Comments on: ADHD is Real

By: Joseph D. Smith

Joseph D. Smith — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:27:24 +0000

The bad part is, my own dad doesn’t even believe in my condition! I get yelled at alot for “not paying attention”… I understand his concerns with it being over-diagnosed, and the lack of discipline some kids have, but some of us actually suffer from ADHD!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:43:22 +0000

Hi Shane,

I am on Trusera, I was invited back during beta. The site has grown so much and is wonderful but I haven’t had much free time to explore it lately. I really need to focus on spending a bit of time with the site.

Warmly,

Melissa

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:33:26 +0000

I totally agree… it is 100% real! I have an eleven year old son that was diagnosed when he was six.

I’ve enjoyed looking around your site and getting to “know” you. May I suggest a site that I think you’d really like? It is http://www.trusera.com. It is a wonderful health community with a large ADHD and autism presence. You have so much to say and would be a welcome contributor. Hope to “see” you there. I’m carouselgirl….. look me up if you come by.

By: Asperger’s Syndrome and Giftedness - Mutterings Of A Mindless Mommy

Asperger’s Syndrome and Giftedness - Mutterings Of A Mindless Mommy — Tue, 06 May 2008 16:49:12 +0000

[...] gifted, s/he falls into the category of twice exceptional(2E). The same would be of a child with ADHD and Giftedness or a whole bevy of other conditions. A child could even have a reading learning [...]

By: Shaping Youth » Bullying & the Special Needs Child: “You Must Be The New Kid”

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:51:27 +0000

[...] what is interesting about this study is that its not new. In fact, bullying has been linked to both AD/HD (yes it is real) and Autism before. A study conducted in 2003 by the National Center for Health [...]

By: Pickel

Pickel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:55:56 +0000

Melissa, where are you located? I saw a google ad for the Fox Valley. You can email me privately.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:57:16 +0000

ADHDFamilies – You’re welcome!

By: ADHDFamilies

ADHDFamilies — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:02:40 +0000

I only have one thing to say.

Thank you!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:32:22 +0000

Thank you Whitney and Alan. Whitney you’re absolutely right, because ADHD is an invisible condition, people are often more quick to judge.

Alan – congratulations to you! My son will be happy to hear that someone “the net” agrees with him. Keep up the studying and good luck as you finish your degree.

By: Alan Bradford

Alan Bradford — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:59:52 +0000

Melissa,

Sorry to hear about the ignorance floating around in your neck of the woods. Hopefully you are still able to receive the treatment your family deserves. As someone who has been diagnosed and is taking medication for ADHD, I agree 100% with your 5-year-old’s assessment of his medicine.

Last night I sat and studied a very difficult Physics text book for over two hours straight. I would have NEVER been able to do that if it weren’t for the positive effects of this medication I am taking. I can’t imagine making it through college without having seen a doctor to help get myself and my mind “under control.”

Keep up the good work. You are doing a great public service by getting this information out to the public.