What Are Some of the Myths About Treatment for ADHD?
Dr. Margaret H. Sibley discusses what to do if you’re interested in a supplementary or alternative ADHD treatment you have learned about online.
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Living without a diagnosis until I had my children
Original written in French and posted below My experience with ADHD is a life story. My name is Myriame Nostrome, a 46 year old single mother with my two daughters Mia and Mikayla who also have ADHD. In addition, I am a licensed practical nurse as well as a teacher for more than ten years. … Read more
What is a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for ADHD?
ADHD is best treated using a combination of different medical and therapeutic interventions, along with lifestyle supports. The combination of intervention and supports should be tailored to the needs of the individual.
Why is your phone in the linen closet?
Oh, THAT’S why I’m hungry! I put my lunch in the microwave, and thought I should do something while it heats. I went to put washing in the machine, but there was already stuff in there. I went to hang the washing up but there were sheets on the line. Oops! I think they’d been … Read more
Tips for other families
From a parental perspective our story is more about a fight against high tides in our society. Yes, fighting for some new methods such as QEEG scan of the brain to be recognised as a very helpful tool, is unbelievably hard but rewarding. Fighting with school in time of no financial resources for school assessment … Read more
Validation, Acceptance, and Management
In the 4th grade I was chosen to participate in a program called Academically Talented Children. Although cognitively able to meet those high expectations, I did not have the executive function necessary to be successful in such an advanced program. I had no motivation to do school. I wanted to socialize and challenge rules. I … Read more
Women After 45: Why Do I have ADHD Symptoms Now?
ADHD symptoms are sometimes uncovered when women reach their mid-40s and older. Dr. Brown talks about the role changing hormones play in executive function.
The best thing I ever did was go to my GP
My spouse repeated the question for a fifth time, staring at me like I’d grown an extra head. I still didn’t understand. I wanted to listen but I couldn’t make the sounds have meaning, no matter how hard I tried. At 33, I felt broken. I couldn’t concentrate, my mind constantly whirred, and I had … Read more
How likely are you to inherit ADHD from a parent or grandparent?
It’s very likely to inherit ADHD because it runs in families.
The Day I Started Living
The day I started living was the day I took my first dose of 10mg Adderall. I was terrified to try it, but what happened after is nothing short of a miracle. I am a 36 years old female who has had the diagnosis of depression/anxiety since high school. I always felt different/bit odd compared to … Read more