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tralfaz1025 @tralfaz1025 (21) • United States 13 Jan 07

Why are doctors Diagnosing all these kids with ADHD. Does anyone think like i do ? if a child is a little hyper don't you think God made him or her that way

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LoriODay Isn't that the case with all ailments and disorders? What kind of comment was that?

26 May 07

LoriODay @LoriODay (31) • United States 15 Jan 07

Have any of you ever heard of amantadine? I have learned a little about it recently - that it is a dopamine agonist used by Dr. Bill Singer in Boston - originally for Parkinson's disease but now for ADHD. Can anyone tell me...

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LoriODay Oh, gosh - it is scary the different things you can find on the 'net because most of the articles I have come across since have said that amantadine is MORE effective than stimulants... I wonder what the real deal is...???

10 Feb 07

LoriODay @LoriODay (31) • United States 15 Jan 07

A friend of mine told me the other day that her child has never lied to her. I asked her if she was kidding... she got a little upset, wondering why I thought her children would ever lie. What do you guys think? Do you have...

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LoriODay Thanks :) I just fear for the poor kid when she is older. She is 6 now and her mother is in denial... can't imagine how the kid will look going to school in 7th grade!!!

15 Jan 07

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jmusser @jmusser (177) • United States 14 Jan 07

ok so this whole thing on adhd ... whats the deal with it ?? do we have to put our children on medication ?? i want an alt solution ... I dont want to just drug my child up but everyone is against me on this ... my sons teacher...

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LoriODay I would agree with the diet suggestions - whole foods and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. But, I would not agree with the caffeine suggestion. There is considerable evidence that this is not true and that caffeine is especially bad for ADHD...

15 Jan 07

jmusser @jmusser (177) • United States 14 Jan 07

ok so this whole thing on adhd ... whats the deal with it ?? do we have to put our children on medication ?? i want an alt solution ... I dont want to just drug my child up but everyone is against me on this ... my sons teacher...

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LoriODay it sounds like there is something going on with your child which hasn't been discovered. Have you taken him to an occupational therapist? Perhaps he has something that looks like ADHD but isn't... like sensory integration disorder or bi-polar mood disorder....

15 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay I tried explaining some things to her and she told me I was completely wrong too... I told her about the science behind brain chemistry and how diet can cause adhd charateristics - she told me I am wrong... I don't know how anyone can say this unless they just...

14 Jan 07

ShannaS @ShannaS (557) • United States 6 Oct 06

I think it should, what about you?

legalize

libertarian

marijuana

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LoriODay darned straight!

14 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay Isn't that part of ADHD mind-numbing??!! I have found the thing that works with my son is to use 4x6 cards and make lists of things for him to accomplish. For example: The first card labeled in bold print: CLEAN YOUR ROOM with subtext-ed details. CLEAN...

14 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay We were lucky we didn't have to go through the months of testing. What you went through is not typical. In fact, it isn't really even typical for kids with coexising conditions like despression, bi-polar mood disorder, etc.... Perhaps that is what your eval...

14 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay Trust me - it does. Read and you will see. I am glad to answer questions and offer links - I have a million which will show you the facts. Ciniful or anyone else, rather than take away from the productive nature of these posts (because I don't want to try...

14 Jan 07

c4rr0n @c4rr0n (9) • Romania 18 Dec 07

i mean ...execept the fact that we are smoking adicts,why we smoke?i can say i like to smoke..but it's not somethin' very tasty if u know what i mean...btw,i know it will kill me :D

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LoriODay i mean ...execept the fact that we are smoking adicts,why we smoke?i can say i like to smoke..but it's not somethin' very tasty if u know what i mean...btw,i know it will kill me :D

18 Dec 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay ciniful - there is a TON of research on the net you can easily find these days which attribute adhd charatceristics to diet... I'm not trying to give you a hard time but feel bad you are so misinformed. Behavior is so much related to diet. I have spent the...

13 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay ciniful - after a whole bunch of reading I found that there is a HUGE correlation of diet with adhd. I am glad to explain it all to you if you want. When I read your comment you reminded me of me a few years ago - because I said exactly what you are...

13 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay I think what your child's school should have said is "we can't figure out how to teach this child" because it is surely nuts of them to make such a bold statement that your child can't learn. How bogus! I am not trying to convince you to go on the meds but...

13 Jan 07

Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay I would COMPLETELY disagree with this post!!!!!!!!! I think what you are trying to describe is an elimination diet... one which will hopefully find food allergies and sensitivities. I would edit this elimination diet a whole lot to this: (and yes, I know...

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Ciniful @Ciniful (1587) • Canada 11 Jan 07

How many of you have first hand familiarity with ADD children or ADHD children? (attention deficit disorder/ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Whether you have a sibling that was diagnosed, or a child, how many...

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LoriODay Here, Here! And, some of the most hurtful comments can be from the people in our lives who should be the most supportive! Like family and education professionals!!!

13 Jan 07

lavender108 @lavender108 (11) • China 18 Dec 07

Although i am a post-graduate student,i do not know what i can do in future.I am very confused now.Who can give me some advices? Thank you !!!

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LoriODay Although i am a post-graduate student,i do not know what i can do in future.I am very confused now.Who can give me some advices? Thank you !!!

18 Dec 07

tralfaz1025 @tralfaz1025 (21) • United States 13 Jan 07

Why are doctors Diagnosing all these kids with ADHD. Does anyone think like i do ? if a child is a little hyper don't you think God made him or her that way

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LoriODay Be sure to read my adhd articles - you will then understand this complex disorder much better. Feel free to email me or post to this thread more and I am glad to answer questions.

13 Jan 07

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