Is anybody else dealing with ADHD/Conduct Disorder?

Question

I have had a very rough 21 years, looking after 2 children with ADHD/ODD/CONDUCT DISORDER & the very serious behaviour associated with this. My ex also has ADHD/AFFECTIVE DISTURBANCE/SLEEP DISORDER. To add to this, my 5 year old has Gross & Fine motor skill problems & my 4 year old has Autistic Disorder.
I am just looking for some support. If there are other parents out there dealing with the hell of ADHD/CONDUCT DISORDER, please make contact with me. I'd appreciate the comradery

Answer 1

Well, my 9yob was just diagnosed bp/odd, after having the adhd diagnosis last year. His rages became so severe, he finally got the bp diagnosis (and medication). Its still no picnic. My 7yo is undiagnosed, but is at a minimum ADD. He doesn't have the severe behavior difficulties of my firstborn, but he has social issues that may indicate PDD....auditory stimming and off doing his own thing during group activities, overly sociable though, as opposed to withdrawn. I've been so preoccupied getting help for the 9yo, he's been rather ignored, but I'm becoming increasingly concerned. The 6yog misunderstands EVERYTHING (probable CAPD), and I also have a 1yo (who I hope is normal, but isn't talking yet). None of my kids have talked before 2 1/2, but I was hopeful she was different. She is using some signs (eat, more, drink, baby, music, and car are pretty consistent, and a few others she uses less consistently.) Anyway, I sympathesize with having several children with "issues", and especially the serious behaviors with my oldest, though its termed bp, now.

Answer 2

hello, my firstborn was first diagnosed at the age of 9 with adhd and then at 11 with nonverbal learning disorder. (He is 12 now). My second child also has a learning disability and was diagnosed at the age of 2 with a mild form of Autism, then at 8 the testing was done again, diagnoses remains the same. He is 10 now. Although it is hard raising children disabilities I have found that trying not to put emphasis on the disability and more on the strengths is a very rewarding approach. It helped me anyway. Both of my children are now reading, although my 12 year olds comprehension is not great. Hang in there! there are many good websites online as well. Yahoo has a group called NLD-In-Common in which parents of children with disabilities exchange helpful information, and it is great for comradery! Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Hi there. If support is what you are looking for. I might be of a little. My sister in law has downsyndrome. my little brother in law has adhd and other problems. plus I have worked in group homes with the developementaly disabled. All I can say is your are strong, It takes a lot of strength and patients to do this, and it is never bad to ask for help when you need it. Make sure you have a supprt system. that can help too. well those words of wisdom are not that great. Just know that you are not alone and I don't know you or your situation, but I'll bet you are doing fine. I hope this helps a little.

Answer 4

Some important information on ADHD

ADHD is Highly Over diagnosed!!

Think about this fact:
After 20 minutes of inactivity one's brain quits learning effectively.

This makes sense when we look at kids who have to sit for at least an hour at a time (if not longer). They get agitated, move around, aren't able to focus. All these are symptoms of ADHD and yet can be explained simply by the fact I listed above.

Psychology website on ADHD, it's prevalance, and it's overdiagnosis.
psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/06/10/adhd-remains-overdiagnosed-overtreated/

Answer 5

Hi- you might want to try the self help video- BEING IN CONTROL: Natural solutions for ADHD , dyslexia, and test anxiety. The video is at Amazon.com by Jason Alster MSc. There are self relaxation exercises, exercises for improved concentration, relaxation games, and accelerated learning tips.

Answer 6

Go to: www.myspace.com and join (free) click on "groups" on the bar near the top of the webpage and select "other", then ADHD or ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER and choose a group, maybe changing later, possibly exchanging phone numbers or email addresses. You could try AUTISM too. Also see: http://www.mentalhealth.com and http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com and Yahoo!; groups and the Google & Wikipedia websites on those subjects.

Answer 7

Honey, you need a tubal ligation, immediately! And you need to distance yourself from these mentally defective people. One way or another they will harm you.

Answer 8

yeah my youngest son has been diagnosed, I think I have it as well, but when i was a kid is was not heard of