Article published on May 26, 2015
I grew up with ADHD. I was hyperactive and disruptive in class. My doctor gave me Ritalin and then Dexedrine; they did help me to pay attention, but I didn’t like the way that medicine made me feel. I had to take it several times a day. I finally stopped taking medicine when I was...
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Article published on Apr 28, 2015
Our teenage son was diagnosed with ADHD since he was in kindergarten. He was hyperactive and disruptive; he didn’t get along with other children. He was not invited to birthday parties, and had no self-esteem. One day he asked me why he was even born. It broke my heart. Fortunately, with the help of our...
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Article published on May 29, 2012
Both of our children have been diagnosed with ADHD. We know that they have inherited this condition from both of us. I was always a daydreamer, and I hated school. My husband was a class clown; he didn’t do much better in school than me although he is very smart. Like many in his family,...
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Article published on Mar 31, 2009
Our ten-year-old son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He is very hyperactive and impulsive, he disrupts the classroom all the time. He has great deal of difficulty paying attention in class and getting his work done. Homework is a nightmare for him and for us. We have tried very hard every night to get him...
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Article published on Jan 13, 2009
I have a serious dilemma. Our daughter is a second year university student. She failed two of her first year university courses. This year, things are a whole lot worse. She missed deadlines for her assignments; she didn’t study before her mid-term exams and she failed miserably. We know that she is drinking a little,...
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