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We are big fans of your book on childhood and are expecting our second child. Do you have any advice for how to balance parents relationship after 3 years of having just one child? Any resources or suggestions welcome.
Thank you much.
Hi Dr. Hallowell,
I love your book Delivered from Distraction. Finally a book about ADD that is so accurate in its description and so empathic in its approach. Thank you so much for writing such a
helpful book. We have a 15 year old son who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. He developed a tic disorder as well last summer. His name is Michael. His psychiatrist put him on clonidine.1 mg. last summer because he has great difficulty falling asleep. This has helped a lot. He now recommends Datrona( 10mgs. patch) I was alarmed when I read in your book that you do not recommend this combination of medications. Can you please give me your input on this difficult question. I have already raised my concern with him on putting Michael on a stimulant when Michael has a tic disorder but he( the psychiatrist) feels we should try it. Please tell me your opinion on this, as I don’t want to make his tic worse or give him a dangerous combination of meds.
Thank you for your help.
Elizabeth Reed
I finally now know what my husband has been suffering with for YEARS! He is 45 years old and extremely disorganized. I saw you on Dr Phil and had never really heard about adult ADD before. When my husband and I first met in 2003, he bragged about how many cars he had totalled out and how many traffic tickets he had stuffed in his glove box. For the most part, he is a successful entrepreneur with extraordinary intelligence. His shortcomings include his inattention to detail, his extreme short-term memory, and many other issues surrounding his inability to focus. Hopefully, I will get him to consider the possiblity of ADD as the culprit and we can start building our options for treatment. Thank you for opening my eyes.
Dr Hallowell
I cried when I read you book (did the quiz first…lol.
It was like someone got me.
I knew from the young years…something was wrong,I am 53 not.
Schools spoke to my parents,I was not hyper just could not focus.I seen doctors in school(high school)no idea why…no one ever told me until they stuck me in a reading lab in a cubicle with a projector and my assingment came up three words at a time.I did not have a clue why I was there….I thought I was just stupid and a slow reader.
I have had problems in every area of my life but I faked it.
I worked at a bank full time as a manager…I could not add or read.I was a hard worker and I was great with people that is what got me promoted.I hid the piles of work I could not do or understand.It caught up with me.
My marriage….he did not get it until he read your book what I was all about.He said oh boy I wish I read that years ago,.He made it worse instead of helping me.A very long story there.
I struggle.I am on meds and it helps…but I am overwhelmed as always and it stops me from moving.
Too many problems at home.
How do you stop from being overwhelmed so I can get on with my life.I guess the problems were not as big as they were when I was younger.
One adult child has borderline disorder and a stressfull situation there.A husband that has cheated on me many times,and in financial big time trouble,and a sick mother that I try to take care of.
I cant breathe sometimes.I see a doctor but it is not happening fast enough.
I sit here writting this thinking I have so much to offer,great ideas,creative,fun,the drive to be sucessful,but it stops when the phone rings and the bill collector is after us,it stops when my husband does not come home,it stops when my daughters boyfriend calls and says she has taken a bottle of pills and I cant wake her up.
It is hard and I try and put this big front on.NO ONE KNOWS.I am alone in this.
Your book is my bible.It was salvation for me.I hope the school system watches for the ADD kids that are quiet sweet girls that have learning issues not just the hyper boys.
I had so many inventions pending that so many have come to be that it is sickening…
I just cant get past the idea.
I would love to write a book.I cant because I can not focus long enough,I cant spell,I miss words and letters,and I want instant gratifaction.
I was labled,a scatter brain,dumb blonde,but I never got in trouble.I feared a father that was abusive.No that is not a excuse.My siblings dont have ADD.
All I want is someone to believe in me.I have all the making to be so sucessful with my ideas….but can not do it.We need the ADD folks hook up with some investors that are looking for someone that thinks differently.
Sorry long message.I feel you need to write another book.The book should be Chapters of a Adult that suffers from ADD…childhood to teen to motherhood to meno pause…..
Cheers
I have a drop in center for youth at risk. I also recently completed a course as a family life coach. I see so many add kids at my place. I coach now parents with add kids. I have read 3 of your books, Delivered from Distraction,superparenting for add, and the childhood roots of adult happiness. You have given me a new perspective on add and parenting in general. I am working on a coaching program combining my training with the wealth of information I have gained from your books. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to reading more of your work. I wish you the best of health and continued success. I would love to meet you. You are just awesome.
Hi Doctor,
I would like to have your input about ODD. It would appear that parents and schools have a real hard time with these kids. They are really challenging. So much help is needed. As a family life coach, I see parents and kids struggling with this problem. What do you recommend? Thanks.
Dear Dr. Hallowell
I have been a fan for many years. I have ADHD/LD, primarily in the math and analysis area. Despite this, I received my master’s degree in library science and presently employed as a Professional Librarian/instructor for the past 2 1/2 years. While my librarian job is fine, I am constantly worried about the damn instruction part.
I teach a class called LIBS 100: Information to Litearcy and Research. I teach students how to conduct research through various projects & exams.
I am having problems with something called Instructional Design. I am trying to teach students in a more exciting way, but I have no idea how to do it. I have tried to read books, but just seems a waste of time. Any advice out there? Thanks
Dear Dr. Hallowell
Sorry for posting here.. I could not figure out how to create a new post. Thank you.
I have been a fan of yours for many years. I have ADHD/LD, primarily in the math and analysis area. Despite this, I received my master’s degree in library science and presently employed as a Professional Librarian/instructor for the past 2 1/2 years. While my librarian job is fine, I am constantly worried about the damn instruction part.
I teach a class called LIBS 100: Information to Litearcy and Research. I teach students how to conduct research through various projects & exams.
I am having problems with something called Instructional Design. I am trying to teach students in a more exciting way, but I have no idea how to do it. I have tried to read books, but just seems a waste of time. Any advice out there? Thanks