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| Sat, 07-19-2003 - 2:12pm |
I think I might have ADD...I'm 36, mother of 2 children & I belive my 3 yr old son has it as well. I hope to connect with another adult who may be dealing with the same issue...
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www.messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-psaddteens.com
I don't know if I copied the link down correctly, but here it is.
Also, there is a website:
www.adultadd.com
Where you can take a screener. But, really the only way to know for sure is to go get tested. I say that like it is easy - I know how hard it is. But, I also know that is part of the very important first steps.
In my opinion - I would go to a psychologist or clinical social worker for testing rather than a psychiatrist - psychiatrists usually work with psychologists or clinical social workers. I would be suspicious if someone diagnoses you or your child after just one visit, too. It takes a while to figure out what is going on.
ADHD can look like other stuff - bi-polar, post-traumatic stress disorder, reacation to life stressers - to name a few of things. Or, maybe you both are just high energy? I don't know.
I do know that it is very stressful when you know "something" is wrong, but you're not sure what. I feel for you and I hope you find what you're looking for.
As far as the ADHD for the child - we knew something was going on with our DS when he was 3, but didn't look into testing until he was 5. We started meds when he was 6 and that has helped the most. But, we've also been doing a lot of counseling, which has helped pull everything together.
There is life and happiness after a diagnosis like this.
Hope this helps...
Mary
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-psnewdxadd as well as the ADD/ADHD Teens and Adults board http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-psaddteens.
If you suspect that you and/or your child have ADD/ADHD I would totally recommend getting you tested. Your 3yo is a little young to have tested as some of what you think is ADD/ADHD might just be age appropriate. The experts really can't tell until at least the age of 5yo. I know this b/c that's what I've been told and this has been a discussion for at least a year with my DS.
ADD/ADHD is considered hereditary. I know I don't have the disorder, however we haven't rulled out my DH as of yet. Since my SD also has it and the only common parent SD & DS have is DH, I'm assuming it comes from somewhere along his line if not him directly. It wouldn't surprise me if he also had it given how much I have to remind him things. And it's beyond him being a man. Trust me.
There is also another website for the ADD/ADHD. You can visit www.CHADD.org to also assist you in finding a chapter near you as well as other resources for yourself. Most local chapters have a meeting that includes an adult support group.
I hope this helps.
Roxie
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