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.
About 4 yrs ago my son was in brick and mortar school. Well, his teachers started to treat him poorly and also bullying involved. This was before he was diagnosed with Inattentive adhd. The school refused to work with us. After conferences and multiple meetings we decided to keep him home and attend virtual school. Soon after he was diagnosed with adhd. We decided not to medicate him and we feel strongly about this. Meds aren't an option and there are health reasons why we chose not to as well. He has been attending a virtual school from home. His grades are A's and B's and I'm his learning coach. I assist him when needed. I am here to redirect him when he is distracted. This has worked out for us for the past few years.
Lately when we see family members they ask him or us the dreaded question, so when are you going back to school? Are you putting him back into school? Well, he is in school the only difference is that he is at home. This makes me so frustrated and annoyed because these family members do not know the struggles we face. I don't know whether to clarify this with them and let them know once and for all our reason for keeping him home . Is this something I shouldn't even have to explain to them? Also, I question if there is anything else that I should do regarding adhd .The issues we have are that he is forgetful. He tends to daydream often and I have to redirect him during school. I worry about him having a future. What is it going to be like for him if he is so forgetful. I want him to be independent. Will he lead a normal life?
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I have been sick off and on since christmas. Started with a stomach bug then a head cold that went away and now its back with a horribel sore throat. I am taking Methimazole and i remember my thyroid doctor telling me if i were to get sick i would have to be seen because something about my white blood cells. But i am unsure if i shoud see my Endroconologist or my primary doctor? Set up...
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Here are my recent labs. They are incomplete. I am not sure why they did not do the Free T4 tests. Anyway sometime ago LabCorp changed the TSI ranges and I have not been able to make heads or tales from them.TSH .785 range.45 to 4.5Free T3 2.5 2.0 to 4.4TSI 3.12 range 00 to .55I suspect I am very hypo. How can I bring up my numbers again? I am not taking any medications for the past...
How old is your son?
I did the same thing for my son for a year at home. Then we found another school outside of home that offered a combined teacher and computers in the classroom. My son needed more help as he was in high school.
If your son has done well for the past 4 years with your help and getting As and Bs, I say that is great. I wouldn't worry too much about this.
I follow the Weston A. Price website for dietary needs for the family. The supplements Cod Liver oil/Vitamin Butter are used. I have read that if the Pineal gland is calcified problems like ADHD, memory, brain fog, Alzheimer's, dementia, etc. can happen.
I wish you and son well. :-)
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I was never around bad health growing up so I had no idea about the symptoms that came with diseases.
I think you should explain to each one--Once, and if they don't get it be patient. Explain some of the "struggles" you and he face. Maybe they don't know much about the symptoms and how they can impact his daily routine. Teach your son how to answer statements & questions from people without anger; this may keep him calm also, while dealing with the symptoms. I completely get what your saying about their attitudes but educate them also. There should be a point where they should stop asking questions and the belittling comments should stop also.
mmztcass & rejoicing thanks for the info I will look into that.