
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 doctor put me on Depakote for my ADD symptoms and it didn't help so I stopped it has anyone heard of using this drug for ADD?? any help would be appreciated..

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My son takes Depakote for hes adhd and bipolar disorder. you have to give it a month to work but i dont know why they have not gave u a differnt med to go with it. My son also takes vyavance also. Dont give up.

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thank you for your reply I was on it for a few months close to a year....but I didn't notice it helping.....I struggle with ADD everyday...I am just beginning to realize it is a part of me...I am not sure what to do but today was one of those days...

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sometimes meds are not always the way to go you have to learn to adapt i had a boss who also is adhd and he does not take meds but he finds ways to burn all that energy.
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