ADHD - All SharePosts Relating To "Just Diagnosed"

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 03/14/2009, comments (4)

Climbing out of the Hole: Where and How to Find Help

In my last SharePost, I spoke of the adult with ADHD who has spent a lifetime of suffering from (often perceived or exaggerated) failures: personal, educational, social and vocational. Though ADHD is certainly not a death sentence, it can feel like one when day after day brings continued stress, pain and a loss of self-esteem. Depression... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/13/2009, comments (10)

Don't get frustrated - there is always something to look forward to

Hi everyone, I recently found this site because I'm living with ADHD. I love to help others with the same thing I went through. Don't get frustrated, there are things that will help and you will find whats right for you. Feel free to ask me any questions. Live*Love*Laugh KEEP YOUR HEAD UP :)

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (10)

Help! Dealing with a child with ADHD

Im A mom of a 4 yr , we adopted he through the fostercare system and she was drug affected, she has just been diagnosed with ADHD and is on her 4th type of medication, we are very frustrated with the out comes of the meds. Has any one else have any problems with finding the right kind of meds for the ADHD? They tell... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/20/2009, comments (9)

When and How to Reveal Your ADHD (and when not to)

Over the years, I've had many people ask me how to go about explaining to their boss, partner, friends and family their ADHD diagnosis. Often times, these are folks who have recently been evaluated for ADHD and are eager to explain their lifetime difficulties to people they know, with the hope that they'll be better understood. I'm all... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/03/2009, comments (4)

StandtallKeep Losing Friends

Hello, I was dx with ADD in March 08, and i cant say that i am terribly upset with my new found dx...cuz i had injured my back a few yrs back and was prescribed vicodin 4 pain. I found when i used the vicodin it help me achieve my tasks & goals 4 the day. I fell into the addict pool..but after a month of inpatient tx. I still seemed 2... Read more Chevron

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