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mrswilliams622

posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

disconnected

when i was first diagnosed with adhd, i was relieved to know what was up with my crazy brain. the medication was helping, i felt great. but now it seems that i am not really progressing anymore, but maybe back sliding. my doctor was going to try to take me off of the effexor and just stick with straterra. but i dont know, i... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

When Parents Need a Vacation…without the guilt

Today I dropped off my twenty year old daughter, who has ADHD and a variety of challenging disabilities, to the camp bus stop here in southeast Michigan. She'll be away for 23 days and 3 ½ hours, which equate to 555 1/2 hours (but who's counting?). This is her fifth year attending the special needs program that our wonderful, local... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

What Happens at an ADDA Conference

What Happens at an ADDA Conference? Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ADDA Conference in Minneapolis, MN. I am sure some of you wonder exactly what happens during a conference like this. You might have questions as to whether this is something you should attend, as someone living with ADHD, or if it is mostly for... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

A Dose of Conversation Online

I'm thrilled to share the good news: today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's ADHDCentral and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Newly diagnosed

After years of being treated for depression without success, I was diagnosed with ADD. I started taking Vyvanse a week ago. The first couple of days, I noticed a difference in my mood and I felt more productive. I had some trouble sleeping but that seems to abated. I am not feeling anything now. No marked improvement.... Read more Chevron

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