he didn’t do well on adderall either. Both medication I feel add anger and aggressive behaviors. His emotions are all over the place and very depressed at time. On the medication he does well in school with focus and engaging in class
Cjlyn
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Adderall- first day
Today my son took 5mg of Adderall for the first time. When he came home from school, he says his hands were shaky in school and he felt hyper. He also says he was throwing up. Then , around 2pm he felt tired and sleepy. Is that normal?
Today my son took 5mg of Adderall for the first time. When he came home from school, he says his hands were shaky in school and he felt hyper. He also says he was throwing up. Then , around 2pm he felt tired and sleepy. Is that normal?
Aniusia
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Feeling down
My son has been on Focalin XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things improved somewhat as the daily phone calls from the school stopped; however the incidents he has had seem to feel more dangerous. He tried to hurt another child at school on Friday and had to be picked up. His outbursts are
My son has been on Focalin XR and Guanfacine ER for about four months. Things improved somewhat as the daily phone calls from the school stopped; however the incidents he has had seem to feel more dangerous. He tried to hurt another child at school on Friday and had to be picked up. His outbursts are
Cjkchamp
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
Lab Results: Amphetamines Skewing Results?
I will be following up with the Endocrinologist tomorrow, it will be our second meeting. In our first meeting he was unsure if I have a thyroid problems but suspected adult growth hormone deficiency. I shared an article on how GH deficiency can mask subclinical/mild Central hypothyroidism and was hoping
I will be following up with the Endocrinologist tomorrow, it will be our second meeting. In our first meeting he was unsure if I have a thyroid problems but suspected adult growth hormone deficiency. I shared an article on how GH deficiency can mask subclinical/mild Central hypothyroidism and was hoping
Andyb1205
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Thyroid UK
6 years ago
I want my boy back :(
Hi there, I am new to this group. My son( 13) has been diagnosed with ADHD last September. He started with metylophenidate 10mg, then 20mg. After the increase we noticed that his behavior got a lot worst. Lack of respect, some anger, he became mean and easily irritated. We did the Assurex gene test,
Hi there, I am new to this group. My son( 13) has been diagnosed with ADHD last September. He started with metylophenidate 10mg, then 20mg. After the increase we noticed that his behavior got a lot worst. Lack of respect, some anger, he became mean and easily irritated. We did the Assurex gene test,
Aniusia
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 years ago
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