ADD-ADHD

ADHD is a attention and hyperactivity disorder. Disruptive behavior means that they act out in ways that they are not supposed to because they do not get what they want or know what they want. Usually someone with ADHD will just have a problem sitting still in one place for to long or focusing on something for to long.

My daughter is 11 and she takes a combination of Metadate CD and Strattera. Last summer we tried her on Strattera alone, we liked the 24 hour effectiveness and it seemed to help with her impulsiveness and mood, but when school started back, she still couldn't focus enough to study and do her school work. She would tell me she was daydreaming in class, and the other kids talking bothered her when she was trying to read or listen to the instructor, so her doctor, who is a child psychiatrist suggested we try them together. As we increased the dosage of one, we lowered the dosage of the other until we were satisfied that she could concentrate in class during the day at the lowest possible stimulant level. Again this summer we have taken her off of the Metadate CD and when school starts back we will give her a couple of weeks and then decide if we need to add it back in. My hope is that as she gets older she can learn to control her distractability and focus better so she can stay off the the stimulant medication forever. It is certainly worth talking to your doctor about. Good luck.

It is an extremely horrible combination. I did the same 3 years ago because I wanted the effects of both. I ended up being a walking zombie I was so sedated. I lost 30 pounds and felt like I wasn't living my life at all and had suicidal thoughts....DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS. I am majoring in Psych for this reason... ADHD is commonly diagnosed because doctors don't have the "time" it takes to accurately figure out the real issue. I was improperly "drugged" with ADHD meds from 18 to 22. I went fromg gaining 40 pds to loosing 30 in 2 months, then hospitalized for anemia. Just to find out what I had been saying for years...no it has to be something else, I know my body better than anyone. I started researching and found out that I was a little manic depressive. I took this diagnosis to thde last psychiatrist (3) and we as a team discovered that in fact I was correct and finally diagnosed with mild to moderate bi-polar disorder. Do not trust in doctors, know your body. Until a child can speak and know how they are feeling please do not drug them up unnecessarily.

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ADHD is diagnosed in boys three of four times more often

The main symptoms of ADHD are inattention and hyperactivity, as the name suggests. For a full rundown of more specific behaviors, check out this WebMD article: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms .

The severity of ADHD is determined by analyzing the amount symptoms they possess, and how these various symptoms interact to create problems in a person's daily day-to-day functioning. A person who has ADHD and is unable to function within work, school, and interpersonal relationships would have a severe case of ADHD. A person with some forgetfulness but who could still maintain healthy relationships and a job would be considered to have a mild case of ADHD.

ADHD is common in all ages....in my opionin you cant truly tell if someone suffers from ADHD until they have completely matured. this disorder is often diagnosed into young kids that have bad attitudes or crazy adventurous kids. Therefore it is very often misdiagnosed as small children do not have the maturity levels to understand things or pay attention to them for very long.

Tourette Syndrome is a dominant, inherited trait. Monozygotic (identical) twins who have the gene always express it jointly, although they may express it with slight differences. Fraternal twins, who are essentially just siblings born at the same time (they do not come from the same egg/sperm combination) would have varying chances of avoiding it depending on the combinaltions of genes.

If you have ADHD and lie during the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) evaluation, it could lead to serious consequences, including disqualification from military service or legal repercussions for providing false information. ADHD can impact your ability to function in high-pressure environments, and honesty is crucial for ensuring that you receive appropriate support and accommodations. It's better to disclose your condition and seek guidance on how it may affect your enlistment process rather than risk the ramifications of dishonesty.

ADHD is genetic and is more common in boys then girls. You can grow out of it but only 50% do. ADHD is more of a child form of ADD which affects mostly adults rather than children. It affects your brain mainly.. You do not usually show symptoms of ADHD until you are about 5 or 6 yrs old. I would google it. good advice, ik.

yeahh!

No, it is a reason to take caffeine.

In most municipalities in the US you would be disqualified during the psychological exam.

Yes. It is specifically mentioned as an example of a disability that falls under the category of "other health impaired'.

yes, it can trigger bipolar symptoms, as can anti-depressants and other ADHD meds. - especially if u are not on a mood stabilizer

I was taking 20mg XR of Adderall twice daily. When my insurance and my doctor changed, I asked for generic which did not come as XR. I found the non-extended release provided what I can only describe as a cleaner effect for my ADHD symptoms. I was allowed 20mg three times per day. It worked exceptionally for me. I won't go back to the XR; but everyone is different. Please give the non-XR a month and see how you feel.

Yes, over worrying, over analyzing, over thinking all symptoms.

Research suggests that side effects from Ritalin the drug used to treat attention deficit disorder may be caused by contamination of enantiomers or molecules that are mirror images of one another.

Yes, there are chances of ADHD carrying through to adulthood.

Dexedrine 15 mg sustained release. Or if u can get a doctor to prescribe it dysoxin

Children often run into problems with their schoolwork. These can range from disruptive classmates to psychological problems of their own, such as ADHD.

There is only one way to be 100% sure and that is to have him/her tested. Some kids are very sensitive to certain types of food and reacts strongly to too much sugar which makes them bounce around and not listen so you can never be really sure without the tests. And don't wait. The sooner you have the result the sooner the child can get help and learn so much about him/herself. Many feel inadequate in school and life when they don't need to.

You need to speak to your pyschiatrist. Maybe seroquel would help - it is fast acting. Therre are many SSRI's,so you may need to switch to another one that is effective.

It's not ADD. It could be one or more of the following & I'm very familiar with this behavior:

1-immaturity

2-manipulation

3-stupidity

Now, the twisting things around is manipulation. he's trying to confuse you. stay focused on the subject at hand. for example, say, you're in a fight with him b/c he disrespected your mother. he might say something like "well, when I was a kid my mom always.." just keep repeating "what does this have to do with the fact that you disrespected my mother?" keep focused on the problem at hand...not all the other stuff he brings in to confuse you.

He will get mad that you're focused...the goal is to confuse you.

stay focused, repeat what he says and ask him to be more specific. he can't be specific if he's trying to manipulate, pay very close attention to the words he uses. is he using words by their proper definition? or is he slightly modifying their definition within the context?

if you listen closely, you'll find he makes no sense at all, not even to himself.

BE WARNED: once they know you can see through the smoke ...THEY WILL TAKE OFF!

IMPORTANT NOTE: if you leave many conflicts with him totally confused by what just went down, he is manipulating you.

My mantra is this: if I don't understand it, it makes no sense.

or, honey, he could be just plain stupid.