Anxiety causes constant worrying and fear. It is estimated that one fourth of people with ADHD also suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. Most people that suffer from anxiety know that the fears they have are unreasonable and do not fit the situation they are in, yet they feel helpless and unable to stop the fear.
Besides the anxious... Read more
Many parents, and adults, taking medication for ADHD wonder what to do when after months of treatment; things just don't seem to be getting better.
An article, "Help! My Pediatrician's Not Listening to Me" on CNN.com, outlines how parents can work with their doctor to find out why the treatment isn't working. One of... Read more
I received an email from a woman, the mother of a 25 year old son with ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder. The story is about what happens when parents must make hard decisions, decisions they never envisioned having to make as a parent. Although not really her name, I'll call her Mary. She would prefer to remain anonymous... Read more
Recently, Terry posted a few Share Posts on some of the problems children with ADHD have going to bed, getting to sleep and staying asleep:
When Your Child Refuses to Go to Bed: 10 Tips for a Peaceful Bedtime Routine
ADHD and Sleep Problems: New Study on Children
Reading these posts brought back many memories of... Read more
When seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of the process. It would be easy if there were a blood test that could pinpoint ADHD or other mental disorders, but there isn't. Instead, there are a series of assessments medical professionals use to determine if ADHD is present. Many... Read more
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