Archive for March, 2008

Adhd Symptoms

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Sheryl Polomka asked: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( previously known as ADD or ADHD) as a disease is rapidly gaining ground. The number of people suffering from this disease, especially children and youngsters is rising rapidly. Some medical praticitioners insist that the rise in cases is a direct result ...

ADHD Moms of ADHD Kids–Giving Yourself a Break

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Angie Dixon asked: Do you have ADHD? Are you a mom? Does one or more of your children have ADHD? I just want to give you a hug and say, "You poor thing. I know exactly how you feel." I know about the teachers sending notes home that your ADHD ...

Is anxiety and ADHD psychiatric illnesses for legal purposes?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Kay asked: I looked over the application to the Bar exam. It askes if you have any psychiatric illnesses. I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety a couple years ago. I no longer have problems and I don't see a psychiatrist. If I put down ADHD and anxiety, could they reject my application?Lois

Getting Unstuck: The Facts on ADHD Coaching

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Fran Hopkins asked: The morning alarm goes off and you drag yourself out of bed; "drag" because you stayed up too late the night before. You got so engrossed in exhaustively researching a prospective purchase online that you just couldn't stop until you were done. After you take your ADHD medication, ...

Understanding ADHD

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Keith Londrie asked: Although this disorder has been researched and studied for over a century, there are still aspects of it that are not understood by the general public. ADHD is a disorder that affects a person's ability to pay attention and focus. This sounds simple enough, but the ...

ADHD Article

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Vita Vee asked: One of the best things about the Internet and about serious, scholarly, and devoted professional help sites is being able to find the accurate, timely, and truly informative articles related to your search. The ADHD article is among such benefits. While we can find astoundingly apt materials in ...

How do I deal with people telling me not to put my son on meds for adhd?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

onehottfem asked: My son has ADHD and a lot of people I know are putting me down for turning to meds. My son will not make it in school with out it. Even my mother in law has said she does not like it! I just dont know what to ...

What are some good medications to suggest to my doctor for me to take for no energy and my ADHD?

Friday, March 21st, 2008

jjkk asked: What are some good medications to suggest to my doctor for me to take for no energy and my ADHD MOOD CHANGES ANXIETY?Jeffery

This is mostly for people who have ADHD/ ADD or know someone with it. How is it impacted your life?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Missy* asked: If you have ADHD/ADD, what type of an impact has it had on the people who are close to you? If you know someone with ADHD/ADD, how have they made an impact on your life?Tammy

How can I assist an employee that has ADHD in a call-centre environment?

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

imcdw asked: What suggestions do you have for assisting a 19yo with ADHD in a work (call centre) environment? I need some help with going about resolving the common symptoms of ADHD.. * Yelling at inappropriate times. * Not being able to sit still. * Poor impulse control/lack of attention. * Understanding boundries particularly with ...