
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.

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My daughter sometimes acts as though she has a split personality. She has been diagnosed with ADHD.
I think she must have some ODD, too, because there are times where we can begin to argue, and, just like that, she "grinds in her feet" ..... physical punishment doesn't work, time outs don't work because you can't get her there, taking away priveleges doesn't work, and we can't even seem to make a rewards system work. For example, I also have an 11 yr old. I think it only fair that the 7 yr old go to bed a 1/2 hr earlier than her sister. This also allows the 11yr old "alone" time with me, which she doesn't normally get. No kidding. She gets a prize at the end of the week. Well, it didn't work at all.
I am about done ...... not sure what else to turn to..... any other ideas?
She does take Concerta 27mg in the morning, and then a 10 mg does of ritalin when I get her at school about 5PM.
I think she must have some ODD, too, because there are times where we can begin to argue, and, just like that, she "grinds in her feet" ..... physical punishment doesn't work, time outs don't work because you can't get her there, taking away priveleges doesn't work, and we can't even seem to make a rewards system work. For example, I also have an 11 yr old. I think it only fair that the 7 yr old go to bed a 1/2 hr earlier than her sister. This also allows the 11yr old "alone" time with me, which she doesn't normally get. No kidding. She gets a prize at the end of the week. Well, it didn't work at all.
I am about done ...... not sure what else to turn to..... any other ideas?
She does take Concerta 27mg in the morning, and then a 10 mg does of ritalin when I get her at school about 5PM.
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