ADHD - how to receive help?
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My son has it also and I have never heard of such a thing.  Maybe if it is severe and she has to stay home and care for him it could be considered a disability enough for her to get a check like that.  I have been switching meds left and right to find the right ones.  Good luck.\n\nRight now we are on aderall.
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I have ADHD and as long as you have seen your doctor and gotton the medicine he advised things should improve. Read a book or two if you haven't already on ADHD and learn as much as you can. Remember to spend as much time as possible with your child do fun activities that will match his hyper actions. I don't know where support groups are. You can get through it. It is harder for the child then the parent, think about the frustration they indure not being able to come down and always being in trouble and having no way of controling it.
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What exactly do you need help with?
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wish i could help!\n\ngood luck
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Don"t worry there is alot of help out there. I took my daughter to the Regional Center in KCmo. They referred me to Childrens Mercy for testing and diagnosis. You can apply for Medicaid and SSi and they will pay for therapists and doctors.The Regional Center will send therapists to your home for behavior,ot or whatever your child might need!Here is the number for the Regional Center 816-889-3400 Premier Therapy 816-363-2052 . Contact person for the Regional Center is Wendy Snow. Also go on line and type in adhd and it will give you all the medical info you need. My nephew has Adhd and he was on Ritlin for several years,it"s a behavior med also several others available if needed. Good luck if you need to talk leave your EMAIL addresse.
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contact a clinic, hotline, hospital, friend, psychologist...
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she needs to get help.. tell her parents or a teacher or just anyone.. she needs to get help soon
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Go talk to a professional.  They're trained in such matters and have seen all kinds of problems, so they can offer some good advice.  Self-help stuff is fine if you're looking to make some minor improvements, but if there's stuff that just overwhelms you, it's not a bad thing to admit you need help.\n\nAnd no, Yahoo! Answers is not a good substitute for professional help.
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Although I've never done testing myself, I'm a school teacher so I'm familiar with the process.  Technically the school can't MAKE your mom get you evaluated or they're liable to pay for it.  However, the evaluation usually involves a survey given to all your teachers and your parents that asks all sorts of questions about your behavior and personality.  You'll probably have to talk to someone who will evaluate you as well.  There's usually no medical evaluation other than just talking to the people in your life.  It's not very stressful, so don't worry about it.  Be glad your school is trying to help you (even if you're not actually ADHD) and not just letting you struggle through school.  Oh, and the survey they give your teachers just has them check "never," "seldom," "often," or "always" for the behaviors.  There's a section at the bottom for additional notes, but it's pretty straight-forward.  Best of luck with whatever outcome you get.  :)
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Hi Brian,\n\nMy name is Sarah and I have a degree in psychology, keep in mind that I am not a doctor however.  \n\nAnyway, I think what you are going through is very common.  The first question that I'm wondering is why your doctor switched your medication?  I know that you said that you cannot remember but it might help you to ask.  Also, it's good that you know that taking that amount of pills is not a good idea.  Have you told anyone else about this?  A friend or family member?  My advice would be to tell someone (or just let them read your post) and have them go to the doctor with you on your next appointment and that way the truth will come out.  You should really let someone know about this before it's too late.  \n\nAs far as battling your ADHD, I do not think that medication alone works in most cases.  You should also seek counseling.  The two coupled together have a very high success rate as opposed to one in absence of the other.  It's just like depression, you can treat it with medication but there is still an underlying problem that contributes to it and until that problem is solved it will continue to come back.  \n\nYou seem to have a good head on your shoulders and I hope that you will seek help in others that are close to you.  Good luck. :)
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You just did ask for help.  Now find someone, like a friend, family member, or a professional that can help you!
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get help from someone you trust and can talk to.if it carries on get help from someone proffesional
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You can call this toll-free number to talk to someone and get help: 1-800-273-TALK\n\nThey can refer you to a great center, please call them.
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you can ask a therapist for help!
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Is anyone has a? Does anyone could help?
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it is not just your son who needs to be seen through this\ncrisis, the whole family suffers .I have experience with my boy and adhd.\n\nin one way as he is only 14yrs old you still are in time to seek help\n\ni received so much support from a website  the link is below that i would recommend this to anyone in your circumstances.\nThere is a Dr who gives free medical advice, and loads of people to offer you the advice and support ,that you so clearly need.
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Contact someone at the college:\n\nhttp://ods.dept.uncg.edu/eligible/adhd.guidelines.html