I agree that the best thing to do is look into a different
prescription. Every child does react differently. My son became
exteremly aggressive on concerta. Now he is taking adderall xr and
seems to be doing fine.

--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com,
mistressmidnight1@y... wrote:
>
> I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been
diagnosed
> with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
> with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
> working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the
same
> affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.
>
> The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and
more
> aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
> using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
> then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole
right
> through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
> she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
> herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to
hurt
> herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
> advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
> contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible
dose
> adjustment.
>
> I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
> messages from the rest of the members with children on such
> medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
> dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?
>
> I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
> ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
> prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time
using
> them they just didn't have the same affect any more.
>
> Any advice would be greatly welcome

Hi Deb,
Thanks for the reply.  I have found the Cormega at the Health Food
Store, my kids tolerate it.  I keep reminding them if they don't like
they can always try to swallow the pills.  I don't how they take all
the liquid vits, I think they are gross.  Oh Well.
Thanks,
Carrie--


- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, Deb Beckwith
<djbeckwith2003@y...> wrote:
> Hi Carrie, I have a son that is 7 and adhd inattentive type. I am
trying Just a regular complete vitamin and mineral. and also I bought
caltrate at walmart chewable calcium magne. and zinc. ?Its all
together. and I half that pill. it's about 300 mgs.  You aren't going
to find one vitamin that has it all. I have the same problem with the
swallowing of the pill also. My boys like the taste of that. Also I
can't get him to take the fish oil. because the pill is to big to
swallow. So I am trying flax oil in his milk with chocolate syrup. he
likes that fine. Also at GNC there is a fish oil in a packet that
actually taste good. its called cormega. its orange tasting. no fish
taste. but my boys don't like that. But its good.  Also try the web
site with laura stevens nutritionist. she is awesome. There is all
sorts of information. deb
>
> crlynmcgee <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> HI all,
> I am new this group and I have read good info so far, thank you
all.
> My question is this: Does any have or children have
ADD/Inattentive?
> What treatment measures have worked the best for you?
> I have read alot of info on ADHD, but so much of it doesn't seem to
> address the subtype inattention.  I have a 8yo daughter with
> ADD/inattention, we are currently starting fish oil, mvi and I have
> been using Liquid Health multi and Attention (my children cannot
> swallow pills).  If anyone has any meathods or advice on what have
> worked well with attention I would greatly appreciate it.
> Thank you.
> Carrie
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Jen,
I have read about Magnesium, between the Multi they are on and the
Liquid Health Attention they are getting plenty.  I guess I will see
if they do anything.  It is tough waiting.
Thanks,
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- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer Scutari"
<j_scutari@h...> wrote:
>
> Carrie,
>
> You might want to try a magnesium supplement as well.  I know there
> was one company that makes a liquid form, but I don't recall the
> name at the moment.  You can search liquid magnesium and see what
> comes up though.
>
> Is your daughter on meds as well? If not, are you against using
> them, not ready to try them, or found they didn't help?  If you
have
> tried alot of other means, it is always something to consider.
> Inattention and Focus are what they usually help with the most. ( I
> have heard, but don't have experience in this personally)
>
> Jen
>
>
>
>
> --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, crlynmcgee
> <no_reply@y...> wrote:
> >
> > HI all,
> > I am new this group and I have read good info so far, thank you
> all.
> > My question is this: Does any have or children have
> ADD/Inattentive?
> > What treatment measures have worked the best for you?
> > I have read alot of info on ADHD, but so much of it doesn't seem
> to
> > address the subtype inattention.  I have a 8yo daughter with
> > ADD/inattention, we are currently starting fish oil, mvi and I
> have
> > been using Liquid Health multi and Attention (my children cannot
> > swallow pills).  If anyone has any meathods or advice on what
have
> > worked well with attention I would greatly appreciate it.
> > Thank you.
> > Carrie

Tracy,
Thanks for the info.   I have been tossing the idea of starting meds
but wasn't sure.  My husband is against it so I am up against that
wall.  I would like to try it just to see if it helps her.  I feel at
this point I am holding her back from coming out of her "cloud" and
reaching her true potential, but then maybe the meds won't do
anything either.
Carrie


--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, Tracy Roach
<tracy.roach@s...> wrote:
> Hi Carrie,
> My 7 year old daughter is also ADD/Inattentive.  I have her on 10
mgs of Ritalin in the a.m. and 10 mgs in the afternoon.  I have to
say it is really working for her.  She is finishing her work and the
teacher has commented that she does not have to remind her to get to
work as often.   She still has trouble with her processing speed, but
that is something we will always have to work with.  She does
complain of minor headaches when the med is wearing off and her
appetite has decreased a little.  Please let me know if you find a
natural remedy that works!  I would love to have her med free.
> Tracy
>
> crlynmcgee <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> HI all,
> I am new this group and I have read good info so far, thank you
all.
> My question is this: Does any have or children have
ADD/Inattentive?
> What treatment measures have worked the best for you?
> I have read alot of info on ADHD, but so much of it doesn't seem to
> address the subtype inattention.  I have a 8yo daughter with
> ADD/inattention, we are currently starting fish oil, mvi and I have
> been using Liquid Health multi and Attention (my children cannot
> swallow pills).  If anyone has any meathods or advice on what have
> worked well with attention I would greatly appreciate it.
> Thank you.
> Carrie
>
>
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Again, this is spam although at least it pertains to AD/HD although I don't
respond to anythig through our group.  If you want to contact them, do so by
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I joined this group about a year and half ago, an dI haven't said much, mostly I
just read the emails. This time I have to say something. A cuople of weeks ago
several people got upset over some one posting a prayer. Some people didn't like
it. It offened them. But I suppose its alright to post something about about
biker singles. Ithink someone said to keep their posts free of religon , and
focus on the children. Hoe about keeping it free of trash like this?

SCOTT GUMMERUS <ma2gummerus@...> wrote:SPAM!!

>From: "pearhint" <pearhint@...>
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>Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 02:05:42 -0000
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Good Morning,
my son has had serious aggression issues as well. His psychiatrist
recommended risperdal to stabilize the moods and so far so good. You may
want to look into that option. Good luck!
Amy

>From: mistressmidnight1@...
>Reply-To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
>To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] I am new here but I need some advice
>Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 02:13:39 -0000
>
>
>
>I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been diagnosed
>with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
>with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
>working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the same
>affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.
>
>The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and more
>aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
>using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
>then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole right
>through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
>she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
>herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to hurt
>herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
>advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
>contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible dose
>adjustment.
>
>I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
>messages from the rest of the members with children on such
>medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
>dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?
>
>I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
>ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
>prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time using
>them they just didn't have the same affect any more.
>
>Any advice would be greatly welcome
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
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>
>
>
>
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My son is 6 and was on strattera 60 mg until December and then he started
getting very agressive with others (teachers at school) and trying to hurt
himself.  His doctor took him off the strattera and told me that sometimes after
kids have been on it a while it can have a negative effect on them.  He'd been
on it about 6 months and had been doing wonderfully before that and then the
agression started.  I would talk to your doctor about it soon.

mistressmidnight1@... wrote:
I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been diagnosed
with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the same
affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.

The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and more
aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole right
through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to hurt
herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible dose
adjustment.

I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
messages from the rest of the members with children on such
medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?

I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time using
them they just didn't have the same affect any more.

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My daughter also became agressive when her dose was raised to 25mgs.  18mgs
seemed to be ok.  lol!

mistressmidnight1@... wrote:
I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been diagnosed
with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the same
affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.

The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and more
aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole right
through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to hurt
herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible dose
adjustment.

I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
messages from the rest of the members with children on such
medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?

I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time using
them they just didn't have the same affect any more.

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Hi, I have a 12 y/o daughter with ADHD. She tried Strattera last year
for a period, and it made her grouchy, easily angered, really moody
and emotional.It was like full-time severe PMS. I told her doc about
it, and he said to wean her off it. Within a week or two of no
strattera, she was back to herself. Now, she takes Concerta (36mg)
each morning. Because it is realeased in her system gradually and
evenly, it doesn't cause any peaks and valleys that can cause extreme
mood changes for some kids (like ritalin did when she took it years
ago.) Each of our kids react differently to the different ADHD
medications, but my unprofessional opinion would be to work her off of
the strattera and try something else...maybe the Concerta if she
hasn't had it yet. Talk to her doctor Monday about it.
Good luck and hang in there,
Cindy

--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, mistressmidnight1@y...
wrote:
>
> I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been diagnosed
> with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
> with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
> working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the same
> affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.
>
> The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and more
> aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
> using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
> then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole right
> through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
> she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
> herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to hurt
> herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
> advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
> contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible dose
> adjustment.
>
> I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
> messages from the rest of the members with children on such
> medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
> dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?
>
> I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
> ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
> prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time using
> them they just didn't have the same affect any more.
>
> Any advice would be greatly welcome

--- Angela Murphy <amurphy@...> wrote:

> From: "Angela Murphy" <amurphy@...>
> To: "BRENDA WERKY" <smurfette662002@...>
> Subject: Fw: School Phobia, Panic Attacks and
> Anxiety in Children - a book to help parents and
> professionals tackle a serious problem, from JKP
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:22:23 -0400
>
> School Phobia, Panic Attacks and Anxiety in Children
> - a book to help parents and professionals tackle a
> serious problem, from JKPDear Brenda,
> I thought this book may be of interest due to Josh's
> school anxiety.  I thought that I would pass it
> along.  Angela
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Keith Nicholson
> To: amurphy@...
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 8:06 AM
> Subject: School Phobia, Panic Attacks and Anxiety in
> Children - a book to help parents and professionals
> tackle a serious problem, from JKP
>
>
> Many children are challenged by anxiety at some time
> in their school career. Bringing together knowledge
> from her years of teaching and parenting, Márianna
> Csóti shows how parents and professionals can help
> children aged five to sixteen move away from the
> negative thoughts and behaviour that contribute to
> school phobia.
> As well as tackling specific problems of bullying,
> separation anxiety, social phobia and panic attacks,
> the author provides information on current therapies
> and medication for the severely affected and on what
> to do if the child regresses. The advice can also be
> used to help guard against another sibling
> developing school phobia.
> This positive and practical book is packed with
> information and guidance for parents, carers,
> teachers and other child-support professionals, on
> dealing effectively with the difficulties of
> children whose lives are being adversely affected by
> this distressing and very real condition.
>
>
> 'Bringing together knowledge from her years of
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>
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I am a single mom of an 11-year-old daughter that has been diagnosed
with ADHD and ODD.  She is currently on 10 mg of Ritalin combined
with 60 mg of Stratera.  At first the combination seemed to be
working.  As it seemed that the medications were not having the same
affect any more her dosages were adjusted according to her weight.

The problem I have now is that she seems to be becoming more and more
aggressive in her behaviors.  She is constantly talking back and
using a nasty tone of voice with me.  If it is not the nasty tone
then it is those looks that you would think could drill a hole right
through you.  The worst part of this rising aggression is that when
she is angry at me or she isn't getting her way she strikes out at
herself.  She will litterally hit her self or make the motion to hurt
herself when she is angry.  I don't know what to do.  I have been
advised by her counselor when we last spoke that maybe I should
contact her doctor before our next appointment about a possible dose
adjustment.

I am coming to the rest of you as I have been reading some of the
messages from the rest of the members with children on such
medication.  Is this possibly coming from the medication? Could a
dose adjustment help?  Is this typical?

I have already tried all the herbal and homeopathic treatments for
ADHD before.  I used them for quite some time before trying her on
prescriptions.  It seemed like after an extended period of time using
them they just didn't have the same affect any more.

Any advice would be greatly welcome

I am so glad to hear that things are getting a little better. With time and alot
of love and support from you and help from teh therapist, I am sure that he will
get back to his old self again.

Sarah <fairygoddess0@...> wrote:
I went to my son's intake appointment this last Monday. The
psychologist was alarmed to hear of everything my 7 year old had been
through in his short little life and that his father had never shared
these things with her. She said it sounded like he was suffering from
deppression more so than adhd. Although I feel like he may have adhd,
I am more concerned with his depression. I am so happy that someone
in a professional position has finally been able to recognize the
real problem. She is going to get him in to a child psychiatrist as
soon as there is an opening ( 6 to 8 weeks ). But while we wait we
can at least try to get his father to understand that Kevin's
behavior is not going to be "cured" through medication alone. He
needs someone to understand why he is acting out and not assume that
it is something he just can't control. I've known quite a few
add/adhd people in my life and Kevin's anger and sadness are not
related to his adhd. He was a happy, healthy, loving child before
these things happened to him and he was able to adjust to life with a
good attitude and simple organizational tricks. Now he is just
angry , depressed, and defiant. When are people going to realize that
taking a pill won't make all your problems go away?








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Hi Sarah, I know exactly what you mean. There poor little kids. It makes me
wonder why they were given such trouble. Then I realized, it is so they will
learn compassion, and one day, show the same to others. Our kids are and will
make differences--for the good. Keep our eyes on that goal.
Hugs to you and yours, Amy
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   I went to my son's intake appointment this last Monday. The
   psychologist was alarmed to hear of everything my 7 year old had been
   through in his short little life and that his father had never shared
   these things with her. She said it sounded like he was suffering from
   deppression more so than adhd. Although I feel like he may have adhd,
   I am more concerned with his depression. I am so happy that someone
   in a professional position has finally been able to recognize the
   real problem. She is going to get him in to a child psychiatrist as
   soon as there is an opening ( 6 to 8 weeks ). But while we wait we
   can at least try to get his father to understand that Kevin's
   behavior is not going to be "cured" through medication alone. He
   needs someone to understand why he is acting out and not assume that
   it is something he just can't control. I've known quite a few
   add/adhd people in my life and Kevin's anger and sadness are not
   related to his adhd. He was a happy, healthy, loving child before
   these things happened to him and he was able to adjust to life with a
   good attitude and simple organizational tricks. Now he is just
   angry , depressed, and defiant. When are people going to realize that
   taking a pill won't make all your problems go away?







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Anyone who thinks a pill will make everything go away is crazy.  What your son
needs now though is for you to love and hold him.  If his father doesn't want to
help, I would see him to the door and I am a father.  Take care of your son. 
Time and love will help this.
Ken

Sarah <fairygoddess0@...> wrote:

I went to my son's intake appointment this last Monday. The
psychologist was alarmed to hear of everything my 7 year old had been
through in his short little life and that his father had never shared
these things with her. She said it sounded like he was suffering from
deppression more so than adhd. Although I feel like he may have adhd,
I am more concerned with his depression. I am so happy that someone
in a professional position has finally been able to recognize the
real problem. She is going to get him in to a child psychiatrist as
soon as there is an opening ( 6 to 8 weeks ). But while we wait we
can at least try to get his father to understand that Kevin's
behavior is not going to be "cured" through medication alone. He
needs someone to understand why he is acting out and not assume that
it is something he just can't control. I've known quite a few
add/adhd people in my life and Kevin's anger and sadness are not
related to his adhd. He was a happy, healthy, loving child before
these things happened to him and he was able to adjust to life with a
good attitude and simple organizational tricks. Now he is just
angry , depressed, and defiant. When are people going to realize that
taking a pill won't make all your problems go away?








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We are new to this community and wanted to tell you about another
resource. We have created a web site that compiles information into
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I went to my son's intake appointment this last Monday. The
psychologist was alarmed to hear of everything my 7 year old had been
through in his short little life and that his father had never shared
these things with her. She said it sounded like he was suffering from
deppression more so than adhd. Although I feel like he may have adhd,
I am more concerned with his depression. I am so happy that someone
in a professional position has finally been able to recognize the
real problem. She is going to get him in to a child psychiatrist as
soon as there is an opening ( 6 to 8 weeks ). But while we wait we
can at least try to get his father to understand that Kevin's
behavior is not going to be "cured" through medication alone. He
needs someone to understand why he is acting out and not assume that
it is something he just can't control. I've known quite a few
add/adhd people in my life and Kevin's anger and sadness are not
related to his adhd. He was a happy, healthy, loving child before
these things happened to him and he was able to adjust to life with a
good attitude and simple organizational tricks. Now he is just
angry , depressed, and defiant. When are people going to realize that
taking a pill won't make all your problems go away?

Thank you for this. I really needed to hear it. Now I'm trying not to
cry.
--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "no answer"
<nur0670@y...> wrote:
>
> ----READ THIS SLOWLY.... IT'S PRETTY PROFOUND.
> Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because
> they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule,
> didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their
> routine.
> I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who
> passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut
> back.   From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
> How many women out there will eat at home because their husband
> didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been
> thawed?  Does the word "refrigeration" mean nothing to you?
> How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence
while
> you watched 'Jeopardy' on television?
> I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, "How about
> going to lunch in a half hour?"  She would gas up and stammer, "I
> can't.  I have clothes on the line.  My hair is dirty.  I wish I
had
> known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, It looks like rain."  And
> my personal favorite:  "It's Monday." .She died a few years ago. We
> never did have lunch together.
> Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we tend to
schedule
> our headaches..  We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to
> ourselves when all the conditions are perfect!We'll go back and
> visit the grandparents when we get Steve toilet-trained.  We'll
> entertain when we replace the living-room carpet.  We'll go on a
> second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.
> Life has a way of accelerating as we get older.  The days get
> shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer.  One
> morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a
> litany of "I'm going to," "I plan on," and "Someday, when things
are
> settled down a bit."
> When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to
> adventure and available for trips.  She keeps an open mind on new
> ideas.  Her enthusiasm for life is contagious.  You talk with her
> for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a
pair
> of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
> My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years.  I love ice cream.
> It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach with
> a spatula and eliminate the digestive process.  The other day, I
> stopped the car and bought a triple-decker.  If my car had hit an
> iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.
> Now...go on and have a nice day.  Do something you WANT to......not
> something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and
> had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what
> would you say?  And why are you waiting?
> Make sure you read this to the end; you will understand why I sent
> this to you.
> Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened
> to the rain lapping on the ground?  Ever followed a butterfly's
> erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night?  Do you
> run through each day on the fly?  When you ask "How are you?"  Do
> you hear the reply?
> When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred
> chores running through your head?  Ever told your child, "We'll do
> it tomorrow." And in your haste, not see his sorrow?  Ever lost
> touch?  Let a good friendship die?  Just call to say "Hi"?
> When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened
> gift....Thrown away.... Life is not a race. Take it slower.  Hear
> the music before the song is over.
>
> It's

Hi Ken,
Thought i've share these stories n poems caused i find most of these articles
could be related to most of the parents of ADHD or children with ADHD. I have a
7 yr old son with ADHD. He was operated for hernia when he was 6. And he severe
asthma and eczema. He was diagnosed since last year but i had since see the
signs since when he was 4. That time i really do not know what is ADHD n i was
very frustrated for not knowing what to do.I've tried to seek help in trying to
manage but am still struggling.


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I OK, y'all.  I've just been super busy during Feburary.  Y'all e-
mail me if you have an important, personal message.

Blessings,

"Rick in Amarillo"

I have a 4 1/2 year old son on CONCERTA.
He takes 18mg a day.
He is 43 inches and 30 pounds and barely eats.
Though, before the concerta he did not eat much and
is really picky eater. He will not eats meals and then wants
snacks. Since he is home all day with me its a constant battle.
I want him to eat healthier food and he wants sugary snacks.
I guess its better the battle of him hurting his 2 year old brother.

Michelle

>From: Fernandez <nand4@...>
>Reply-To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
>To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] concerta dosage
>Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:16:53 -0500
>
>Thanks for your message. I spoke to another Dr and finally Ems doctor
>called me back. All is fine now. She can safely take the 36 every day as
>long as she has no appetite problem. Emily is short statured and perhaps
>that is what her dr was concerned about. He was unfamiliar with dwarfism
>and Emily is the first one he has met. Anyway, it is not relevant to the
>Concerta as she eats well and  won't grow tall no matter what as her
>dwarfism is not related to eating, hormonal or any other issues. It is just
>skeletal. ADHD and her form of dwarfism are totally unrelated.
>
>I am relieved as I worried about Emily not taking the Concerta and going
>out with friends on the weekends. We had issues with impulse control last
>year before she was diagnosed and she was persuasive in getting her friends
>to go places they don't have permission to go. For example,  if they had
>permission to walk to a store without crossing the road, they went ahead
>and crossed the road to go to McDonalds. As she is a teen, she has to learn
>how to go with friends responsibly. The medicine helps her to listen to the
>"voice of reason" and not be so forgetful in letting me know when plans
>change or she has a "brilliant idea". She is doing much better socially as
>well as her friends tend to be those who don't want to get in trouble and
>prefer being her when they know she won't have impulsive ideas.
>
>Thanks again for your help.
>
>Ellen
>
>At 06:16 AM 2/23/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>
> >I have a 12 y/o with ADHD. When Kim was about 9, I would skip giving
> >her the concerta for weekends, holidays, etc. That was until there was
> >an incident on a Saturday that put her in serious danger because of
> >her impulsiveness. I thought she was playing at a friend's house, but
> >she and the 2 boys had ridden their bikes to the creek in our
> >neighborhood. I found the boys playing down in the water at the edge,
> >and she was sitting on a large pipe going across about 15 feet above
> >the creek. She had climbed around the metal guard where the pipe came
> >out of the ground and crawled out above the shallow creek. I decided
> >that day to give her the medicine every day. A couple months later,
> >the boys snuck off to the creek again, but this time Kim was able to
> >control the impulsiveness and think about the danger and the
> >consequence of punishment since she had taken her concerta. She came
> >home instead, proudly telling me that she thought about it and decided
> >NOT to go to the creek with the boys. There are times that I skip it
> >during the summer or winter break to give her body a break, but only
> >if I know that I can be with her the whole day, and that she won't be
> >put into situations that are impossible for her to handle without her
> >meds (long car ride, restaurant, shopping, etc.) I don't think it's
> >fair for her to spend a day getting into trouble when the Concerta
> >works so well for her if given. Hope that helps.
> >Cindy
> >
> >
> >
> >--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "patsytreece"
> ><jptreece@j...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have 6 year old twins (1-ADD/1-ADHD) and they are both on Concerta
> > > 36 mg per day. Our psychiatrist did not discuss changing dosages or
> > > taking a day off even when I suggested it. In fact, he argued for
> > > giving it every day because he says the kids feel so much better.
> > > --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "swimmerchick88"
> > > <nand4@e...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I would like to know if  other drs are changing the dosage during
> > > > the week.
> > > >
> > > > I plan to call the dr this week to let him know that Saturdays
> > > > without Concerta is not managable. By the end of the day, my
> > > > daughter was as miserable as we were with her behavior. She didn't
> > > > like the way she behaved but felt she had no control  over it -
> > > > which she didn't.
> > > >
> > > > Ellen
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Thanks for your message. I spoke to another Dr and finally Ems doctor
called me back. All is fine now. She can safely take the 36 every day as
long as she has no appetite problem. Emily is short statured and perhaps
that is what her dr was concerned about. He was unfamiliar with dwarfism
and Emily is the first one he has met. Anyway, it is not relevant to the
Concerta as she eats well and  won't grow tall no matter what as her
dwarfism is not related to eating, hormonal or any other issues. It is just
skeletal. ADHD and her form of dwarfism are totally unrelated.

I am relieved as I worried about Emily not taking the Concerta and going
out with friends on the weekends. We had issues with impulse control last
year before she was diagnosed and she was persuasive in getting her friends
to go places they don't have permission to go. For example,  if they had
permission to walk to a store without crossing the road, they went ahead
and crossed the road to go to McDonalds. As she is a teen, she has to learn
how to go with friends responsibly. The medicine helps her to listen to the
"voice of reason" and not be so forgetful in letting me know when plans
change or she has a "brilliant idea". She is doing much better socially as
well as her friends tend to be those who don't want to get in trouble and
prefer being her when they know she won't have impulsive ideas.

Thanks again for your help.

Ellen

At 06:16 AM 2/23/2005 +0000, you wrote:

>I have a 12 y/o with ADHD. When Kim was about 9, I would skip giving
>her the concerta for weekends, holidays, etc. That was until there was
>an incident on a Saturday that put her in serious danger because of
>her impulsiveness. I thought she was playing at a friend's house, but
>she and the 2 boys had ridden their bikes to the creek in our
>neighborhood. I found the boys playing down in the water at the edge,
>and she was sitting on a large pipe going across about 15 feet above
>the creek. She had climbed around the metal guard where the pipe came
>out of the ground and crawled out above the shallow creek. I decided
>that day to give her the medicine every day. A couple months later,
>the boys snuck off to the creek again, but this time Kim was able to
>control the impulsiveness and think about the danger and the
>consequence of punishment since she had taken her concerta. She came
>home instead, proudly telling me that she thought about it and decided
>NOT to go to the creek with the boys. There are times that I skip it
>during the summer or winter break to give her body a break, but only
>if I know that I can be with her the whole day, and that she won't be
>put into situations that are impossible for her to handle without her
>meds (long car ride, restaurant, shopping, etc.) I don't think it's
>fair for her to spend a day getting into trouble when the Concerta
>works so well for her if given. Hope that helps.
>Cindy
>
>
>
>--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "patsytreece"
><jptreece@j...> wrote:
> >
> > I have 6 year old twins (1-ADD/1-ADHD) and they are both on Concerta
> > 36 mg per day. Our psychiatrist did not discuss changing dosages or
> > taking a day off even when I suggested it. In fact, he argued for
> > giving it every day because he says the kids feel so much better.
> > --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "swimmerchick88"
> > <nand4@e...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I would like to know if  other drs are changing the dosage during
> > > the week.
> > >
> > > I plan to call the dr this week to let him know that Saturdays
> > > without Concerta is not managable. By the end of the day, my
> > > daughter was as miserable as we were with her behavior. She didn't
> > > like the way she behaved but felt she had no control  over it -
> > > which she didn't.
> > >
> > > Ellen
> > >
> > >
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I'm going to have my ice cream, call my friend, skip cleaning, and
play with my kids all day.  At least I'd die happy if today were my
day!



--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "no answer"
<nur0670@y...> wrote:
>
> ----READ THIS SLOWLY.... IT'S PRETTY PROFOUND.
> Too many people put off something that brings them joy just
because
> they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule,
> didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their
> routine.
> I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who
> passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut
> back.   From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.
> How many women out there will eat at home because their husband
> didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been
> thawed?  Does the word "refrigeration" mean nothing to you?
> How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence
while
> you watched 'Jeopardy' on television?
> I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, "How about
> going to lunch in a half hour?"  She would gas up and stammer, "I
> can't.  I have clothes on the line.  My hair is dirty.  I wish I
had
> known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, It looks like rain."  And
> my personal favorite:  "It's Monday." .She died a few years ago.
We
> never did have lunch together.
> Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we tend to
schedule
> our headaches..  We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to
> ourselves when all the conditions are perfect!We'll go back and
> visit the grandparents when we get Steve toilet-trained.  We'll
> entertain when we replace the living-room carpet.  We'll go on a
> second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.
> Life has a way of accelerating as we get older.  The days get
> shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer.  One
> morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a
> litany of "I'm going to," "I plan on," and "Someday, when things
are
> settled down a bit."
> When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to
> adventure and available for trips.  She keeps an open mind on new
> ideas.  Her enthusiasm for life is contagious.  You talk with her
> for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a
pair
> of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord.
> My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years.  I love ice
cream.
> It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach
with
> a spatula and eliminate the digestive process.  The other day, I
> stopped the car and bought a triple-decker.  If my car had hit an
> iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.
> Now...go on and have a nice day.  Do something you WANT
to......not
> something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon
and
> had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and
what
> would you say?  And why are you waiting?
> Make sure you read this to the end; you will understand why I sent
> this to you.
> Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened
> to the rain lapping on the ground?  Ever followed a butterfly's
> erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night?  Do you
> run through each day on the fly?  When you ask "How are you?"  Do
> you hear the reply?
> When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred
> chores running through your head?  Ever told your child, "We'll do
> it tomorrow." And in your haste, not see his sorrow?  Ever lost
> touch?  Let a good friendship die?  Just call to say "Hi"?
> When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened
> gift....Thrown away.... Life is not a race. Take it slower.  Hear
> the music before the song is over.
>
> It's

We are in Cleveland,
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Deb Beckwith
   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 1:01 PM
   Subject: Re: [ADHD Parents Support Group] Hey Deb, Where is Grayling....(Was:
A study concerning Autistic children)


   Probably abotu 4 hours north. Where in ohio are you at? We have friends in
Dayton. And my father in law is from Zannesville. deb



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