Comments on: ADHD TV Episode #3: Helping People to Understand ADD/ADHD

By: admin

admin — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:46:47 +0000

Hi Jan - this is an interesting and potentially difficult issue. For some people, the medicine can decrease the creative aspects of ADHD, and for many people, they function better. The only to know for yourself - is to work with your doctor, and see how medicine works for you.

By: jan

jan — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:02:44 +0000

An Important Question;if in adults we treat ADHD with medicine(concerta) Do you think that “creative” “out of the box” quality of the brain will get ordinary?

Thanks!

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:14:42 +0000

Thank you! I have recently been diagnosed with combined type adult ADHD. I was the person saying that ADHD wasn’t real, that it was just an excuse for bad behavior. I thought everyone had all of these symptoms……. because I do! It has been difficult for me to accept this diagnosis and overcome my OWN stigma. I want to learn how to help my children be more effective in their lives. I want my children to have self worth. Both of my young children have all the symptoms of combined type also. Thank you for seeing the potential and I am anxious to learn more. I am hopeful you can help me learn how to mange this in our home. It is difficult when there are so many in the same household with ADHD. I do not know whether or not to put my children on medication…… I hope you cover this in your podcasts, I am anxious to learn more. Again, thank you so much!!!

By: Lawanda

Lawanda — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:55:27 +0000

Thank you for all the information you are putting out there. My son, age 41, was diagnosed when he was in the 5th grade but had been having trouble staying with the group when in the first grade. He was on retlin for a time but he described the effect as being similar to a pesticide that when put on bugs, worked good to start with but the effects reduced. For the last year he has been seeing a psychrist who I don’t think helped other than prescribe adderall. Now he is living near Dallas Texas. Do you know of any doctors there you could recommend who could see him? He has two degrees in recording arts and show production but has not been able to find full time employment. I am retired and have such a desire to help anyone achieve all of their potential. I believe that I have many characterics of ADD and can relate to the problems that my son has.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 04:01:32 +0000

Hi,
Thank you, Star, for sharing your comment. I really appreciate hearing about a principal who is so on the ball.
As you can see on my main blog - one parent had a terrible experience with a school principal recently: http://www.addadhdblog.com/discrimination-in-school/#comment-195319
Best,
Dr. Kenny

By: admin

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 03:52:22 +0000

Lynn,
Thanks for your comment. I have to say that I haven’t read any research on tick borne illnesses causing ADD/ADHD. I can’t contribute anything useful to your situation.

By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:23 +0000

Thank you, Dr. Handleman. Only hearing your description about ADHD and creativity makes my eyes tear up.
Ive heard it all through my life: lazy, arrogant, spoiled, stupid, spiteful, you name it. My creative side was always in the shadow of my unfulfilled potential in various areas, and still is. Now, however, it is all starting to come together! I just found your podcasts, and I will definitely subscribe!
Thank you from Sweden!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:53:31 +0000

Dr. Kenny, I am curious your thoughts on infections causing ADHD/ADD and if you have found this in any of your patients? I am a 5 year sufferer of Lyme Disease with treatment failure. I found out recently that I have two other tick borne infections (babesia and bartonella) that were negative antibody tests back when I had my lyme test done but have come to light through direct culture (PCR). I was always healthy prior to to my infections and have many different and strange symptoms, good and bad days and flares with neurological involvement. I used to be very organized and detail oriented and outgoing but have found this to gone awry. I am still managing to work at my technical job but am not working at the same capacity as the old days. I have a hard time focusing sometimes when people are talking, noises are more bothersome at times and I avoid social situations as the thought exhausts me. My husband was diagnosed a couple years ago with adult ADD and is on Concerta which helps some things and I have 3 young children I am keeping my eye on for signs but after struggling a long time to find answers to my deteriorating health and lyme treatment failure, I have done alot of researcah and it seems that many Tick Borne infections can cause ADD-like symptoms. Just wanted to get your thoughts? thanks !

By: Star

Star — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:20:58 +0000

Dr. Kenny,
I am a principal and a mother of a 14 yo daughter with ADHD (comorbid of TS.) I love your attitude. I look forward to learning from you and sharing your podcast and knowledge with my family an staff.
My daughter’s own school psychologist doesn’t get it; insisting (during an IST) that the teachers don’t have to prompt my daughter to remind her (if she forgets) to have her planner checked! By the way, the IEP says “Check Daily Planner”. She says she has to learn independence; like she’s punishing her. Needless to say, she is no longer invited to and IST or a CSE!
S0, Parents, Dr. Kenny is right. Don’t rely on the professionals! (Said to say considering I’m in this field.) WE are the best advocates; the ones who get it!!
Thank you, Dr. Kenny. I feel your passion for our ADHD/ADD brothers and sisters when you speak. Please continue to spread the message. We are truly grateful.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:02:14 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion, Julia!