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Topic: Jase & ADHD
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proxieme
Knowflake Posts: 5571
From: Southern 'Bama
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted January 24, 2006 03:30 PM
 
My husband has decided to pursue treatment for what has been diagnosed as a rather severe case of ADHD.
(This has been a long and drawn-out process and is a large part of the reason he's no longer in the Army Flight Progarm - after doing badly b/c of not sleeping, he went in for testing for a sleep disorder and he got diagnosed w/ ADHD.)I'm really not one for laying out diagnoses willy-nilly - I think that there probably a lot of people out there who've been diagnosed w/ ADD/ADHD and are on meds who either have other issues or could manage their symptoms w/o the use of medication...but I'm slowly coming to the realization that Jase may not be one of those people.
Besides, if there is something out there (vigorous excercise, meditation, yoga) that could help him he'd probably not have the initial attention span to start  He usually really does mean well, but also usually drifts off half way through whatever chore or job he's started b/c something else caught his interest; he also has some of the more worrisome behavioral/physical symptoms of more severe cases that I've read about: he goes through periods during which he can't stand to be touched and/or can't stand noises. I guess that I'm posting this because, though I can truly do without some of his more bothersome behavior, I'm worried about the possible effects/side effects of medication.
Will it change his personality?
Will he become a "zombie"?
Will he lose interest in sex?
Will he come to feel that he's totally reliant upon the medication for his well-being? Do any of ya'll have adult (or near adult) family members who have ADD/ADHD and taking medication to manage its effects?
Any stories to tell? I'll even listen to a rant against medication.
Everything's helpful. IP: Logged |
proxieme
Knowflake Posts: 5571
From: Southern 'Bama
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted January 24, 2006 03:43 PM
Here's his chart for reference's sake:
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Sheaa Olein
Moderator Posts: 2621
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted January 24, 2006 04:06 PM
Hi Prox,This must be tough for you to deal with. I'm sorry to hear Jase isn't in the AFP anymore, I enjoyed your army threads. Unfortunately I cannot offer any advice because I don't know enough about ADHD. I do hope you get some clarity on the subject. I remember Philbird's son was diagnosed with ADHD or something similar, have you got her email address? Just thought I'd message you anyhow. Sheaa  ------------------
"The best of love, peace of mind and happiness I wish for you." Jimi Hendrix IP: Logged |
thirteen
Knowflake Posts: 646
From: Rochester Hills, MI USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted January 26, 2006 11:47 AM
Here is my gut reaction to your post... If he truly does have this disorder and you sound like that is whats been discovered, then i would think the medication is going to be a blessing for you and your family. I am open to all possibilities. I don't know that disorder per se but i have my own issues and taking meds has truly given me my life back. Meds that so many people seem to hate. As with any meds they can be adjusted if there are side effects. Give it a chance.IP: Logged |
proxieme
Knowflake Posts: 5571
From: Southern 'Bama
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted January 26, 2006 11:49 AM
*big breath*Well, he's on Adderall now, took his first dose this morning...we'll see what happens. IP: Logged |
lotusheartone
Knowflake Posts: 4637
From: piopolis, quebec canada
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted January 26, 2006 12:19 PM
Hi Proxieme,just my thoughts, this hits close with friends and family,
he's going to love the adderall, it will make him like superman, hehe
you are gonna like it too
he'll get lots done,
and won't be so over sensitive to touch My friend Chris has been taling it for 3 years, when he runs out, he sleeps for 4 days in a row, it's not avialable in Canada... he also smokes pot, to bring himself back down, this is what he says anyway, that it's a happy balance I have a sister that takes ritilin, and well currently, she's gone off the deep end, she had alos been taking prozac for years, it's been 8 months without the prozac, and well
all I can say is we are very worried, I can't even begin to get into it here.. meds can certainly help, but what are the long term affects???
it's best to work with nature and God.. this friend Chris really want s to get off adderall, but he simply can't he loves the stuff.. Here's my email. if you want to talk
lotusheartone@axion.ca Love,
Steph IP: Logged |
lotusheartone
Knowflake Posts: 4637
From: piopolis, quebec canada
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted January 26, 2006 12:32 PM
I had to come back,
more thoughts..I mean there are some things that definitely require med's, but then there are those that
are basically to cover up, make it easier to deal with type meds, the one's that help you deal with world, to name some
zoloft, prozac, ativan, zanex, see where I'm going... liife is hard, and when you're depressed, or you have fears, they are for a reason, your higher soul, is trying to talk to you..
We need some really could healers out there, therapists, that can actually help..
jeez, I'm dreaming again.. point is covering it up with pills, alcohol, pot, whatever, doesn't make the poroblem ever go away
it only veils it... IP: Logged |
sxycrzykewl221
Knowflake Posts: 197
From: detroit, mi, usa
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted January 26, 2006 02:55 PM
hi.Well, my son had been diagnosed with it and the meds really just zoned him out. I took him off caffiene, chocolate, and most processed foods and noticed that it did make a difference. And hid the pills as he was 14 and deciding if and when to take them and I really wasn't comfortable with his misuse of the meds.it has effected his life, his self esteem, his performance at school, which he always has struggled with.There is no easy answer for him..but he choose to misuse the meds, so i had no choice but remove them from our home. He is 17 now and struggling still with school issues and becoming a man...I am for both, natural remedies and meds, depending on how helpful it can be. I know when my 2nd husband left me after repeated affairs, For like the first year I was in a very deep depression and couldn't seem to break free from it..I talked to my doctor and took some meds for about 6 months, I think it was Zoloft, and it helped me immensely. I at one point didn't much get out of bed execpt to go to work and really didn't care about anything anymore...for too long, I couldn't snap out of it.it was the most terrible time..the meds helped me a LOT. To be able to step outside of my situation and gain perspective and realise that just because my life didn't go as planned I could still HAVE a life..after 6 months, I really felt better and talked to the doctor about going off the meds, they didn't want me to, but I insisted. I truly didn't need them anymore. So I did go off them and got on with my life. That was 5 years ago. I'm not sure if my life would be what it is now, (happy, fulfilled) if I had not taken those meds when I needed to and snnapped out of my terrible depression...if left alone to suffer thru it, I may never have come out of it. So my advise is let him give it a try, it might just help him a lot on follow thru among other things..and help him to gain some healthy self esteem back, when you don't finish things and do that which you want to, it does indeed effect your self esteem, and it might be just the thing he needs. Good luck. IP: Logged |
Philbird
Moderator Posts: 3170
From: Here, there and everywhere.
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted January 26, 2006 04:03 PM
Hey guys. My son was taking Strattera for ADHD. It really helped. We also learned that it works if you have ADHD and not another disorder. You would know if it worked in about a month. If not, no harm done. It's not addictive. Hope that helps. The important thing is, it's NOT addictive like Ritalin, Adderal, etc. You don't have to detox off of it. IP: Logged |
proxieme
Knowflake Posts: 5571
From: Southern 'Bama
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted February 09, 2006 09:48 AM
Well, Jase's been on Adderal for a couple of weeks now.It caused some pretty nasty insomnia at first, but that seems to be tapering off. I can't say that I'm a big fan of meds, but even people at his office have said that they've noticed a big difference. This may be a little too late for Sunday, but do ya'll know of any herbs/supplements/changes to the diet that can work to counteract whatever toxins're probably being injested/created with this pill? IP: Logged | |
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