ADHD didn’t totally go away | ADHD Information

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I took Ritalin/Ritilin/however the hell you say it for two year, and then my medication was reduced then I was taken off it. I'm 14 now and I was 10 when I was taken off it. Recently I have had really bad trouble concentrating and remembering and getting down to do things such as my school work. Is this a sign of the ADHD getting worse/coming back? I dont want to go back on Ritilin because I hate having to admit I have a problem, even if it isn't my fault.

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if u have the same symptms as b4 i would say that it is back.....try some self help books or alternative meds...i think annidigostini is one to ask i believe she is doing execses that help..........go to thealternative topics and start a post that states this exact same thing and include if anyone has any self help books....you will get the answers you need that may help without going back on meds...

hope this helps.....best wishes and good luck

Hi Smiley,
You're 14. Hormones can reek havic on ADHD. Don't ever be ashamed of who you are. Having ADHD is Ok. Did the Ritalin work for you?
Oh, and Smiley - You don't have to tell anybody.

Good advice from Brig about alternative meds.

Brig said on this post that I am the one to ask about alternative solutions to ADD and ADHD.

The book Stopping ADHD has helped me quite a bit. I am still doing the exercises. You are supposed to do them for 8 months. I have noticed the difference already in just a couple of weeks.

If you want to know more, just private message me.

I wish I was 14 again....to do this all over and maybe do better ...I am 35 and still have this, It never went away throughout my whole life, and I have learned to cope with some aspects, but there are so MANY MISSED OPPORTUNITIES that happened along the way. I feel like I let myself down and left myself out of many things, and have a "different" view of the world, and view it my way, not always the right way. Just remember, DON'T give up. I stopped meds when 14, and just restarted,,, I HAVE TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THEM to find one that works for me NOW, at 35, when I could have found the right things years ago and not had to go through all this turmoil. Med testing stinks... So be glad you have a name for it and can turn to professionals for help... I am glad everyday.For some of us it will go away, most of us though know, it won't. silly people thought when I was younger that I would grow out of this by 15-16... wrong.... I hope for you though, that it does go away..

I do understand your frustration ...
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They tried me on Adderall, which seemed to work pretty good. Then, after 3 weeks, they found a little heart problem so they took that away faster than I could blink. [/QUOTE]

Bretman - don't give up so quickly! Have you consulted a cardiology specialist? I know there have been special circumstances where a cardiologist can give approval of limited, closely monitored amphetamines to a person with heart troubles. If you have a "small" problem - why can't you try? Only if it is overwhelmingly worrying would I think to avoid them. I think if they nixed me from my meds at this point I'd get them another way. They make such a difference.

Perhaps a cardiologist can find a way - smallest doses brought up slowly to keep bp and heart rate down - special cardio exercise, something?

Just hate to see anyone not getting the help they need and want. Hope you don't give in - be a squeaky wheel like me!!!

You talkin to me,

I love your words,,,,,about real people,,,,giving some insight to answers here.

LIVEADHD38646.5618518519 i feel this way god gave us something to help others learn to understand,,,,don't stress,,,relax,,,and never be ashamed,,,the ones who are the make funner,,,are the ones that really need help,,,cause they just don't understand,,,,

Smilygirl,

Please don't be ashamed of having ADHD. If you had a headache would you be ashamed, or cancer. Of course not. It is just a different type of illness.

You have no idea how much I love all the people on this web site - most of which are ADD'ers. I appreciate each and everyone of them for their uniqueness. I MEAN I JUST LOVE each personality ...with or without drugs.

I'm 17 and going back on Ritalin as of Monday. You'll have ADHD for the rest of your life. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just some what harder to reach your goal. [QUOTE=youtalkinto_me] i feel this way god gave us something to help others learn to understand,,,,don't stress,,,relax,,,and never be ashamed,,,the ones who are the make funner,,,are the ones that really need help,,,cause they just don't understand,,,,

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i totally agree with youtalkinto_me.....but i would add that they just arent educated either or are to ignorant to educate themselves on the topic...

very well put youtalkinto_me...i couldnt of said it better

I'm sorry, people. Maybe I should change my thinking. I'm not ashamed of having ADD. I'm just not going to tell people. It's a mental disease and they look at you funny and treat you differently when they know. I don't want or need that. I'm 21, trying to stay focused enough to go to school. My case doesn't seem too severe right now, but it's enough to drive me so crazy sometimes. They tried me on Adderall, which seemed to work pretty good. Then, after 3 weeks, they found a little heart problem so they took that away faster than I could blink. I tried stratera (sp). After 10 days of feeling like how I imagine it is to be pregnant, I said, "Can't stand this crap another day!" Next, wellbutrin. Didn't do a thing. My DR. said most things were related to the heart problem so he wished me luck and patted me on the back. So I struggle. I struggle like hell to focus and concentrate. My girlfriend, like so many others, thinks she understands but really doesn't. Any help from anyone from a poor, lonely, ready to hand in the towel, boy? (you guys are all already a big help to me just reading your fun and funny messages. I love it here on this website!!)

never be ahamed or feel that you have to hide,,,but at the same time i understand what you r saying,,,i have an 10yr old granddaughter that has adhd,bipolar,,and tourettes,,,she has the body tics from tourettes,,,and she asked me one day,,,why people r so mean and look at her like she is evil,,,,i told her that they don't understand,,fear that they might get it,,,and just true mean,,,but i let her know that she is not to be ashamed of it,,,that god has it for a reason and that maybe he wants her to teach others,,,and to pray for the people who look at her,,,,for a while it got real bad,,,and a lady was just starting at her,,,,she looked at her and told her she loved her and would pray for her,,,,the lady said sorry and talked to her,,,,,so i understand of what you r saying,,,,but don't back down of it,,,ok I read in a book that very few ever really grow out of having ADD/ADHD and like someone said earlier do not worry about it and be proud for who you are.