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| coffee/caffeine makes me sleepy | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have adult ADD. I love coffee but it makes me sleepy! Is this about differenes in my brain?
A: Before I was diagnosed having ADD I drank a couple or more cups of coffee in the morning and that ...
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| adhd and my son | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Should i try at home advice and take my son off focalin while attending school? I attempted once ...
A: First you should know I am "pro-med" for ADD/ADHD people. I was diagnosed (officially) at a later ...
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| Question about Speech Problem and ADD | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am 45 years old and for most of my life I've had a strange speech problem that has plagued me. It ...
A: The first thing you should do is make an appointment as soon as possible with your medical doctor. ...
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| adhd | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i was recently diagnosed with classic severe inattentive ad/hd. i am almost finished reading ...
A: There are many medications that can be used for A.D.H.D. and they work differently on each ...
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| HELP with my son ADHD or not? | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Since starting school i have noticed no improvement(i was reassured by my gp i would)I also have ...
A: Kelly, First I would talk to the school's psychologist and get their opinion of your son's ...
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| My ADD and fatigue are threatening my life | 6/27/2008 |
Q: If I can't get my act together soon I'm going to lose my home, health insurance,and life. But ...
A: You didn't give me much info to go on--I have a few questions? 1. Have you been diagnosed as having ...
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| adult add and hypertension | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I have been on concerta for over a year and in the first 7 months all was great, but around ...
A: Bette, All I can tell you is that I take Focalin XR and regular Focalin and a blood pressure ...
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| Ref: question | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Good day, I dont know if i have ADD. I am 32 and find my self very absent minded. At work i misfile ...
A: Sam, It is hard to say if you have ADD/ADHD. Only a trained Psychiatrist or Doctor can diagnose. ...
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| Help me! Sooo-oo tired after fighting sleep all night. AGAIN! | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I've just spent the whole of the night awake fighting and fighting and fighting sleep. Why do I do ...
A: You sound like I used to sound. Although I am now on a medication to help be "stay" asleep, I have ...
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| ADD Boyfriend | 1/14/2008 |
Q: me and my ADD bf has been together for 4 years, love him to bits but handling his ADD is really ...
A: Muhlizah, Your boyfriend has to see that his ADD/ADHD is not helping him in having a totally ...
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| WORK PLACE CIVIL RIGHTS | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I was recently fired from my job. Again. While working this last job I got the diagnoses that I have ...
A: John, In receiving my email today I came across this page from the A.D.D. Warehouse. There are a ...
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| Help w/ adult son who is now a father! | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I desperately need advice. My son is 19 yo and a father of a beautiful 3 1/2 month old little girl ...
A: Kristine, I'll try to convey my thoughts on your situation but I strongly urge you to seek out a ...
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| adhd | 8/26/2007 |
Q: my 16 yr old has adhd,and we are managing well,but he seems to get upset and defensive when i try to ...
A: Lisa, Sometimes kids of your son's age like the "shock factor" in talking with their parents. ...
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| My 5 y/o can't carry on a normal conversation | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 5 y/o son who is having a hard time with conversation. His speech and vocabulary ...
A: Susan, If you are near a University or College with a Speech and Language Program you might want ...
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| adult onset ADD? | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Is there such a thing as adult onset ADD? Is there such a thing as ADD without hyperactivity? Thank ...
A: Elaine, You bet there is!!! I was diagnosed at age 36 although I kind of knew I had ADD for a LONG ...
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| Treatment of Adult ADD/MDD (w/ chronic fatigue) | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I've been scouring the web looking for help and I'm writing to you because I see from some of your ...
A: Nathan- I've got some ideas for you but need to know this first..... What is MDD and GAD? Are you ...
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| sports and inattentive add | 5/19/2007 |
Q: My 9 year old son plays ice hockey, and has a phenomenally hard time dealing with game situations. ...
A: Trish, You didn't say if your son has been diagnosed with A.D.D. It sounds like an ...
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| inattentive ADD-misdiagnosed w/depression? | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'd like to apologize in advance for the length of this question I'm about to ask as well as the ...
A: Andie, I've been in your skin!!! You have several situational circumstances that would lead ...
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| ADD | 3/3/2007 |
Q: DR. SIJKA... FIRST LET ME SAY I AM TOTALLY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR HUMOR! AFTER READING THE ...
A: Been doing a little more research--I work for a Chiropractor/Herbalist/Acupuncturist and I just ...
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| Aspergers with ADD | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 and fustrated in school because I have problems concentrating on school work, home work, and ...
A: I am not a medical professional so my information and opinions come from a Counselling/psychologists ...
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| Wellbutrin | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed at 40,and prescribed wellbutrin.Since then,despite exercising and dieting,I have ...
A: Honestly, I've not heard of Wellbutrin being used for ADD/ADHD, but I understand it is an option. I ...
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| memory | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I am a 22 year old adult with ADD and reading comphrension problem. I was wondering if you can give ...
A: Kevin, Does the ADD interfere with your daily functioning and /or work? If this is the case then ...
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| application of knowledge | 12/3/2005 |
Q: I'm a 50+ youngish female. I think being an airhead may also make us seem younger. Over the years I ...
A: Have you thought of going to a doctor and being evaluated for A.D.D.? I know you have tried all the ...
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| adderall/lexapro/sonata/trazadone/lunesta and a.d.d. | 8/5/2005 |
Q: I'am similar to you as I was recently diagnosed with A.D.D. at age 42. I have taken many different ...
A: Jim, I am taking "Focalin" for my ADD and it does the trick at 30 mg in the AM-lasts for about ...
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| sijka,
thanks for taking... | 6/22/2005 |
Q: sijka, thanks for taking my question. i've read much about ADD but i really only feel i have some ...
A: Tom, this is only a question that a physician or psychiatrist can answer-as to whether you have ADD. ...
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| Can't Remember | 12/22/2004 |
Q: Please Help! I forget everything I am 43 years old and seem to forget too many things , example I ...
A: Have you had any trauma to your head during your life? Do you think you ARE A.D.D.? It's also ...
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| A.D.D. | 7/26/2004 |
Q: sijka, thanks for taking my question. i'd like to find out if i have Attention Deficit Disorder. ...
A: You didn't say how old you are but here are the answers to your questions: 1) you need to see a ...
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| add | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Could you tell me about effective alternative ADD treatments and alternative medications to ritilan. ...
A: Depending on the age of the person with ADD, there are a few alternative treatments that have had ...
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| Types of ADD | 7/10/2004 |
Q: Having been diagnosed 10 years ago at 40 I am now told there are several types of ADD. What are the ...
A: A/D/D/ and Temperment: I find this to be MOST helpful in understanding yourself and your ADD on a ...
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| Adult ADD | 2/24/2004 |
Q: I Totally empathise with you. I am 34, and struggling with ADD. My question is as follows. How did ...
A: Look at these sites. A dozen idea sites. These are evaluation tools for ages 5-17 but can also be ...
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| Looking for better understanding of ADD | 2/5/2004 |
Q: I am female,Single and in my late 40's. I too, can't find items, I just had and can't get organized, ...
A: Jean- I found this on the newsgroup- alt.support.attn-deficit An Exclusive Evening with Wilma ...
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