Posts Tagged by medication
Anderson Cooper and ADHD
| February 1, 2012 | Posted by Brenda under ADD Student |
First, let me make clear: I am not suggesting that Anderson Cooper has ADHD. The reason that I mention him is that I was contacted by one of his producers yesterday asking for help in putting together a new show about parents who choose to manage their child’s ADHD without medication. For all of you…
ADHD and Addictions
| January 25, 2012 | Posted by Brenda under Life Skills |
Did you know that addictions are very common among people who have ADHD? It’s true. It often comes from self medicating – an attempt to control your symptoms of ADHD or anxiety or depression. Self medicating is not always a conscious act. Think about it – we have problems paying attention – so the beginnings…
Hormones and the ADD Student
| November 22, 2011 | Posted by Brenda under Life Skills |
If you’ve got a tween or teen living at your house, you don’t need me to tell you about how hormones affect their behavior. But maybe you didn’t know that fluctuating hormones can affect their Attention Deficit Disorder. This is true for both teen boys and teen girls. Boys will notice more problems with their…
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