So the other day I was out trying to conquor the sale of the Brooklyn Bridge and realized that I was able to cash in on it 4 times before they realized what I...
I have worked at home before, did not work for me. I procrastinated, stayed in my PJ's all day, did not shower, got up late, basically was not productive till...
I know that sleep is often an issue for ADDers and I saw this in the tribune (Sunday Q section page 10) and wanted to send it on: Note: This is not an...
FYI - If anyone is interested, please follow-up as indicated. Trish White <trish_white@...> wrote: Subject: parents needed for a story on alternative...
Ok, I'm getting quite desperate here. Does anyone know of any sliding scale clinics w/a psychiatrist on staff here in Chicago that doesn't take 28 days to get...
The only place I know is the Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village. Sorry, but it might be better than nothing if you don't get any hits in Chicago. Good...
Hi Pam: Two ideas, not sure if they will work but worth raising to you. One is Cook County Hospital, they treat people without ionsurance. The other is this...
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Hi Pam, While you're waiting to get in to see a psychiatrist, you may be able to find a clinic with a family doctor or internist. Sometimes, people get their...
It seems to me that just about everything related to my daughter's diagnosis and treatment re ADD was mishandled. There really is no short version of the...
Some "quick" (ADD time is a topic for another post)thoughts to your post: I do not want to discount how you feel about your situation. I just would like to...
You've already gotten some wonderful advice from Bentley, but I'll add this: You are absolutely correct, the doctor TOTALLY mishandled the medication issue...
Hello, I am so enjoying all your experiences and advise. My son has ADHD since childhood. He is now 20. A pediatrician in Colorado has been precribing his...
... Okay... so instead of taking my perspective with a block of salt, how about a truck load? And as for being gentle... Please call it as you see it. I wish...
Nothing kills a good rant like the voice reason. You are right, of course, about the difficulties associated with diagnosing ADD. I suppose it is unlikely that...
Insight on A.D.D. Couples Group Wednesday, November 9th 6:30-8p.m. 1580 N. Northwest Highway Suite 111G Park Ridge Topic: Boundaries and Limits: How they help...
CHADD Chicago Chapter Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Advances in the Treatment and Medication for...
I was getting caught up on my emails when I came across Alli's question about working from home. I've been working from home for two years now. The first year...
Hi everyone, I've lurked here for quite a while and learned a lot. Now, I need help before I quit my job, get fired from my job or simply strangle the...
Hi Rachael, I noticed that throughout your e-mail you mentioned being off most of your meds, and how much that affects you - or increases your challenges. So,...
... I don't know about Rachel, but I know why my medication lapses from time to time: Because I have a brain that sees time in a unique way. I refuse to allow...
Hey there yall, I thought I'd chime in on this one, since I don't participate much. ... A-men, brother. I have come to think of it as a "talent." Think about...
So in other words, us ADDer's are the geniuses and the normal linear thinkers and livers are the boring ones that DO NOT make the world go round. I can totally...
Hi everyone, You know, I have found that when I exercise even the exercise activity has to be one that is a constant moving one, not stop and start and...
Andrea, While I realize your intentions are most likely good at heart, I took offense to the last part of your e-mail. "So all you ADDers out there, get out,...
Check Julie Deardorff's Health column in the Q section of the Chicago Tribune on Sunday. She will be addressing the various multimodal approaches to living...
Keara, Most ADDers love to whine, I am a classic whiner about my ADHD. If you took defense, that is something for you to examine within yourself, which is...
Insight on A.D.D. Adult Group Monday, November 21st 6:30-8p.m. 445 W. Jackson Ave Suite 205 Naperville Topic: Boundaries and Limits: How they can help...
Keara and All I read with interest and alarm the posts preceding Keara's about whining and offense taken with the other writer's urging us adders to stop...
Hi, my name is Steve. (everyone in chorus) HI STEVE I just joined this group because my son may have ADHD issues and in evaluating the current literature I...
Exersize does not cure ADHD. My ADHD is so severe to the point that it is almost out of control. But every week I do 10 hours of gymnastics, 6 hours of...