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I have been Diagnosed with ADHD Since I could remember, I have also had to deal with anxiety. I feel that I have my anxiety under control, but I'm curious as to how ADHD and Anxiety are related. Does ADHD cause anxiety? or is anxiety only a product of your life experiences or environment? Not pushing any Nature Vs. Nurture debates by the way.
Any feedback would be helpful.
Has anyone else experienced anxiety in conjunction with your ADD or ADHD? Can you tell me what you have gone through? Are you over it? or still having issues? What has worked and what has not worked?
Advice? Tips? Stories?
Would love to hear them!
Thank You.
D.View Thread

I have been Diagnosed with ADHD Since I could remember, I have also had to deal with anxiety. I feel that I have my anxiety under control, but I'm curious as to how ADHD and Anxiety are related. Does ADHD cause anxiety? or is anxiety only a product of your life experiences or environment? Not pushing any Nature Vs. Nurture debates by the way.
Any feedback would be helpful.
Has anyone else experienced anxiety in conjunction with your ADD or ADHD? Can you tell me what you have gone through? Are you over it? or still having issues? What has worked and what has not worked?
Advice? Tips? Stories?
Would love to hear them!
Thank You.
D.View Thread

I have been Diagnosed with ADHD Since I could remember, I have also had to deal with anxiety. I feel that I have my anxiety under control, but I'm curious as to how ADHD and Anxiety are related. Does ADHD cause anxiety? or is anxiety only a product of your life experiences or environment? Not pushing any Nature Vs. Nurture debates by the way.
Any feedback would be helpful.
Has anyone else experienced anxiety in conjunction with your ADD or ADHD? Can you tell me what you have gone through? Are you over it? or still having issues? What has worked and what has not worked?
Advice? Tips? Stories?
Would love to hear them!
Thank You.
D.View Thread

This sounds like a kind of behavioral problem that might be better sorted out with family counseling. Is she watching a lot of violent T.V.? Is she experiencing bullying? Is there something going on in your lives that might have caused some unrest in your family?
I would not blame the medicine too soon, but check your insurance and see if it offers a number of free visits to counseling, or maybe there is a social worker at your school that you can talk to?
Remember to be patient, try not to raise your voice and to follow through on appropriate discipline techniques. Try google-ing some behavioral modification techniques or CBT therapy.
Best wishes, D.View Thread

I can tell you from experience, medicine is NOT the only answer for ADHD problems.
When I was little my doctor put me on Adderall and later Ritalin, I know they work for some children, but for me I was almost suicidal. I was spacey and tired. I also had horrible dreams and hallucinations!
I think you should consider exploring tutoring, maybe some extra attention and time is all he needs.
How is his diet? Sugar can sometimes make ADHD worse especially caffeine. Does he have cereal in the morning, that's usually a culprit.
What helped me the most getting through school was encouragement and hope. I had a supportive mother who was patient with me, and wonderful teachers who would tell me to do my best.
Stay patient, let him blow off steam, and remain positive, I'm sure he will do better. Best wishes, D.View Thread
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