ADHD / ADD Support Group
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are more common than you might think. It is a syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility. Join others who suffer from these conditions and share your experiences.
I've been taking Adderall for a while now to help with my ADHD. Despite lowering the dose, I find that frequently shortly after taking the medication, my stomach starts aching slightly. This can last on and off in varying degrees until the medication is out of my system. It's hard to describe the pain, as it's more of a feeling than it really hurting exactly... I was just wondering if anybody else has had this side-effect and what they've done about it, if anything. I was thinking maybe when I eat in relation to taking the medication might make a difference, although I haven't been regular enough to be able to keep track. Does it help to eat something before taking the medication? Any thoughts?
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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This weekend is the unofficial start of the Summer so... let's compile the greatest summer themed playlist! Add songs that makes references to the season itself or anything attributed with the summer like dealing with the heat, going to the beach, having fun in the sun, water sports, barbecues, kids being out of school, going on vacations, et al.
If they keep changing the medication you just may not be adhd but bipolar, odd they have changed my sons diagnoises som much within the last year that it is hard to say.
I have heard though that sometimes adhd can change into bipolar.