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    posted 04/01/2009, comment (1)

    Why isn't my Adderall XR doing anything for me?

    I'm a 29 year old female. I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 11. My parents choose to take a non drug approuch to my what they thought of as a learning disablity. I was successful in high school and wasn't till college that my ADHD started to effected my day to day life. At 25 I went on Strattra. The Strattra worked great for me. My insurence... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/23/2009, comments (6)

    10 ADHD Myths

    In my 15 years working to support, educate and counsel those touched by ADHD, we in the field have made some ground in de-bunking ADHD myths. But we still have a long way to go.   Below are common ADHD myths that I and many others, work hard to debunk:   1. Myth: ADHD is not a real disorder. Fact:  The American Psychiatric... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/13/2009, comments (4)

    Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications

      The use of medication to treat symptoms of ADHD brings with it many questions and concerns from both parents and adults with ADHD. Some of the frequently asked questions are listed below with detailed answers for each.   Which medication is best for ADHD? Are medications safe to use? How do I know if a medication is working? What... Read moreChevron
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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 03/12/2009, comments (0)

    Book Club: The Gift of Adult ADD

    The Gift of Adult ADD works to help adults discover strengths, rather than weaknesses, and use these strengths to help improve relationships, do better at work and make your life better.   The book is written by Lara Honos-Webb, PhD. She has also written The Gift of ADHD (a parenting book). Dr. Honos-Webb includes exercises in her books to... Read moreChevron
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