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 am a mother of a 12 years who has ADHD. I have did my research on the condition and beleive me when it is a challenge raise him. Someday when I feel like I am at my breaking point I have to step away from him and regroup. But other time I just feel like say you live your life and which every way you turn out it is up to you. He has the most willful attitude. He feel like the world owe him something and he has to give nothing back.
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it is so "normal to feel this way" you need to find the positives in this situation,find his strengths and let him utilize them.Is he in therapy?if not it is a great place to start.They will give him tools and you to help .Stay strong!!!!
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First thank you understanding what I am going through. I current have him in therapy, but he is very willful. I do praise him when he do good. I also use his strenght to work with him, but what he do is use it as a weakness. You know I have strong because my faith in God, but the flesh get weak and you need someone to talk to. It has been hard to speak with my family regarding his condition that I just keep it to myself now. What I have been doing is writing to God.
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