I have a 16-year old with ADHD that does not have friends. It has been this way forever. He may have a friend for a few weeks and then all of a suddent they are ********. This is just breaking my heart to hear that he has lunch in the class room, and when he is not at work just laying on the couch watching tv.
2007-10-19 03:51:37 · 12 answers · asked by Jimmy and Crystal A 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
People can be so cruel sometimes and how the exclude people. I would try signing him up for some extra curricular activities. See if there's a youth group where you live and get him involved. Try and find something that he likes doing so he doesn't think that you're forcing him into doing anything. Anyways I hope things get better... good luck ^^
2007-10-19 03:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I hate to say it but to be honest because of his ADHD he may be exhibiting some behaviors that are turning the other kids off. At that age it's hard enough to make friends and it probably makes it even harder when you to deal with a condition like ADHD. Maybe there is a group in your town or city for kids with ADHD and that common factor can make him identify better and also help him open up.
2007-10-19 03:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Raven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have many friends in high school. In fact, my senior year I ate at lunch all by myself. I know how he feels. I never really felt like I fit in and found that most of the people were fakes. I think, however, his social "dysfunction" have more to do with medical problems. Do you have him on any meds? I used to battle depression and the doctors always wanted to put me on meds but when I finally saw an alternative medicine specialist he got me on a good diet and supplements and I got better.
2007-10-19 04:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is ADHD ? I'm sorry but i don't know. Generally speaking teenage years can be really tough and lot of teenagers come through the situation you described. In most cases when they reach adulthood they learn tolove themselves so they make easier friends. Don't worry ... It's really usual. I'm teenager too. I have a twin sister that have difficulty to open her heart to friends (make cloze friends), she is seeing a pshychologist and she has improvement....
2007-10-19 03:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by ....................... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That must be really hard on you to see your son go through that. Does he have any interests that might help him make some friends?
Does this really bother him? Some people are kind of loner types that just don't warm to people.
Just try to keep being there for him and help him through- I would hate being in school. Talking to his teachers might help to get more insight- maybe he isn't being a good friend to the people either.
Good luck!
2007-10-19 03:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by Simply_Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is bull****. They should not be doing that. If they are like that, they are low down pieces of crap. They dont get that kids with ADHD, ADD, or even Terrets are still human beings that have a right to live and have friends. If I knew him I would be friends with him. I have three friends with ADHD and 1 friends with Terrets(I dont know it that is how you spell it)
2007-10-19 03:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be support groups for his condition. He could meet others who share his problem and therefore have a foundation of commonality.
What about sports? He may benefit from strenuous exercise and coaching as well as teamwork.
2007-10-19 03:55:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL I HAVE A 14 YEAR OLD WITH A FEW FRIENDS AND ITS ALWAYS GOSSIP OR FIGHTS SOMETIMES ITS A GOOD THING THAT HE MAY NOT HAVE NO FRIENDS CAUSE SOMETIMES OTHER PEOPLE MAY JUST GET HIM INTO TROUBLE TALK TO HIM AND SEE IF IT REALLY BOTHERS HIM AND IF IT DOESN'T THEN LEAVE IT ALONE AS HE GETS OLDER THINGS MAY CHANGE.
2007-10-19 03:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by CHYNA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww that's heat-breaking, maybe you should encourage him to go out more often and maybe participate in some activities like sports or something.
2007-10-19 03:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him involved in afterschool activities or clubs or something.
Good luck!
2007-10-19 03:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋