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2. My son was diagnosed at the age of 6 - and my husband at the age of 42. My son is now 12 and my husband 44. Does adhd affect your life - yes in every way - I found that turning to God was my salvation to coping. A year ago I had my 19 year old also diagnosed with adhd - My daughter whom is 9 years old and I are the only ones in the house who are not adhd - It's like living in the twlight zone sometimes - you may be too young to remember that show -
3. The positive aspects is the fact the the three men in my life have a very high IQ and are very sensitive in nature. Most men do not have these qualities.
4. The hardest thing is the memory - you tell them something and it's like telling the wall - you have to journal for them or teach them how to so they can organize themselves - I'm telling you they are a breed all of their own. I have had to read and reread book to understand why they are so unorganized and compulsive - being without adhd it is hard to understand their thinking - reading about it helps to coop.
5. we us ritalin for all three.
6. Ritalin is very effective - if given in the right dosage for the individual
7. I have learned a great deal about others and really appreciate the gifts they have and also the ones God has blessed me with - like my husband tells me all the time "I don't know how you put up with us" - it takes a great deal of love and patience.
Thankyou sooo much for your help. I appreciate everything all the info you gave me, it will help me out so much.
Hey everyone! I'm doing a research paper for my junior english class and i was wondering if y'all could help me with some questions that i have about ADHD. Here are my questions, just either anwser them online in the forum or email me at karate191@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Becca
1. What is your name?
2. How has your experience with ADHD changed or affected your life?
3. Are there any positive aspects to having ADHD?
4. What are some of the struggles you have experienced with having ADHD or being around others with it?
5. What type of medications exist for treating ADHD?
6. Which medications are effective?
7. If you could say anything describing your experiences about ADHD, what would it be?