ADD & ADHD Support Group

Millions of Americans are living with attention deficit disorder. Get feedback from other members, discuss the latest medications, and offer advice at our ADD & ADHD support group.


Newest Group Members

I have struggled with ADD since I was a kid! Most times I manage pretty well, but I have my moments. I want information for a friend
My son was diagnosed with ADHD.He is currently on medication. my husband and son have it, it can get very stressful but i have learned alot of tools to help
My Son Nate has ADHD I really dont know too much about it ,but I do that I see him strugle with things . There's nothing like throwing away your purse with everything in it! Hard for non ADD'ers to understand.

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Re: Special schools,behaviorial problems,meds and only 6
my 9 year old just started counciling, he is in the boces class and he has anxity and ocd and anger issues, it does get hard, they tryed to but him on meds like prozac or zolf and we said no. he is on a low does of anxity meds wich i have to say i have se   Read more...
Posted by shannonmom0f3 on Fri Nov 6

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Posted by Natalie Vavricka on Wed Nov 4

Re: I NEED TO KNOW IF MY SON IS ADHD
I completely understand your frustration, my 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD just after starting kindergarten. I was in denial before then because I didn't like the idea of medication. He was finally off of daily medication that he had been on for    Read more...
Posted by Motheroceans on Wed Oct 28

Re: Adderall and weightloss
Why would someone take Adderall if they didn't have to.. that is riduclous but I guess people will go through major lengths to lose any amount of weight.. I would recommend diet and exercise if at all possible.   Read more...
Posted by queenfan78 on Tue Oct 27

Re: Is this true about ADHD
Engery Drinks do the opposite for my ADD it calms me down..  don't know why but that always happens to me.. From my experience caffeine seems to calm me down but that is not true for everyone.. Sounds logical though.. I would try the Energy drink if it wo   Read more...
Posted by queenfan78 on Tue Oct 27

Re: I Have ADHD and Now Broke John Hlutke
Wow.. MR Bean is the pill your mom gave you? My mom said here comes the happy pill.. I was like hmm?? I still live at home too. nothing to be ashamed about.. Do you find it hard to keep a job??/   Read more...
Posted by queenfan78 on Tue Oct 27

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