does ritalin improve social skills??(help

Rae, i like scooby doo too lol

oh mafiakiddo i like the boncy green smiley too. it's cool...how did you get that? i can't even get a picture likes raes scooby doo! how do i get that?

wildlad

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[QUOTE=dcarsen]I think it is worth a try the ADHD has horrible effects sociably ...[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure if I understand your accusation in this statement.  Are you saying that you believe ADHDers have a poor social/communication skills?  I'm just wondering because I've been doing some independent research on personality types and profiling and I'm not sure that your statement holds true generally. 

But if you were saying that it's the medicine that makes you insociable, I would certainly agree.  Sometimes I'm so hyperfocused on something I totally forget that there are other people in the room

Wildlad

I couldnt tell you if ritalin will help you with your social skills. One thing i do know is that what ever opinion others have about you is what you portrait to them. If you are honest and try to recognise when you need to take a step back then you cant go wrong. If people around don't understand that or give you a bad time for it then they are not worth knowing. Surround yourself with honest, understanding and true people thats where real friends come from. And in true ADHD fashion never be affraid to say sorry!!!! And i KNOW with your Irish charm and the quirkyness of ADHD there is a girlfriend not far away !!!! 

Keep us posted and dont try to hard!!!

Dansmum

Wildlad.....once you are the right med at the right dose for you, you will be more focused and you will  think before you act thus creating much more socially appropriate behavior. Please be patient as it may take awhile before the most effective, theuraputic dose is achieved and also, counseling in combination with medication is extremely beneficial as you also need to address the issues of low self esteem and in doing so, you will realize your worth and potential. Medication will address the impulsivity factor but issues of low self esteem need to be addressed through cousneling and behavior modification. Good luck and keep us posted.