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Sounds like you have made great progress. Knowing what is wrong and getting help can make all of the difference. I woudl suggest that you get more infromation abut how ADhd can affect you as a woman and as a mom. Visit my site at www.addvance.com and check out the section on women with ADHD. There is also a book, Moms with ADD by Chris ADamec and another site, www.momswithadhd.com
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From what I understand Deplin is a B vitamin supplement (folate). It has been touted for the treatment of depresssion but I have never heard it mentioned for the treatment of ADHD. It is important that your son have a healthy lifestyle including eating good, nutriciious foods which includes those with B vitamins.He also needs to exercise each day and get plenty of sleep. All important for decreasing hyperactivity and improving attention. While family therapy can help you address certain behaviors it is also improtant to address your ADHD symptoms instrad of simply muddlign through. ADHD affects parenting skills and it has been shown that when moms have ADHD they have more difficulty and benefit less from parent traning courses if their ADHD is not treated. I would suggest that you find a mental health professsional in your area who is knowledgeable in treating ADHD in children and adults. It sounds like beahvior therapy would help at school (and should be offered as part of an emotionally disturbed diagnosis) but you need to be prepared to carry out the program at home as well. Medication may help both of you but will need to be part of a comprehensive treatment program.View Thread


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I don't think that drugs for ADHD have ever been studied for the purpose you propose. Howver, if you are looking for a long-acting alpha-adrenergic agonist, I would suggest the clonidine patch or the newer Kapvay. Continue to eat right and exercise and enjoy today. Stay in touch with your doctor, discuss these choices, and seek out therapy whenever you need it.
Best wishes,
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Are you on the short acting dose of Adderall? If so Adderall XR or Vyvanse, both longer-acting stimulants may help smooth out the "lulls" and help you throughout the day. I would discuss thes with your prescribing physician. In addition, you should know that while stimulants reduce symptoms and allow you to focus and concentrate, they do not teach you organization skills. You may also need to seek out an ADHD Coach to help you set goals and get all that paperwork done.
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First, a question... Is your bipolar being treated? It is important to make sure that your mood is stabilized as stimulants can precipitate mania in bipolar individuals. Next, there are longer acting medications than Focalin LA, both Concerta and the Daytrana patch in the same drug category. You might ask your doctor about these medications. If he does not want to discuss these with you, I suggest that you look for another physician.
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