new medication | ADHD Information

Hi all, I'm the Mom of a 32 year old man that has been living with us for two years now.  He was diagnosed with ADD six months ago.  He doesn't work and sits at his computer playing games with his every waking moment.  His Doctor just changed his meds to a new one- Mirtazapine 15 MG 4 days ago, he is now so groggy when he wakes up that he is almost in a stupor.  He's also taking 20 MG of Adderal.  My son go's no where does nothing and is not making any effort to change this.  We are going to be moving to a diffrant area soon, and he says he is not going with us but with no money and no car or drivers license{lost because of child rears support} He will be going with us I"m sure.  I'm so temped to shut off His cable to the computer but I 'm not sure if thats the right thing to do.  Anyone out there know of the new med. and have any suggestions I sure need some help.  Thanks for listening.  Sassy.

 

I wouldn't shut off the cable - it sounds like, from what you've described, he feels that all that he has is your support and the computer.

Has his doctor considered depression.  It is very common to have it in combination with add. 

A way out of some types of depression is through success in life and relationship.  I think if it were my family member, I'd try to get him and me into some counseling or set up lots of supports so he can figure out what he wants, and how he can get it.  maybe he feels hopeless and incapable...  why try if you can't do anything worthwhile anyway.

I've gone searching on the internet and found a promising article for parents of grown children with ADD.  Hope this might help you understand the situation more.

Good luck.

Adult children living at home

thanks so much for the post.  I did check out the web site and printed the articule, it has some good information that I will try.  My Son is really a good guy and I know he needs all the help he can get.  He is on antidepression meds thats what the Mirtazapine is.  The Doctor said its a new med and has less side affects.  Once again thanks.  Sassy