posted October 12, 2004 12:10 AM         

There is a book which might help;

"The Indigo Children" by Lee Carroll

posted October 12, 2004 03:24 AM         

I was extremely hyper as a child (actually I still am) the doctors prescribed meds that made me extremely depressed (not good for a kid) I would sit under the table and just cry, I was so hurt (pitiful for an Aries) My mother couldn't stand it she said she would rather have me going coocoo for cocopuffs, jumping around and sending company home telling them "go home my mother doesn't have time to visit with you, shes got work to do" (age 4). I love my mom for this and for doing her best to understand and protect me. I didn't outgrow it per se but I did learn to control it at about age 15.

My oldest son was ADHD also and I did medicate him and now wish I hadn't. My initial reason was because the school told me I had to. I was also told that without it I might as well not send him to school because he was so disruptive. I was young and dumb and caved in. I can tell you there is no regret like regret from doing something your gut told you not to do. Medical experts are now finding out that over extended periods of time it damages the liver.(cylert)

There is no greater investment than our children, and we don't get a second chance to raise them, do what your heart tells you now and you'll never regret it. Someday he'll look back and see your sacrifices and really love you for it. Stand by him now and he'll stand by you later. Courage is what you do when your afraid and you do the right thing. Lots and lots of love to your boy.

posted October 12, 2004 11:01 AM         

I'm so sorry to hear Jay's having a tough time. I will continue to pray for you.

It's hard to advise you as I don't believe in medicating ADD. It is not a disease it is a symptom. By the way medication can often cause parkinson like reactions in later years. I did post on it not long ago for Libra. Medication is really not the answer.

To take your child out of school would be worse for him in the long run. It's better to give him encouragement and help him struggle along if he has to. I know it must be very difficult, but Jay needs to understand that sometimes life is not easy and we all have to learn to struggle through problems. It's awfully difficult for a mother to watch and a child to go through I know, but intermixing with other kids is so important at his age and I truly believe isolation would be bad.

AIM has helped a lot of children with this problem. The changes range from simple acts of receptivness, grounding, attention span, improved eye work cordination and more active participation in school. When imbalances are removed, divine potential is opened in each one of these children.

Behaviours are taught and so are coping mechanisims. With extra encouragement and help I'm sure Jay will be fine. Please think about this Philly. To remove him from school would be worse in the long run. It would validate what to him? I really agree with so much of what Wordweaver has to say. I feel for you hon. I really do. Think about AIM and clubs and things to balance out the school stress.

Just keep keep strong and don't give up. Jay is such a little sweetie. Please give him a big kiss from me.

posted October 12, 2004 11:41 AM         

My son has ADD and we have had him on meds for 3 years. The doctors are to the point that they feel that as little that he is taking it could not be effective.

We have had and contuine to have a lot of emotional upheavel in this family but I have had my son on a strict routine. Up at the same time everyday, eats at the same times everyday and goes to bed at the same time. His life is fun and structured. I have put him in Karate twice a week. Through this he has learned to calm his mind and find the quite within.

This does not work for every child but it has worked for us. If you would like to talk you may e-mail me at srbenter@yahoo.com

posted October 12, 2004 01:29 PM         

Well, if so, then great minds think alike as I too suggested it in Health & Healing! lol

And if we're not talking about the same AIM, what would AIM stand for, pardon my ignorance.

Philbird- I started taking Stattera, it helps me focus so I can read. I have absolutely no side effects. When asked how I felt on it, I replied, "Its as though someone had washed my car windows" y'know, the feeling you get, when you exit the car wash, the "awe, I can see again feeling"

If your against meds, how about alternative meds, herbs? Maybe a holistic Dr. could help? For awhile there it seemed like everybody I knew had ADHD kiddos, my sister-in-law has 5! Medication is her best friend, she works at a Hospital, has tried the "no meds" route, but she feels they are necessary for the sake of her children, for their self-esteem and their grades are so much better....bad grades helps lower their self esteem.

posted October 13, 2004 04:33 PM         

No it's got nothing to do with AOL instant messaging. What is that one all about?

This is AIM which stands for - ALL INCLUSIVE METHOD. It is an all inclusive method of taking aim against our imbalances, both in body, mind and energetic matrix. Have you read my posts on the work of Wilhelm Reich? It is new technology based on his work. It is healing that is beyond the amazing. It was started by a doctor called Dr. Stephen Lewis. He wrote a book about his discovery called 'THE SANCTUARY' available at all Borders stores, or on line.

I have written about Stephen and his work on many threads. I have seen many incurable healings take place through Stephens work and have been on his AIM program for years myself. I think I was probably one of the first normal 'non star' people to go on AIM. Many well known stars are on AIM such as:
Jerry Moss - founder of A&M records
Courteney Cox Arquette - actress
Linda Gray - actress
Dr. Wayne Dyer - spiritual teacher
Burt Bacharach - composer

Hundreds more. Loads of physicists, church people of all denomination, spiritual teachers, motivational teachers, my local priest ( after reading all my books ) most of my family, and of course myself. I'm not sick but it keeps my energy, mind and body at peak immune function. I believe it gives me an edge. If I get a cold which is practically unheard of for me, it will never last beyond a few hours. My body knows how to get rid of it. I may get the symptoms and you'd think my gosh she's so sick, but after a few hours it's gone. It really is beyond amazing. One family member was so ridden with arthritis he could hardly walk, now he's running marathons and doing triathalons. He did the iron man last year.
Check it out.

Dr Wayne Dyer had this to say about the AIM.

" In regard to Stephen Lewis, EMC2, and the Aim program. Everything is energy, everything and everyone has a frequency. Those frequencies that are out of balance with our natural harmony can be measured, identified and removed. I know this to be true. I have seen AIM at work. My entire family participates in the AIM program and we have seen wonderful results which are real and transforming. It is true healing, and it is a giant step into the envitable future where each of us is our own personal, transcendental, and totally enlightened healer. I have found that in my higher self, and so can you. It is available now."

Dr. wayne W. Dyer.

Gia

posted October 13, 2004 04:53 PM         

I don't have any wisdom to share with you, as I don't have much experience with ADHD (aside from my own.. no joke... ).

posted October 13, 2004 05:32 PM         

I finally found information on the cause Lisa Marie Presley (and others) are activists for :::

"... Over the past two years, Lisa Marie Presley, Juliette Lewis, Kelly Preston and Jenna Elfman have traveled to Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress to gather support for the right of parents to refuse psychiatric drug treatment as a requisite of attending school..."

posted October 13, 2004 09:10 PM         

Her number are: Toll Free: 877 - 924 3533
Not toll free: 415 720 4722
415 925 3577

Lea is a really sweet spiritual person and will always do her best to help. She's a friend who introduced me to Stephen and his work some years back. Give her a call. The are now in the United Kingdom also. However you can participate no matter where you live as it's done through your photograph.