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10 year old refuses ADHD diagnosis and medication
Hi all! My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD over the summer. She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking Focalin XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday
Hi all! My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD over the summer. She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking Focalin XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday
beebzzz
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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 middle of first grade at 6 YO. He was on the concerta 18 until October of 2022 when they upped his dose to 27 XR due to some behavioral/focusing
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 middle of first grade at 6 YO. He was on the concerta 18 until October of 2022 when they upped his dose to 27 XR due to some behavioral/focusing
Boymom0408
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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 Concerta since 2nd grade, but it stopped having any impact in 8th grade. He would not do his work and increasingly became more and more defiant. He
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 Concerta since 2nd grade, but it stopped having any impact in 8th grade. He would not do his work and increasingly became more and more defiant. He
spookyscaryskeletons
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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Has anyone taken the GeneSight test? What was your experience, was it helpful for your medication management?
Tried
Adderall
XR
briefly, but it felt too powerful. When my dr. tried switching me from 600mg Lamictal to Depakote ER. That's when I discovered my Lamictal dosing was too high. Being off of everything, I started thinking more clearly, despite my unstable quickly shifting mood swings.
Tried
Adderall
XR
briefly, but it felt too powerful. When my dr. tried switching me from 600mg Lamictal to Depakote ER. That's when I discovered my Lamictal dosing was too high. Being off of everything, I started thinking more clearly, despite my unstable quickly shifting mood swings.
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Extreme behavior after stopping adderall
We just stopped giving my 4.5 yr old son 2.5 mg of adderal. He was on it for almost two weeks but his symptoms weren’t better. They were worse. Is it normal to see him basically out of control after stopping the low dose? Is this withdrawal symptoms?
We just stopped giving my 4.5 yr old son 2.5 mg of adderal. He was on it for almost two weeks but his symptoms weren’t better. They were worse. Is it normal to see him basically out of control after stopping the low dose? Is this withdrawal symptoms?
SunshineF
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Bathroom night-training with 4.5 yr old adhd son
my son was diagnosed w adhd about 3 months ago. Due to his impulsivity and sometimes unsafe behavior we started him on a low dose of guanfacine. Over the past few months we’ve increased the dosage for guanfacine to 1.5mg total ( 1 mg taken in am and .5mg in afternoon) and about a week ago we added 2.5mg
my son was diagnosed w adhd about 3 months ago. Due to his impulsivity and sometimes unsafe behavior we started him on a low dose of guanfacine. Over the past few months we’ve increased the dosage for guanfacine to 1.5mg total ( 1 mg taken in am and .5mg in afternoon) and about a week ago we added 2.5mg
SunshineF
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Needing support for ADHD and Gambling Addiction
My husband was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago and has been taking Adderall to help manage it. He hasn't dived into learning about ADHD other than that yet, but it recently came to light that he has had a gambling addiction. Now that we are addressing that and hearing about the correlations
My husband was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago and has been taking Adderall to help manage it. He hasn't dived into learning about ADHD other than that yet, but it recently came to light that he has had a gambling addiction. Now that we are addressing that and hearing about the correlations
PolarbearRug
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
3rd day of starting Vyvanse
So today is the third morning of me starting Vyvanse and so far I am just exhausted I can barely keep my eyes open neck muscles are sore as if my head is too heavy to hold up I have a 19 month old baby who's full of energy and I am just miserable any suggestions for anybody I'm only on 10 mg and had
So today is the third morning of me starting Vyvanse and so far I am just exhausted I can barely keep my eyes open neck muscles are sore as if my head is too heavy to hold up I have a 19 month old baby who's full of energy and I am just miserable any suggestions for anybody I'm only on 10 mg and had
NJ67
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Medication trade offs?
My son is 7 and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. He struggles in school because of it. At home it seems more like combined presentation because the hyperactivity is constant and there’s a lot of impulsivity as well. We have had a really hard journey with medication. He was on 1 mg of guanfacine
My son is 7 and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. He struggles in school because of it. At home it seems more like combined presentation because the hyperactivity is constant and there’s a lot of impulsivity as well. We have had a really hard journey with medication. He was on 1 mg of guanfacine
Bowie1211
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
help with communicating with your doctor about adhd
How do I help my new doctor understand what I need in terms of adult adhd? I was diagnosed at 44, (within the last year) though I’ve pretty much guessed that I have had it for a long time. My kids have both been diagnosed and were struggling in school, they are pretty successful now with appropriate
How do I help my new doctor understand what I need in terms of adult adhd? I was diagnosed at 44, (within the last year) though I’ve pretty much guessed that I have had it for a long time. My kids have both been diagnosed and were struggling in school, they are pretty successful now with appropriate
Hmblue
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Mental and medical help
Hello guys I want to use Adderall how I need to know that its right for me
Hello guys I want to use Adderall how I need to know that its right for me
Mohammadak1
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Help for a Newbie!
We started on
Adderall
IR, worked to
Adderall
XR
plus an afternoon IR. It still wasn’t addressing the symptoms that bothered me most. Then my awesome new Dr moved away. I made an appt with a Psychiatrist who worked in my therapist office. I completed Genesight and had my initial appt.
We started on
Adderall
IR, worked to
Adderall
XR
plus an afternoon IR. It still wasn’t addressing the symptoms that bothered me most. Then my awesome new Dr moved away. I made an appt with a Psychiatrist who worked in my therapist office. I completed Genesight and had my initial appt.
Ash0328
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Rough Patch While Finding Best Medication Fit - when to switch?
Hi Everyone- I always love to see the helpful responses posted here when many of us are in the midst of uneasiness with our kiddos diagnoses. If you read to the bottom bless you!! :) Diagnosis: ADHD + ASD 1 My 6 year old son who is now in 1st grade started Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) in March 2022.
Hi Everyone- I always love to see the helpful responses posted here when many of us are in the midst of uneasiness with our kiddos diagnoses. If you read to the bottom bless you!! :) Diagnosis: ADHD + ASD 1 My 6 year old son who is now in 1st grade started Guanfacine ER (Intuniv) in March 2022.
missbonafide
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Are you a health care provider with ADHD ?
I am taking 10 milligrams Lexapro daily, 20 milligrams of
Adderall
XR
daily, with an afternoon boost of 10 milligrams
Adderall
IR. Even though I have less she then I used to about being neurodivergent,..
I am taking 10 milligrams Lexapro daily, 20 milligrams of
Adderall
XR
daily, with an afternoon boost of 10 milligrams
Adderall
IR. Even though I have less she then I used to about being neurodivergent,..
pickleballer91
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
I'm new here. Turning 42 years old next year. Just want to get a better life for my 2 kids. Have ADHD.
Currently living in Utah. Just recently got diagnosed with ADHD and medicated for it. The doctor gave me 10mg of the generic Adderall and it's the short-term release one. It's just once a day too. I do not feel anything different. Feel less anxious. Not only do I have ADHD but also have a mild case of
Currently living in Utah. Just recently got diagnosed with ADHD and medicated for it. The doctor gave me 10mg of the generic Adderall and it's the short-term release one. It's just once a day too. I do not feel anything different. Feel less anxious. Not only do I have ADHD but also have a mild case of
Hulk323
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Out of Adderall for 6 days, symtoms?
Well simple answer yes Drastic mood swings or shifts in behavior and my psychiatris says its literally being off of adderall, and i hope no one feels that but it all of a sudden hit me out of nowhere i was feeling fine then wham it hit me
Well simple answer yes Drastic mood swings or shifts in behavior and my psychiatris says its literally being off of adderall, and i hope no one feels that but it all of a sudden hit me out of nowhere i was feeling fine then wham it hit me
gldbnd40m
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Emotional regulation in ADHD/Anxiety 6 Year Old
SOS. I feel like we’ve tried everything. A brief summary: my son is 6.5, diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety at 5. We started stimulant meds and spent the last 18 months iterating on every possible type (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin LA, Ritalin CD, Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hydroxyzine, Celexa (SSRI
SOS. I feel like we’ve tried everything. A brief summary: my son is 6.5, diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety at 5. We started stimulant meds and spent the last 18 months iterating on every possible type (Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin LA, Ritalin CD, Guanfacine, Clonidine, Hydroxyzine, Celexa (SSRI
JJMom16
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Older Parent (71) with Daghter (mid 20's) Recently ADD Inattentive
I am a 71 year old father of a mid 20's daughter recently diagnosed ADD Inattentive. My daughter seems to be stuck in a struggling relationship (4 or 5 years into it), is without a job despite having recently graduated with a Computer Technology based Bachelors degree, hasn't been able to find a medication
I am a 71 year old father of a mid 20's daughter recently diagnosed ADD Inattentive. My daughter seems to be stuck in a struggling relationship (4 or 5 years into it), is without a job despite having recently graduated with a Computer Technology based Bachelors degree, hasn't been able to find a medication
OlderparentOlderkid
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
ADDitudemag.com. sketch.
I was referred from here to an interesting article. The 2nd article I read was a compilation of medication descriptions. It linked to a separate article for each drug. I recently refused to take vyvanse because it is under copyright and there is no generic; I refuse to participate in that system. After
I was referred from here to an interesting article. The 2nd article I read was a compilation of medication descriptions. It linked to a separate article for each drug. I recently refused to take vyvanse because it is under copyright and there is no generic; I refuse to participate in that system. After
Blue_186281_red
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Adderall Success or not ? How do we know?
My 4.5 yr old son just started 2.5mg of adderall in the morning. He also takes .5mg of guanfacine in the morning and midday. How do you know if the adderall is having any effect ? His day was so so today - not that great but not horrible either. I thought we’d see obvious effects for good or for bad
My 4.5 yr old son just started 2.5mg of adderall in the morning. He also takes .5mg of guanfacine in the morning and midday. How do you know if the adderall is having any effect ? His day was so so today - not that great but not horrible either. I thought we’d see obvious effects for good or for bad
SunshineF
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
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