Name: MARY Title: ADHD,ADD, BIOPLAR DISODER ,ODD ,OCD

ANDS PARENTS OF KIDS WITH BEHAVIOR DISODER WHO WANT TO CHAT  ?

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Name: Serina • Date: 05/16/2006 00:34:49

Thouhg tI would share what I have found...
My step son is bipolatr . I have found a great book called the Bipolat Child By Demitiri Paplols MD & Janice Paplols. It help understanding but do not tell you what to do durring the uncontrolable rages episods.On the web I found a company called Brain matters. They show youa normal brain and a brain that is Bipolar.Dr Phil even had a show about bipolar
This a real prblem in the world today.
Tracy if your son is older he might be helped by a web called Bipolar Happends by Julie Fast. she help you throught mania depresssion and to find out what are the triggers.As an adult this can also help you se it in your son.
I know what you are going throught and you are not alone! I have been knocked to the ground , sworn at , and more. When he has calmed down he gets so mad at himself he wants to die.I was told to do a holding technique but that is hard!. You can get kicked in the face head butted. I do not think I can do it. My husband tried and ended up all black and bule and so did his son.The DCF gets call becuse they think YOU are hurting your kid. What is a parent to do??? He has beed in patient a few times. Right now life has been good. He can not have sugar in this house but ht occasonal hiolday treat . Vidoe time is limited to 3hrs. a day( , more tha I like but better than all day!!!
We give him Omega III = fish oil this was recomended by the healthfood store nutritianist. I was been moths since we have had a violent out burst...Thank GOD!!!
They are always changing his meds . He is 13 now so in puberty the body chemicals are always changing. Once that is done they will be able to regulate hime better. They say he could even grow out of it but it does not happen very often. The brain pattern can change ater puberty .
Sometimes I can tell he is building to a rage and try to overt him from whatever he is doing .Some times it is as simlple as touching him in the check and saying I love you know matter what.That has helped a few times.
I hope I have helped some.
God belss you & give you peace!!  =

Name: sociable snuggles • Date: 06/06/2006 06:57:34

what suggestions of medication can you suggest for adhd , 6 year son has been diagnosed and I am afraid to give him retilin
Thanks]
Antoinette  =

Name: Serina • Date: 06/06/2006 08:58:57

Dietary changes
Avoiding food dyes and additives According to a recent report issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a small body of research (including a 1982 study by the National Institutes of Health) suggests that food dyes — and possibly preservatives, as well — can aggravate behavior problems in a small percentage of children with ADHD. You can test this theory in your own child's case by eliminating foods and vitamins containing colorings with names like tartrazine, Red 40, and Yellow 5 from your child's diet for several weeks to see if your child's behavior or mood improves. Many foods that contain these ingredients, such as cookies, candies, children's cereals, brightly-colored beverages, and soft drinks, should probably not make up a large part of your child's diet anyway.

Avoiding salicylate and food allergens A few experts advocate eliminating foods that contain the naturally occurring substance salicylate, such as apples, oranges, berries, apricots, and tomatoes. (A regimen called the Feingold Diet, created in the 1970s by Benjamin Feingold, an allergist, advocates eliminating foods that contain salicylate as well as food dyes and additives from the diet of children with ADHD. Studies on the effectiveness of this regimen have had widely varying results.) Several experts also believe that food allergies may aggravate the symptoms of ADHD and recommend eliminating foods they believe may be triggers, such as wheat, corn, chocolate, and eggs, but very little research has been done on this. If you suspect that your child may be allergic or behaviorally sensitive to any of these foods, talk to a nutritionist or allergist before removing them from his diet to ensure that your child is still getting all the nutrients his growing body needs.  =

Name: rhonda steelman • Date: 06/12/2006 20:37:50

i need information about the problems cocerning the adhd, and bipolar problems with teens where they can get disability  =

Name: amanda • Date: 06/13/2006 13:16:52

i have a 8yr old son that has been diagnosed with adhd and i was so against medication, but the schools don't want to put up with children like my son. I pray that God will take this illness
away. And I believe He will and the awesome thing is that my son believes it to and prays to God that he will deliever him from this illness. amen.  =

Name: harm • Date: 07/05/2006 16:39:11

Hi my 5 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with adhd and cd, I'm just so angry because i've been taking her to the doctors for 4 years now asking why she does the things she does and she has seen 2 other child pshcologist. I have spent so long telling her shes naughty that i don't know how to make it better.  =

Name: harm • Date: 07/06/2006 14:42:49

Hi, my 5 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with ADHD and CD
it was a shock even though we have been trying for 4 years to get help with her behaviour.  =

Name: lm • Date: 08/12/2006 20:44:29

hi my child has been very hard to handle for about 5 out of the 6 yrs that he has been alive!! he has really been a hand ful , but he just has been diagnosed w/ adhd and touettes and i also think he has ocd although the dr. has not said that but ive noticed a few things,could someone tell me if worrying about crossing the road along w/me reasurring him every step of the way is ocd he was just almost to the panic stage!! and fire works on the 4th of july was terroristic for him thinking they would burn him. i mean the big ones in the sky that the city was doing ,(he was nowhere near them). anyway i just notice little things like that.could someone tell me if this sounds like it or not? thanks  =

Name: needhelpinMT • Date: 08/27/2006 18:53:35

My daughter is 5 and is diagnosed as bipolar, ADHD, ODD.  =

Name: mommyof4 • Date: 09/15/2006 22:26:22

My son is 5 he has bipolar, adhd and o.d.d and we are now thinking ocd because he has to repeat things in the same order they were the last time. They had him on depakote and ablify but they stopped working after about 6 months they said there is nothing else to put him on does anyone have suggestions? He wont potty train hes in kindergarden and i have to send pulls to school sometimes he changes himself but others he comes home soaked. I have 3 other children and he contuines to hurt them. I actually afraid to leave them in a room with him alone please i need help  =

Name: michellefarnham • Date: 09/23/2006 01:19:43

I am interested in trying the food dys theroy, but im so overwhelmed with all of my daughters diagnosis. she is constantly arguing with us, tormenting her sisters, never does what she is told, ive been told that certain foods can have an effect on them but where do you begin? just start reading all our food? she is on concerta now and abilify at night and im not sure that the two are working well together, i dont think she needs the abilify, the concerta yes, i want something that will work for her so that we can get through an evening without screaming and just one night want her to get her homework done without a fight!  =

Name: Beckey • Date: 10/06/2006 11:58:06

My 7 year old daughter has ODD. My husband and I are at the end of our rope. She has always been a difficult, stubborn child but the last few years have been so bad that we just don't know what to do. Therapy hasn't helped (for her or us). We need help.  =

Name: DeeDee • Date: 11/10/2006 23:07:03

Yes!!!! e-mail me at DnllLv8@aol.com. Coping with son who has ADHD, ODD and learning disability  =

Name: Hiddy • Date: 11/15/2006 03:37:28

I find it very hard to believe a 5 year old can be diagnosed with bi-polar. The diagnosis of bi-polar is made from behaviour patterns over a number of years. Take away the time that the child is not talking, and thats only a few years for diagnosis. They havent got a long enough history. I just dont believe it. Ive never heard of a 5 year old with bi-polar.  =

Name: Hiddy • Date: 11/15/2006 03:51:11

....and bi-polar is also a VERY serious mental illness. Its not a behaviour disorder. The drugs you have to be on for bi-polar usually consists of a cocktail of extremely strong medication.
So the doctor better be sure as hell that the child HAS bi-polar before diagnosing and medicating.  =

Name: distracted at home • Date: 11/15/2006 09:03:04

Hey Everyone,

I have come accross something that might be of interest to us all. I recently read a book on the beneficial bacteria in our digestive systems and have found out that after using antibiotics we should be replenishing our intestinal flora with beneficial bacteria. Why am I telling you this? My son had four rounds of antibiotics earlier this year and has some symptoms including an itchy bum, which my md treated with anti worm meds with no success and now I've found out that when then antibiotics kill the infection they also kill the beneficals that keep the yeast in our gut from overpopulating....there are many symptoms including ADHD BEHAVIOUR, irritated bowels, allergies, skin rashes such as psoriosis(spelling?) excema, restlessness, foggy brain, inattentiveness and a host of other things. Search this and see what you come up with. I have him and my husband on lactobacillus acidopholus and Bifobacterium (beneficials) and hope this will help. Also the yeast feeds on sugar and yeast so if your kid seems to become less agitated on sugar...maybe there is a link. =  =

Name: distracted at home • Date: 11/15/2006 09:03:36

Candidiasis is the name of the state your body is in when there is too much yeast. the yeast actually attach to the lining of the stomach and increase the size of perferations (which are already there)and you do not absorb vitamins and minerals the as well as you should. Also your body trying to fight of the yeast so your immune systom becomes weaker and is more susceptable to colds and flus. When in this state the immune system thinks it is under attack and when allergens such and dust, and pollen are inhaled the body immediately tries to ward off the "attack" by producing the allergic sysmptoms such as runny nose and congestion, etc. which is really your body trying to flush the "bad guys" out of its system. =  =

Name: mom2ways • Date: 11/16/2006 19:56:59

I have a 4 year old with ADHD and Possibly Bipolar. The pediatrician is addressing one issue at a time. Does anyone have input as to how young bipolar can be diagnosed?
My son is one Dexadrine Spansule (time released) and it does help with the adhd behaviors. We had to change the meds from dexadrine non time released because it caused tics. the tics are not present with the time released formula. If anyone has advise on what helps with controlling the anger/violent fits please email me at comeaux4@sbcglobal.net  =

Name: jennys • Date: 11/27/2006 13:46:00

yeah  =

Name: jennys • Date: 11/27/2006 13:47:49

yeah i will chat with u  =

Name: Unknown • Date: 07/11/2007 22:54:46

I AM A 10 year old OCD child  =

Name: Unknown • Date: 07/11/2007 22:55:35

Try Doloft medication for OCD  =

Name: mar22 • Date: 07/12/2007 23:01:18

mom2ways, behavioural counsellor working in the home with how to deal with outburst properly. also social skills programs, and keeping strict routine, consistancy is very important for adhd kids. They need wornings what is happening next transitions are horrible. for example if your child is into tv or an activity dont just walk up and turn tv off and say it time to go , you need to say in five minutes the tv needs to be off, we are going to the store, tell me what going to happen? kid replys back i need to shut the tv off because were going to the store. that kind of thing. hope its somewhat helpful  =

Name: klt123 • Date: 07/14/2007 21:45:04

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Name: help • Date: 07/15/2007 20:41:36

Can any of you please tell me what your children were like as babies/toddlers? I know ALL toddlers are active, but I do worry about my 2 year old son who seems out of control most of the time. I have mentioned to doctors my concerns, and I always get the answer that all toddlers are active. I know some of his behaviors are not normal so I am just wanting some feedback of what some of your children were like as toddlers. THANKS!  =

Name: mar22 • Date: 07/15/2007 22:40:22

help, my son was very extreme, as infant always cried in car rides till he was 18 months then from there he always hit kids know i understand he did it because his social skills were behind he wanted kids to play with him so he hit them and also i began to realize he had a spatial issue that if kids got to close in his personal space he would hit them, when he was about four i started to figure this stuff out. although when he was 2 who could apeak and comunicate full sentances somehow he didnt pick up certain socail cues on how to socialize with others. he would run out to road even when he was in jk, no fear of anything, touched stuff that was hot, climbed on everything even the side of a bride when he was four, tried to hang out of an upstair window, always breaking toys, facinated with sharp objects and would chace you with it, i had to make sure things were locked away. very rough, very curious, fearless and no remorse or understanding that what he was doing was harmful to others and himself. it was as though his impulses took over, but now hes on meds and has had behaviour counselling and extentive programms to aid in social skills he no longer acts like this, he no longer hits, he has friends now, he listens he has remorse and is sadden when he sees someone hurt. its been great. i no longer feel my son will be locked up in a jail when hes older, i truly feel he will become a great member of society and he says he want to be a scientist lol. hope this is helpful if you have any more questions feel free to ask.  =

Name: cloud • Date: 07/28/2007 21:12:35

i have ocd from child abuse when i was a babby  =

Name: jazz • Date: 08/14/2007 01:27:52

I have a 3 year old son who shows very strange behavi
or one minute and then can act normal the next I have been past from one doctor to another with no answers but while waiting the problems are getting worse and now efecting my younger daughter what should I do?  =

Name: jazz • Date: 08/14/2007 01:35:34

I am in the same place as you at the moment with my son who is nearly four.
I have been asking for help from the time he was about 2 they did find some of his problems were due to hearing (glue ear) and after grommets were placed in his left ear he did seem to get a little better. so maybe check ears because it was the last thing that i thought of. I  =

Name: Joyce • Date: 09/10/2007 23:20:37

I got a liilte child who is having behavior problems and the doctor wants her checked out. I notice she does not get much sleep for one. I don't think she sleeps like she should. She has dark circles around her eyes alot almost about 1 week out of a month. Her tempers are not he best either. But on the other hand she can be sweet and lovely to you when no other one is around. How do you know what she has?  =

Name: Europa007 • Date: 09/25/2007 00:35:09

Hello  =

Name: jazzmin • Date: 09/25/2007 13:29:27

help me pleas my 15 year old son suffers from adhd and he end up having a fight at school and nearly killed someone please help me  =

Name: MN-MOM • Date: 09/25/2007 16:53:12

Jazzmin: What kind of treatments and interventions is he already receiving?  =

Name: leigh Ann • Date: 10/01/2007 00:52:15

My child has adhd and also ocd disorder along with severe anixety. Has anyone had the same.  =

Name: jenniferb • Date: 10/01/2007 16:05:53

yea we are having my 7 yr old tested now and i don't know what all signs to look for any advice  =

Name: danielle 2 • Date: 10/02/2007 22:38:14

i have a 7 year old son who is dignosed with adhd/bipolar and maybe odd he is very violent i am running out of ideas he seems to getting worse any sugestions?  =

Name: ericka • Date: 10/11/2007 13:43:16

my soon has odd adhd will he grow out of it  =

Name: asw • Date: 11/03/2007 19:03:47

asw  =

Name: lward • Date: 11/04/2007 05:50:22

Does anyone out there have a child with bipolar disease who does not have the major symptom of temper tantrums or violent outbursts? My son turns his anger inward.  =

Name: Sam • Date: 11/09/2007 15:40:52

My son has ocd and odd with anxiety. He has had this for several years. Taking away all non-natural substances from his diet has drastically improved his attitude to almost normal.
There is a book out there by Dr. Feingold which has wonderful recipes. Published back in the 70's.  =

Name: pat • Date: 11/11/2007 17:41:35

i hate this illness  =

Name: KathyK • Date: 12/07/2007 09:39:52

My 6 year old son was diagnosed with O.D.D. at age 4 and we have been dealing with this issue for what seems like forever. He is out of control and I feel like sometimes I can't stand him, although I love him with all of my heart. He is very aggressive, and he hits his sister and I when he doesn't get his own way. He throws things and yells and screams and kicks walls and I feel like everything we have done for him doesn't work. He has been on so many different medications, has workers that come to the house to help him deal with his anger, and nothing is getting any better. We make sure he knows there are consequences to his actions but it is like he does't care. It is so frustrating and I am at my witts end. I have tried to change his diet but it is hard to do that sometimes. Organic foods cost too much money and so I try to just get healthier foods for him. It is a constant battle and mornings are horrible with him. He fights me on getting dressed, eating and getting ready for school everyday. I am at the point I dread getting up in the morning just because I never know what his mood is going to be. He likes to take charge and if he doesn't get to do things his way all he-- breaks loose. I understand what everyone is going through as we go through the same things everyday.  =

Name: Maria • Date: 12/10/2007 11:21:15

My son is 16. It has taken years to pinpoint his behavior. At this time, I know he is add and odd. But now I am focusing on the ODD. His behavior is not extreme, but it has always been resistant and avoidant. He has avoided school through placement in special services and a private school for LD.

Next year he will go to a new school with no accomodations. He takes Daytrana.

I would like to know what methods work to reduce computer time. TV is not an issue since I have channels for education and learning such as Garage Wars. History Channel, Food Channel. That is okay with me. But the computer is a problem, any suggestions? Thank you.

I want him to have a future and a choice. He has to direct his energy to school.  =

Name: anas • Date: 12/21/2007 10:58:04

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Name: Tracie • Date: 01/01/2008 20:07:53

i have a question how many people give there child fish oil meg 3 and will it hert them  =

Name: Aunty • Date: 01/01/2008 21:39:05

My nephew has ADHD and I suspect possible bipolar as well. Right now he is on Adderall XR. I have not addressed the bipolar or depression at this point as I really don't want him on many meds. I also feel that since his parents did pass, he does have a right to depression, so I don't want to make it a big deal for him and worsen that (anyone else notice how much these kids pick up and imitate?) I am working with him with behavior therapy and as he gets older I will be taking him to a psychiatrist and letting him know that is going to be a regular part of his life. ADD, bipolar, and depression does run in our family...so it is actually easy to compare him to othe members of the family and see that he shows the same behaviors. He is improved with his school work which I do believe the Adderall helps him. I also work with him very hard with his work (I'm turning gray at 35 LOL) and I use a variety of behavior modifications-time outs, rewards, corporal punishement, taking away toys. I feel that not letting him watch TV and play video games helped a lot. I am firmly convinced he has a genuis IQ (also runs in the family). When he has a tantrum, I've learned that putting him to bed with music helps (bible music).

It takes a lot of time and a lot of work. There is no cure. I just pray that he will mature and develop common sense, I really feel for him and his future.

And I noted this behavior when he was born, He hasn't changed in any respect....  =

Name: Lisii • Date: 01/02/2008 21:46:18

Hi, I have ODD, ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, High depression, an they believe I am Bi Polar also.. Im only a teen a young teen 2 put it 2 that..I take Celexa for depression, Trazadone for sleep, and for the 4th time they put me back on Concerta..Concerta as some of you may know reduces the appetite of the one who is taking it..its supposed to be for ADHD though or to help you focus..an its weird because Im very isolative and dont go anywhere basically and while Im taking Celexa I lose lots of pounds..I took it when I was 7 an I lost 15 or 20 pounds..Im not taking a high dose or anything ..Im not anorexia or anything it's just the med makes you not so hungry, an thats what happens to me..  =

Name: crystal • Date: 01/05/2008 21:11:43

hi  =

Name: Shana • Date: 01/07/2008 11:40:54

Hi,

I am from the UK and it is SO TOUGH to get a diagnosis from any doctors for any mental illness until your child is 7 years old!,

My son is 3 years old, is incredibly active, and we are having problems at playgroup. The teachers there cannot handle him, although they have adopted the '1, 2, 3 magic' technique which we use at home to control his behaviour. At playgroup the main problems are 'Hitting out' at other children, and not sitting still to read at story time or to finish lunch.

I worry that he will not gain anything from this group as they are constantly giving him negative comments towards his behaviour and are not praising him when it is due. I know that my son is capable of learning more, as I have taught him to read from a young age and he can now read and recognise over 80 words.

I do not know what to do other than change his playgroup to one more suited to 'overly active children'. My son is not a 'Naughty' child he just does not know how to control his behaviour around other children and lashes out without meaning any harm (this is very hard to explain to a playgroup teacher!). Other than that he is VERY active, and would never sleep unless he had a good routine.

If anyone has ANY ADVICE i would Truly appreciate it, as at this point i don't feel like anyone at the playgroup understands what it feels like to have your son typecast as a 'naughty child' when i think there is more to it, and that he has the potential and right to be supported in his learning environment.

Thanks so much for listening,

Shana
Everyelliott@aol.com  =

Name: tj2728 • Date: 01/12/2008 19:39:56

Im also from the uk, my son was diagnosed with adhd, odd, suspected aspergers, coordination problems and learning difficulties. I have known there was something wrong with him for years but as you have found its hard to get young kids diagnosed. My son is 14 now and over the past few years we have gone through hell with, we have seeked help from social services, the police, the in house social worker at his secondary school and also been to parenting classes and also the youth offending team he was also seen by a mental health nurse who recommended he was seen by the adhd clinic, you would think one of these services would be able to bring forward an appointment for the clinic wouldnt you but no. He was on a waiting list for a year when we finally saw the Dr. and he was diagnosed she said how sorry she was and that she felt guilty that he hadnt been seen years ago. I also have a 4 yr old who has been showing symtoms of odd and adhd which are sleeping problems and being defiant at school, i took him to my Dr who has recommended he be seen at the adhd clinic, so my advice to you would be to keep on at your Dr dont give up keep pestering and you will get him seen, or the other way would be to pay private although this could be pricey. As for the playschools they are not informed enough on the issues of kids with these problems. Sorry i havent been more help but hope that you get the help and support you need from the NHS soon. tj2728@hotmail.co.uk  =

Name: goingnuts • Date: 01/13/2008 15:13:48

my son was diagnosed with adhd 2 years ago. now i suspect he had odd. how do i restore peace in my home?  =

Name: tj2728 • Date: 01/13/2008 19:13:33

Hi goingnuts, how old is your son? i personally think odd is worse than adhd how bout u? I wish i had the answer to your qustion i would be rich now if i did lol. I think that the medication makes the odd worse, we had managed his behaviour over the past 6 months and seemed as if at last we were gettin somewhere then he started on medication and the last few weeks have been hell once more. I sometimes think maybe its me who has the problem or if i havent it wont be long.  =

Name: jane222 • Date: 01/14/2008 17:25:23

i would like to chat to other mums who have kids with adhd, and bipolar disorder  =

Name: jane222 • Date: 01/14/2008 17:27:36

i would like to chat to other mums who have kids with Adhd, and bipolar disorder or challenging behaviour  =

Name: jane222 • Date: 01/14/2008 17:47:21

I am a young women of bipolar disorder and suffer quite bad with it. I HAVE A 11yr old girl who suffers with adhd ' autism, and i have suspisions she has bipolar but here in the uk the doctors have said they can't diagnose her shes too young. Do you think theres a chance she could have it,?  =

Name: tom • Date: 01/15/2008 09:02:58

i have a teenager daughter whom is being bullied on be bo and msm she is self harming her self and family  =

Name: FED UP1 • Date: 02/08/2008 01:28:30

mY SON HAS odd is 14 and us niw physically attackig me! We have seen the BEST of the BEST counselors and have tried many differet meds-to no avail. I believe it has now become CD. He has taken the family van for rides and been picked up by police while sleeping at a friends house and sneekig out at 2:30am My husband travels A LOT and does ot see this behavior in the same light I do. I am ready to take my 12 yeear old and ove out. Please some one respond that sees this in their chid's behavior. I am my sons TARGET every second heis home! HELP!  =

Name: KathyK • Date: 02/08/2008 10:34:17

My son is 6 ahd has been diagnosed with O.D.D. and A.D.H.D. he is a very difficult child when he is not on his medication, (Focalin)but when he is on the medicine he is much easier to deal with and more loving and pleasant. He was diagnosed at 4 and I wanted him tested for Bi-polar because it runs in our family but they wouldn't test him at that young age.
He is very aggressive, argumentative, hitting, kicking, screaming, throwing things and just horrible and will not listen to anything or anyone. I am my son's main target as well as I spend the most time with him but he also has aggressive to my 8 year old daughter as well. He tries to go after my husband but not as much as me or his sister. It is very frustrating and hard to deal with and when he is in that O.D.D. mode no one wants to deal with him. He is fine at school (as long as he is on his medicine)but when he is home it is a different story. We have wraparound services to work with him to teach him different behaviors and better coping skills and I don't know what I would have done without these people.
I love my son so much and don't know what else to do for him. It is a daily struggle and very exhausting and tiring.
He is now home from school (has been since the beginning of January)due to kidney problems and surgery and another upcoming surgery on his kidney as well so having him home all day everyday is even harder so I have to make sure he is medicated or he would be unbearable to live with all day without a break.
My husband and I don't agree on disciplining styles he is more rough with him then I am and I think that just adds to my son's aggression so I do most of the disciplining. That is hard too when you have a husband in the home who is not helping and making you deal with it on your own. There is alot of resentment and I feel like our entire family needs counseling.  =

Name: Mistie • Date: 02/27/2008 21:06:31

Please help!!!! My 10 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and OCD. She also has a sensory intergration disorder. I can't tell you how life has been for all of us the past 4 years. I love my daughter with all my heart and I am having a hard time dealing with knowing she will be on medication. Any advice on support groups online would really help. Thanks!
Baylee's Mom  =

Name: esi • Date: 03/02/2008 03:18:51

hi  =

Name: jess25 • Date: 03/03/2008 16:01:53

hi i really need some advise i have a 7 year old boy that has adhd .
at the moment he is on 25mg of strattra but they really dont seem like they work he is still the same boy very hypo and i am always getting pulled up by his teacher if there is any one out there that can advise me please  =

Name: Dianna • Date: 03/21/2008 13:46:11

My son and daughter have both been diagnosed as ADHD. I am also ADHD, and fortunately as a pre-k teacher of 20 years have worked with these children frequently. I am always doing research and found out about the Daytrana Patch about 2 years ago. I took the research reports to my son's doctor and we switch him to Daytrana. It has been a miracle medication for my 6 year old . He is in Kindergarten this year and is at the top of his class testing on a fourth grade level. Keep the faith, it does get easier to handle. We are waiting a few months before putting my daughter on Daytrana, but I have confidence it will be a positive experience for her as well. I have cut all food additives and food coloring from my children's diets, as well as sugar substitutes. Research everything on the internet and take it to your doctor you have a right to bring any information and you are always your childs best advocate] GOD BLESS  =

Name: saad • Date: 03/21/2008 16:35:44

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Name: kirsten • Date: 03/24/2008 08:16:55

my son is 12 and has sevre adhd and posibilitie of asperges and yes im stuggling at home and school ith him  =

Name: agold • Date: 03/24/2008 15:51:53

hi just to say hello new to site my children are just being diagnosed through camhs .  =

Name: SHONNEIL PHYLLIAN • Date: 03/26/2008 20:47:34

I HAVE TWO BOYS AGE 16 YRS OLD ONE OF THE TWO IS DRIVING ME TO MY GRAVE IT IS SO HARD RAISING THEM I'M LOOSING WEIGHT TRYING TO STAY STRONG MY MARRAIGE IS GOING TO FAIL PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY KIDS WHO HAS ADHA AND OCD  =

Name: tj2728 • Date: 03/27/2008 21:26:38

Hi Jess25, my 14yr old son has adhd, odd and posible asperges syndrome, his first medication was strattera, when he first started on it althou a larger dose than your son, he was like a zombie, our house was for the first time in years "quiet!" i couldnt believe that he could change so dramatically in a few weeks. Unfortuantly my son started to change back to how he was when he was at his worst which believe me was almost like living hell for the rest of my family, obviously he had to change his meds to concerta xl which so far has been excellent althou he still has times when he is difficult. Maybe you need to see the doctor again to increase the dosage or change meds. I do know what you are going throu with teachers i had phone calls every day for 2 years from my sons school they really are not trained in dealing with adhd kids. Hold on in there because it will get better. Good luck  =

Name: andrew • Date: 04/07/2008 03:05:05

i am a O.C.D canidate and i suffer with the thought that i might harm some one when i know im not going to i just cant get it out of my mind and im only 14 and scared of this thought that randomly pops up in my head for people that have this its hard but u can make it im still strugguling but im going to make it i am a srtong kid and i will make it i was also dienosded with DEPPRESION and BIPOLAR and A.D.D BUT but only 2 of these diecnoses are true is deppresion and ocd i hate it i used to do RITUALS but got over it and cant pay attension in class because my mind gose every were its sad and i lock my door every night because of this thought i have of harming my parents but i know i dont ever want to do it and cant but its all in my mind and i had another one it was about being gay or coming in contact with a gay i am over that thought but it took a while tell me if u need help with your thoughts i can help hang in there! and i still need help i see a doctor and im agenst taking meds. so its hard and i had alot of other thoughts and syuff so let me know if u have the SAME PROBLEM!! FEED BACK PLZ...  =

Name: LavenderLady • Date: 04/17/2008 23:54:35

My son is now 7 and has been going through various meds since he was in pre-k. I tried ritalin once and he became a violent person...he said he would kill us all! I took him to the er and they wanted to commit him! He now takes a brand new drug called Vyvanse 30 mg capsuls. It's great! Sean, my son, has a very high motabolism, so gets acclimated to meds rather quickly, so he also takes adderall in the morning to help kick start the day. It also helps to calm him when he gets hyper rather than let him get the energy out. The school is finally going with me on this. They were sending him to the gym to get out his energy, but it was making it worse. He has ADHD/ ODD and depression. Loud noises scare him and he has an I.Q. of 120. Today I taught him to play chess and he already understands it. Video games that are educational are great! He can sit down and play them for as long as I will allow, anything else he does is just caos for him after a while. The best game I have found for the mind is Super Mario Sunshine and its for all ages (for anyone interested) it plays on the game cube, This game has no violence and is nothing but different "puzzles". What I mean is, the kids have to figure out what to do, or how to accomplish something to move on in the level and it really makes them think. Its a Mario Bros. game I even like to play! LOL. Otherwise, for the parents, like me, who want their kids to not play so many video games, the V-Flash and V-Smiles are great! They are video games, yes, but they keep the kids learning at all times. And 9 times out of 10 they love it. The commercials were not lying! I hope my endless blabbering has helped at least some of you that are trying not to pull out your last few hairs left in your head! And for your sanity...yoga and meditiation after bedtime is a great relaxer too...if you have the time/ energy left!  =

Name: amy • Date: 04/21/2008 09:14:42

hi there i need help with my 14year old girl and i dont no what to do can some one help me  =

Name: lisa • Date: 04/22/2008 17:31:53

sever despressed  =

Name: abigail • Date: 04/27/2008 18:20:18

I would like to know if there is any way you can see if you have bioplar on u your own and if so how can you get help"  =