Attention Deficit Disorder

Can You Manage ADHD Without Medication?
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/2/prweb345486.htm Untreated ADHD has some serious implications for individuals, families, and society; but medications commonly used to treat ADHD have side-effects and unknown long-term risks. To address the need for more public awareness on ADD / ADHD, the Helpguide.org web... 17 Feb 2006 14:57

I Wanna Be Sedated
http://www.macleans.ca/topstories/health/article.jsp?content=20060123_119825_119825 I wanna be sedated The insomnia epidemic is now affecting kids NANCY MACDONALD Tobin Sheps, a student at Concordia University in Montreal, is trapped in an awful sleep cycle. It begins innocuously, says the 25-year-old, bu... 1 Feb 2006 09:18

Sorting out puzzle of male suicide
Sorting out puzzle of male suicide Joan Ryan Thursday, January 26, 2006 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/26/BAGHRGT0D... In a recent column about a UC Davis freshman who shot himself, I included a statistic from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Boys co... 30 Jan 2006 08:08

ping John Clarke
I have to buy a laptop in the next couple of days and I'm hoping you can give me some general advice. I sent you an e-mail but it bounced. Can you e-mail me? (pfogg(a)email.unc.edu) --Patti ... 16 Jan 2006 13:43

child with adhd and ? disorder! Any suggestions
ok here is my story. My 6 year old son has ADHD for sure but everone knows that there is something else going on. He is extremely agressive and mean. Like a temper tantrum times 10. I am in the process of gettiing him a TSS for school time but that is not an answer. The school is doing nothing but giving me an unre... 8 Dec 2005 23:41

A little Extra Help
This is just a small thing to try, but I find it very felpful for feeling focused and getting work done...earplugs, those squishy bullet shaped foam ones from CVS etc. Follow the directions and get them inserted correctly. This is not a big deal and most have probably already tried it, but I find it is very helpf... 2 Dec 2005 14:36

Twittering Gunt deserved what she got
"Twittering One" <> because my mind was shattered by that abuse? If these spams are meant to create sympathy, I can only say you are really making a mistake. I am glad that your claims were not given any credibility. You deserve nothing. ... 3 Nov 2005 17:41

stimulant medicines
What are the stimulants medicines available? Cylert Ritilin Dexadrine Concerta Adderall Focalin Any Others?? ... 31 Oct 2005 03:57

Warning about "mental health related conditions"
I have ruined my life because I voluntarily saw a frinking psychiatrist! OK, its not that bad, but on a government form to get security clearance, this questions was asked... "In the last 7 years, have you consulted with a mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, etc.) or have you consu... 25 Oct 2005 22:47

University: how do I fidget RESPECTFULLY
Hi. I have just started university and have had lectures and labs There were times when I really really wanted to pace around, stand up, move my feet around... because it would really help me pay attention BUT I don't want the teachers to think I am being disrespectful. Any ideas anyone? would appreciate it... 7 Oct 2005 20:01