dear concernedmother, i think you are right, he should start medication again. if it's effecting him in his everyday life and especially with the driving! i am not going through anything similar, but i can see my son there in two years' time. he's currently on ritalin because he concentrates more at school when he takes it, now it's reduced cause its summer. but i think it helps him with motivation everyday. hope you can persuade your son to go to the GP again.

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Speaking as a doctor who treats ADD/ADHD, try this comprehensive list of ADHD symptoms and see if they apply to your son.

ADHD Symptoms: http://www.add-treatment.com/adhd-symptoms.html

Also, have him take this free ADHD test: http://www.add-treatment.com/adhd-test.html

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I agree with drkensington - take the online tests that are available. If you son meets the criteria, sit down with him and have a mom-son talk. Let him know there are options, as far as treatment plans, but he must take action to go to a good doctor to help decide how to start. This may mean medicine, for a while, but many studies have shown great success has been made by changing some items in the diet, along with adding nutrients (dependent on in deficiencies determined by a doctor)......If he doesn't step up and take charge of his life, at his age you can only do so much as a mother. For yourself, join a support group and/or see a therapist a few times and take charge of what you can control and release the rest. No matter what illness/addictions or attitude a child may have, it's rare that a parent does not to let go and let them live their own life, make their own mistakes and hit bottom, if necessary. It's then he may be more willing to hear what your're saying and take steps to help himself.

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Dear Concerned Mom,

I feel at this age it is tough to get someone to do anything they do not want to do. That said, has he tried alternative supplements like; Omega 3's, 3,000 to 4,000 units a day? Also, look at www.moodcure.com. Also, Dr. John Ratey's book, SPARK, exercise and the brain and mega protein. An ADHD/Life Coach can also be very helpful.

Hope this helps!

Feel free to contact me at coach@candacesahm.com for support.

We work with many clients with very similar situations, locally and long distance.

All the best,

Coach Candace

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drtrattle said: I agree with drkensington - take the online tests that are available. If you son meets the criteria, sit down with him and have a mom-son talk. Let him know there are options, as far as treatment plans, but he must take action to go to a good doctor to help decide how to start. This may mean medicine, for a while, but many studies have shown great success has been made by changing some items in the diet, along with adding nutrients (dependent on in deficiencies determined by a doctor)......If he doesn't step up and take charge of his life, at his age you can only do so much as a mother. For yourself, join a support group and/or see a therapist a few times and take charge of what you can control and release the rest. No matter what illness/addictions or attitude a child may have, it's rare that a parent does not to let go and let them live their own life, make their own mistakes and hit bottom, if necessary. It's then he may be more willing to hear what your're saying and take steps to help himself.

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