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Smystic57

posted 11/06/2008, comments (3)

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I am the mother of a 15yo boy with ADHD. The meds he is on is Concerta 36mg as will as, Amino Acids but we have tried all the others except Ritalin. Recently the meds have not been working as well to help with focus or staying on task, plus now they are creating health problems like increased BP, chest pains and now... Read more Chevron

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pchisolm

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Single mother of a 13 year dtr with ADHD and a 7 month old dtr

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posted 11/06/2008, comments (5)

I would like some advise, really any advise will do!

I am a single mother of 2 wonderful girls. Brianna is 13 and is ADHD and Aeowyn is 7 months. Brianna is having so much trouble in school and has this 'I don't care" attitude. She is a very bright and loving girl, but this year she is in 7th grade and she refuses to do anything. This is the 1st year that she actually participates in class, but she... Read more Chevron

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Miss Mandy

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (6)

Kids and school

I don't know what to do with 2 of my step-sons. They are failing school. They won't hand in work, won't bring work home to be helped with, and lie about having homework. One is in 5th grade and the other in 10th grade. I am so worried they are going to fail. I push them so they can graduate and go on to do the things they want to do. The 10th... Read more Chevron

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ryansjoy

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posted 10/30/2008, comments (3)

ADHD in my life

I have a son who has Adhd/Aspergers/depression axiety. I had him on add meds for 5 years. If I can tell anyone on here anything please stay away from these meds as your child is growing and forming of their brain. I truly feel it has morphed my son into someone I don't know. He has so many health issues now because of the meds... Read more Chevron

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sweetness102766

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posted 10/23/2008, comments (10)

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5.

My son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 5 yrs old he is now 18 and a high school graduate although he only graduated by the skin of his teeth so to speak. It has been a really rough 13 years we have gone through as he was also diagnosed with other things besides the ADHD. He also has ODD = Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder,... Read more Chevron

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