wow everytime I read a post it is like i am reading my own story. Just wanted to let you know that your not alone and things will get better . My son is 10 and just like your son he has the biggest heart I know he is so compassionate and intelligent anything they set there minds to they achieve above and beyond the norm. I am taking my son to get reevaluated he has always seemed anxious but the anxiety issues are alot more obvious now that he is getting older also he seems a little OCD.. I just don't want him to hold back all he has to offer because he can't control himself or worries compulsively about everything. He just switched from 20mg addarell to vvanyse 20mg which he does great on the addarall worked well i just thought that he seemed a little distant some times. Hopefully they can help with the anxiety the kid has no finger nails left. He still has his moments when he looks to annoy his sister and moments when i just want to cry. i am scared to death what his future might bring but as long as i stay involved and as long as he stays active in positive things the fact that when he is determined no one can get in his way keeps my hopeful.

This works for me. When its a bad day sometimes I just need to calm down the situation forget anything I had planned all those extra errands and just focus on him hug him give him my full attention. It seems to help it makes me feel better and back in control.

I never heard of the one medicine but is Concerta a stimulant? The stimulants seem to work much better at the right dose. Stay Strong God Bless

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I'm so glad to hear back from someone! I know I'm not the only one out there but at times I think that I am! It is so hard to deal with at times and I have a hard time dealing with it at times...I like what you have found to work with you when your son is having a bad day! I feel like doing that at times, but other times I just want to run away. Yes, I have to find someone to help me sooner than October! It is so hard to get into anywhere anymore and it takes for ever! Again, thanks for replying to my post! I will have you and your son in my prayers! God Bless each of you! God has blessed us with such wonderful boys! I couldn't be more blessed!

Rhonda

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My situation is a little different than yours, so I can't realate with all of it, but what caught my eye was the concerta dose. My son is almost 10, and has some of the same issues as your son but not to the same degree, my son is taking 36mg of concerta. I'm fairly new to this we've only been diagnosed for about 7 weeks so I may be WAY off track, but would it be time to consider upping the dose?

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My son is on 27 mg. When I put him on the 36 mg he was asleep all the time. I don't know if it was because he was on the geodon or not! My daughter is on Concerta 27mg and she is 11. She just has ADD and it works fine for her. I don't know..if you was just found out and you are concerned...I would ask your doctor about uping it...But also watch it because he might just have aniexty problems too and then he shouldn't be on Concerta anyway...This is what I'm learning thru all of this website. My son is gone for the summer and when he gets back I'm going hard and strong on him getting more help and digging deeper into it! I know what you are going thru...I have been there so many times on changing medicine and wandering if I should go up or not and then when I do then it is the wrong thing. I wish you all the luck in the world and if you have anymore questions feel free to give me shout. I'm pretty much have delt with alot and I can help if you like for me too...God Bless you and your son! I know it is hard and I can relate to anybody that has to go thru this! It isn't easy but we do get thru it for our children sake and their well being...God Bless! Rhonda

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Your story sounds very very similar to mine. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and depression. After numerous medications and finding out nothing really worked our doctor is now wondering if he doesn't have a mood disorder (possibly bi polar) instead of ADHD and is referring us to a Child Psychiatrist (our current doctor is a developmental pediatrician working at a center that specializes in the the treatment of ADHD and Autism). After doing some research I am starting to think she may be correct about the mood disorder. My poor son really didn't have a chance as there is a history of ADHD on his father's side and depression/mental illness on his mother's side. Now the challenge is just getting the proper diagnosis and meds before our family falls apart. My son's behavior and mood just really put a dark cloud over our house. I live in chaos and I am about to lose it. Anyway, I would suggest looking into the mood disorder thing. Here is one link to a website that talks about Bi Polar symptoms in children: http://www.dbpeds.org/articles/detail.cfm?TextID=336 or you could just google the topic. Good luck to you. By the way does anyone have a recommendation for a good child psychiatrist in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona area?

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I read all your stories and they are so similiar to my oldest son. I feel so lost these days. School starts tomorrow and I just want to start crying already. I know what is a head. We have been having melt downs every day for the last week. He is such an amazing sweet boy....it is so hard because if it is not about him oh boy will he make it about him. I feel there isn't a lot of support in our community for parents/kids w/add/adhd/ld. Agh....I have so much to say/vent I can't even think of what to begin to write about!! Thank you for all of your post that make me feel less alone.

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Hello, Your son seems so full life and a wonderful child. And I know that although you love him so much, your naturally frustrated. Keep hope, your unconditional love can move mountains. Your son is fortunate to have you in his life. I would love to share with you info. on ADD & mental disorders linked to B12 deficiency. The link to my article is: http://www.ideamarketers.com/?The_ADHD/B-12_connectiona_closer_look&articleid=688924&from=PROFILE

You'll one day look back at these challenges with your son and he'll understand and appreciate your efforts.

My best, Luis Wellness Crusader

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Not every child has the temperment for the education system. So, what is the proactive response of administrators and teachers? Medicate them! Thank goodness meds were not prevalnet when I was put through the sausage grinder. I eventually found out (on my own) that I thrive in an interactive learning environment such as online education and research. Why does an education system that promotes diversity insist on a single (and faulty) methodology for teaching our children? We treat these children as if they are a labratory experiment. Not one clinician can verify excatly how much of a medication your child needs. He or she is making an uneducated guess.

Drugs can only take your children so far. They certainly cannot ingest powerful Schedule II narcotics for the balance of their lives without serious health ramifications. What are they going to do when they reach adulthood?

Be proactive and investigate the sundry of alternative methods for managing ADHD symptoms. The above poster writes about B-12 deficiency. That is a start. Look into exercise, coaching, home schooling, nutrition, biofeedback, et al.

Best wishes. I know the frustration level can wear you down. However, children diagnosed with ADHD are not diseased. Your job a sparents is to do more than pop pills.

www.adhd-information-exchange.com

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