"My Child Is Not A Monster!"
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- kelly28
- kelly28
- hillbillygirl
- blantonb
- rivertigress
- jeremysmom
- lisat70
- wendyb1970
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» kelly28 - hi
i would like to say that your story sound a lot like mine first off my baby stormy is now 8 and how i font out she was adhd was when one day i was ironing my clothes she was running around and jumping then she ran and her leg hit the iron i took her to the hospital and they thought i did when the worker took her in a room for about 1hour and when they finished they ask me how do i punish her but i didn't still understand what they was talking about then they suggested that i take her to a mental health center for children to get her checked out and thats when they told me she was adhd but when she was in preschool she was just like your son very smart and she knew how to write her name at 4years old and now that she is in the 2cond grade she really can't sit long enough to learn anything now they want to leave her back i really would like to know id you or anybody you know could help me before they do that because she needs a better chance.-- posted by kelly28
» hillbillygirl - Re: please somebody help
In response to message posted by kelly28:I too have an adhd child he is 7 and has been adhd since he was 4. My husband & I thought we where going crazy , we took him to the doctor & he put him on medication since then we have been through many different types of medication. We finally found the right kind it's concerta. We have alot of trouble where the school is concerned they are all the time calling & they don't have the time for ryson. we know he needs to be in a special school , but we have not found one yet.I do know what you're feeling and going through. please feel free to write anytime.I hope to hear from you , I will be praying for you and your family.
Penny
-- posted by hillbillygirl
» blantonb - Re: Re: please somebody help
In response to message posted by hillbillygirl:
I also have an ADHD child. Her name is Ashley and she is now 7. She was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4, when she was in Headstart. I questioned her teacher and she had noticed it, too. But wasn't willing to contact me concerning this matter. I had to approach her concerning this. I thought that I was emotionaly off the wall, in a way of speaking. I really couldn't stand my child. But I loved her dearly. After the teacher told me that she was having some troubles with her, I got up the courage to have her seen by a professional. I asked around and got one highly recommended. The professional asked me what made me think that something was wrong with my child. I just told her that it was either her or me. An ADHD child can really press on your nerves. But just learning how to deal with it and try to learn how to control her has taken on a new job and aspect, too. I am working 40+ hours a week, going to college part time and doing my best to be a good mother. Ashley's teacher this year has been a great big help in dealing with her medication and studies. She is doing so unbeleivable well, and I am very surprized and happy about all her accomplishments. She still has her bad days, too. I am taking a English 102 class in college and that is where I found this site and by doing research on ADHD, I came across this. Email me anytime. I know that dealing with ADHD is a big concern and know everything about this can be very tirersome. I want to learn all I can, but sometimes you can hear things that are very scary. When I first read some articles, I discovered that many children with ADHD and Ashley having Towellet Syndrome, too. They also aren't able to handle jobs when they get older, but with how well Ashley is doing in School, I pray, she'll do just fine. And I'll be surporting her all the way. Sometimes we just need to show our children some paitiences and consideration.
-- posted by blantonb
» rivertigress - my son
Does any one have a child under 4 that has been diagnosed ADHA?My son seems to have a severe case and we are just at our wits end on finding suitable ways to help him through the day.Please if anyone has a suggestion can you fill me in.We are desperate.Thanx-- posted by rivertigress
» jeremysmom - What's wrong with my son?
I am at a loss. My 4 year old has alot of the "symptoms" of ADHD, but one thing I have not seen discussed is sleep habits. My son is up by 5am EVERY morning. He is full of energy and ready to conquer anything. This week he is wide awake at 4:00 am. No matter what time he goes to bed (usually at 8:30) he is always up by 5:00am. Yesterday he was up at 5:00, he played outside all afternoon, he had no nap and was sound asleep at 8pm....he was up at 4:10 this morning! Does sleep patterns or disorders figure in to ADHD in any way. My son has not been seen by a doctor yet...the ones I have called will not see children under age 5. My son is also in trouble at preschool every day. He always wants to be first and he hits, shoves and spits on the other kids when he does'nt get his way. Any advice?-- posted by jeremysmom
» lisat70 - Re: my son
In response to message posted by rivertigress:my son is 3 in feb they have diagnosed him with adhd.they said if he was 4 then he would be lable adhd and he is in clonidine as he is too young for adha medication.trialing for 1 month so will be hoping it works. it is hard to get people(doctors) to believe that something is wrong but i finally have found a pediatrition. who believes me
lisa
-- posted by lisat70
» wendyb1970 - Looking for support
Hi everyone, Just found this site. All the messages in here seem quite old though. Does anyone go here anymore?My son is 11. Has ADHD, ODD, CD, and extreme anxiety.
I am a divorced mom, raising my son on my own.
Just looking for someone to chat with.
wendy_wiegert@yahoo.com
Thanks
-- posted by wendyb1970
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