I have ADHD-inattentive and I'm on Strattera for it. I don't want to be on this medication for the rest of my life, it's only $26 with my insurance since I still get my parent's insurance while I'm in college. Once I graduate in a year, though, I'll be insurance-free and the drug costs $230, something I won't be able to afford to be quite honest with you.\n\nDoes anyone have any tips to help overcome or deal with ADHD-inattentive without the need for medication?
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I have ADHD as well and I am on the same medication. I find that the medication helps me a lot, I don't know about you though. I am in college too and it is very expensive. My ADHA doctor says that a change in diet can help a lot. Try to get enough protein, check it out on the internet, search in on google or one of  those sights. good luck!
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I do think this world is becoming pill dependent.  I think, in some cases, medication is necessary, but I also think that doctor's are too quick to prescribe a pill for an ailment.  When my mother was murdered, I was obviously distraught...my primary doctor tried to get me on Effexor.  I didn't take it, and worked my issues out with a psychologist, a doctor who CANNOT prescribe medication.  Also, the whole ADHD and ADD in kids kind of bothers me.  Again, some of those children probably need the medication, but I think parents may be looking for a quick fix for there bored child.  That's just my opinion though.\n\nOh, and I'm not on any medications.
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I just have a HUGE problem with all these meds these days.\nI believe that there is a time and place for them, but only temporary because all they do is COVER UP THE PROBLEM.  You need some really good counseling to FIND AND KILL THE ROOT PROBLEM!\nMeanwhile..... tell Satan to hit the trail!!!!!!!!  Dont listen to him!
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yeah you could have Add.. they can put you on Adderall and it will help with your concentration and memory.
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All three of the medications you are on commonly cause problems with concentration and attention as do uncontrolled seizures. If your seizures are uncontrolled, and you are not tolerating your current medication well maybe its time for a change. A suggestion is to try "Keppra" (Levetiracetam). Its a fairly modern medication which I have found is comparatively strong in controlling fits but remarkably well tolerated causing alot fewer side effects than say Topamax. Many people I have seen on this have been very pleased. Ask your Neurologist about it.
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I think the best thing is to seek professional treatment, don't be afraid of the doctor, they deal w/this on a regular basis, went to school for it, it is what they do. Just remember you have a voice, and that means you do not wish to take medication, they should help find you an alternative treatment. I do feel that you have issues that you need to talk out, when you do it will make a big difference.
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i am in the same situation...i have a daughter that has adhd with mood disorder and she is on the highest medication you can give someone...(adult doses) she is on so many meds for morning,noon and night...it sucks...but she is truely out of control if she isnt on them...and yes we are extremly disciplinary so its not a parental problem....if she wasnt on the meds she wouldnt be able to go to school...the teachers cant handle her if shes off of them...if we took her off we would have to put her in a special school and that would probably be worse on her...embarressing and everything that goes with that!   i hate the fact that we have her on so many meds it could kill a horse but i dont know what else to do.i sometimes let her go without it...when shes out of school like now,but sometimes its just to much...i am not very patient with her sometimes and i hate myself for that!  but anyways i have never heard of anything outside of meds that can help with this...but i do commend you for not letting them push meds down his throat...but depending on his age and the severity of it the school may force you to or put him in a special school...
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I'm surprised that your doctor can't provide any answers. Is this a your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist? Your primary care doc may not have the best information, but if it's your psychiatrist, geez... \n\nGo back and get more specific. Ask for options or reading material. Do a Web search (www.webmd.com is a good place to start), and get your own information. Sometimes you have to take charge of your own care. \n\nYou also should ask the school about adaptive teaching for you. This is a disability and they can make accommodations. My son has ADHD and needs extra time to complete papers becuase he has trouble focusing. He also takes his exams with a headphone playing classical music. It helps keep him from getting distracted by other things in the classroom. \n\nGood luck, and I wish I could offer more insight. I know there are medications for this, but you already may be taking them. One key is to take them all the time. People with bi-polar disorder tend to drop the meds when they're in the "good mood" phase.
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Source Naturals brand migraine blocker works pretty well for me.  I also recommend going to an acupuncturist.  Some insurance companies will cover the costs, too.  Good luck, I get them too so I know how you feel...
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A) dont do it when you are tired. maybe you have ADD, and even if you don't you can go to a doctor and get medicated for it. Atteroll works quite well when studying for finals....
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Ask your parents and your school nurse whether ADD medication is for you. I don't know how you would consciously change your mind's behavior.
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My mom takes it , and has for years.  She got off of it for a while because it was hard for her to pay for it, and I offered to pay for her because I couldn't stand to be around her without it.  I think ALOT of people in my fam. take antidepressants.
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If you can't take medicine, that's too bad because most of these disorders can be alleviated in some part by medicine.  For your depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, I suggest going to a psychologist for cognitive-behavioral therapy (or perhaps some other form that may work better for you), because these disorders may not improve over time.  For attention deficit disorder, unfortunately the only treatment includes taking Ritalin.  I suggest taking away all the distractions in your room that you may obsess over and forcing yourself to study.  Punish yourself if you don't study (e.g. no TV for a week).  Make a study plan and stick to it.\n\nAre you sure you have those disorders?  Get checked by a doctor before you make such a statement and before you seek treatment.  Maybe you're just imagining things.  Why can't you take meds?  Did a doctor tell you that?  If so, go to another doctor for a second opinion. The only way you wouldn't be able to take meds is due to negative reactions to meds, and you couldn't possibly have a negative reaction to all meds, could you?
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1. 13\n2. Female\n3. I can't really remember I was 8 when I was Diagnosed, but I was looking back on some papers the other day and I was being eveluwated and I was given a Connors behavrile cheack lest and a I.Q. test and some other things that I can not remember.\n4. No because my dad doed not belive in the meds. although me mom is taking Ritlen.  Given the chance I dont thing I would take the meds. but I would try all of the other treatments that are aviable.  My faimly ignors the fact that a have a proublem, even though my grades a horrible.\n5. No...well Im in jr. high\n6. Yes sometimes I feel like a out cast and I feel unloved, but I have maney great friends that help me.\n7. I think I learn fast but I have trouble organizing it into my brain and writhing stuff out on paper.  I also get confussed eaisly and the my brain is just like a t.v. that is always flipping through the channles...all the time.\n8. Not really...sometimes I do play rough and stuff but I have never caused and serios acedents or any thing.\n\nIm sorry for any spelling/grammer mastacks that I tryped...
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I definitely have ADD.... ADHD, the inattentive type, not the hyperactive type.  I am a pediatric occupational therapist and I have a Master's degree.  My job allows me to be always moving (my body) around and keeping active.  I know if I had a desk job I would be falling asleep at work.  I would look for a career field that doesn't involve a lot of "sit at your desk and be quiet"-ness.  People with ADD/ADHD often need a lot more movement stimulation in their days in order to be functional.  If you're stuck with a desk job scenario, i would try to find opportunities for movement breaks throughout the day to re-energize your nervous system.
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Surely a physician has been prescribing this medication?  I find it difficult to believe a physician is keeping you on this medication without wanting to monitor you on a periodic basis. Whether you are medicating yourself or not, get to a physician who will evaluate your need for this medication and perhaps formulate a plan to help you deal with these awful side effects.  Get yourself to the Doc. PRONTO!!  This is heavy duty!
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I have ADHD and I'm still in school on mysenior year about to graduate.. ADHD is what it is and yea it makes your attention span short and you a little hyperactive, but him not wanting to go to school has nothing to do with his diagnosis..\nSo for some help i gave you a link below for some signs of ADHD and ODD\nAnd about staying in class yea i do sometimes when my medicine starts to wear off so i go to sleep or doodle my thoughts n stuff and it really helps