Comments on: Welcome to the new www.DrHallowell.com! http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/ A resource about ADD, ADHD, and mental health Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:04:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: nancy cohn http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-16471 nancy cohn Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:32:22 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-16471 Hi I enjoyed your virtual video. Its really helpful to my spouse and I. My question is: I am a 49 year old female and was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease-that is intolerance to Gluten e.g.protein found in wheat,barley, and oats. Since, being on a gluten free diet I am healthier,less anxious and depressed. I have ADD and wonder what your thoughts are about the relationship between celiac disease(which is now 1 out of 133 individuals) and ADD? The ADD is still there and has obviously affected my ability to attend etc. I do find that my executive functioning skills have been really challenged. That is because I have to preplan my meals when away from home. I do like the emotional intelligence and creativity with ADD. Fortunately, its a skill that can't be outsourced. I do however wonder about celiac and ADD. Thank you in advance for your response. Nancy Cohn,PSY.D Hi
I enjoyed your virtual video. Its really helpful to my spouse and I. My question is: I am a 49 year old female and was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease-that is intolerance to Gluten e.g.protein found in wheat,barley, and oats. Since, being on a gluten free diet I am healthier,less anxious and depressed. I have ADD and wonder what your thoughts are about the relationship between celiac disease(which is now 1 out of 133 individuals) and ADD? The ADD is still there and has obviously affected my ability to attend etc. I do find that my executive functioning skills have been really challenged. That is because I have to preplan my meals when away from home. I do like the emotional intelligence and creativity with ADD. Fortunately, its a skill that can’t be outsourced. I do however wonder about celiac and ADD. Thank you in advance for your response.

Nancy Cohn,PSY.D

]]> By: Tom http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-16267 Tom Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:04:54 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-16267 Hello Dr. Hallowell, I'm halfway through Delivered from Distraction. The book matches me exactly. However, the book also FRUSTRATES THE HECK out of me, because you continue to reference the wonders of medication; but my problem is I got addicted and dependent on stimulants (Ritalin, then tried Concerta, and even Provigil). I am an alcoholic as well, went through treatment, etc. So, what does an ADHD / addict do??!!! Therapy isn't helping that much either, and I'm getting desperate. Thank You Hello Dr. Hallowell,

I’m halfway through Delivered from Distraction. The book matches me exactly. However, the book also FRUSTRATES THE HECK out of me, because you continue to reference the wonders of medication; but my problem is I got addicted and dependent on stimulants (Ritalin, then tried Concerta, and even Provigil). I am an alcoholic as well, went through treatment, etc. So, what does an ADHD / addict do??!!!

Therapy isn’t helping that much either, and I’m getting desperate.
Thank You

]]> By: Mom http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-16261 Mom Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:28:42 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-16261 Dr. Hallowell, We desperately need your help. My son in Los Angeles, CA is desperate. He has ADD and has read your books which told his story and realizes he needs help. He can't keep up financially. His son has major medical expenses, and the cost of living in LA is unbelieveable. He is desparate and gambling. Just lost a lot. I fear for his wellbeing!! Where do you go in LA to find proper help for ADD and gambling? We live in midwest...should we go out there now? Dr. Hallowell,
We desperately need your help. My son in Los Angeles, CA is desperate. He has ADD and has read your books which told his story and realizes he needs help. He can’t keep up financially. His son has major medical expenses, and the cost of living in LA is unbelieveable. He is desparate and gambling. Just lost a lot. I fear for his wellbeing!! Where do you go in LA to find proper help for ADD and gambling? We live in midwest…should we go out there now?

]]> By: stephen http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-6981 stephen Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:26:25 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-6981 William, while we aren't able to recommend individual Doctors outside of the Hallowell Centers, we put together a list of places to help you find someone in your area: <a href="http://www.drhallowell.com/add-adhd/referrals/" rel="nofollow">http://www.drhallowell.com/add-adhd/referrals/</a> Good Luck! William, while we aren’t able to recommend individual Doctors outside of the Hallowell Centers, we put together a list of places to help you find someone in your area: http://www.drhallowell.com/add-adhd/referrals/
Good Luck!

]]> By: Yaeli http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-6219 Yaeli Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:56:45 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-6219 Hi Dr. Hallowell, I'm reading "Driven to distruction" (in Hebrew) and recognize mysely almoust in every page since childhood till today (I'm 40, acheiving nothing no matter how hard I try- life is chaos). My question is how to get started?! I live in Israe and unless you are coming to Israel (soon..:))I don't know who to trust. I am told to be tested in BRC (long or short?..). there is Albaum method to detect and treat...I'm possitive it should be an ADD expert but should it be a pscyetrest, niroligist. Can you recomend something in Israel? Thank you for your book and sorry for my English...All the best, Yaeli P.s. Hi Dr. Hallowell,
I’m reading “Driven to distruction” (in Hebrew) and recognize mysely almoust in every page since childhood till today (I’m 40, acheiving nothing no matter how hard I try- life is chaos). My question is how to get started?! I live in Israe and unless you are coming to Israel (soon..:))I don’t know who to trust. I am told to be tested in BRC (long or short?..). there is Albaum method to detect and treat…I’m possitive it should be an ADD expert but should it be a pscyetrest, niroligist.
Can you recomend something in Israel? Thank you for your book and sorry for my English…All the best, Yaeli
P.s.

]]> By: william http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-5230 william Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:21:54 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-5230 How does a 36 year old mail find a Dr. familiar with adult ADD when one does not have insurance? I live in the Denver area. How does a 36 year old mail find a Dr. familiar with adult ADD when one does not have insurance? I live in the Denver area.

]]> By: Elen Castellanos http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-3123 Elen Castellanos Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:46:04 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-3123 Hi Dr. Hallowell! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed speaking to Dr. Pliner. I was at the April Enrichment weekend in Washington D.C.with my husband and my son, Frankie. We made the decision to have Frankie complete the Cogmed program and wanted to go through the Hallowell Center. Dr. Pliner was so helpful! Frankie just started the program this week. We are looking forward to great results for him. I will keep you posted. Hi Dr. Hallowell! I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed speaking to Dr. Pliner. I was at the April Enrichment weekend in Washington D.C.with my husband and my son, Frankie. We made the decision to have Frankie complete the Cogmed program and wanted to go through the Hallowell Center. Dr. Pliner was so helpful! Frankie just started the program this week. We are looking forward to great results for him. I will keep you posted.

]]> By: Dr Hallowell http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-1985 Dr Hallowell Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:12:34 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-1985 Shawn, Yes, medication might be helpful. What you ought to do is see a doctor who understands adult ADD and book an appointment. These doctors aren't easy to find, but they do exist. You might start with your primary care doctor for a referral. When you find a doctor, interview him/her first and ask how extensive their experience is in treating ADD in adults. It is well worth your time to find a good specialist. You could also come to my center in New York or in the Boston area if you'd like to Shawn, Yes, medication might be helpful. What you ought to do is see a doctor who understands adult ADD and book an appointment. These doctors aren’t easy to find, but they do exist. You might start with your primary care doctor for a referral. When you find a doctor, interview him/her first and ask how extensive their experience is in treating ADD in adults. It is well worth your time to find a good specialist. You could also come to my center in New York or in the Boston area if you’d like to

]]> By: Shawn http://www.drhallowell.com/blog/welcome-to-the-new-www-drhallowell-com/comment-page-1/#comment-1764 Shawn Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:37:32 +0000 http://wp.drhallowell.com/?p=998#comment-1764 Dr. Hallowell, Can you give some insight as to how medications can benefit people. Does it help you focus just at a micro-level on specific tasks or at a macro level as well. I have always been a person who has been able to excel with ADD and be very successful, but I get bored very easily -especially with jobs. I find myself at 40 looking at a bunch of jobs that I have held over the years and not at a career because I can't stay with any one thing long enough. Would medication help with that kind of a macro level issue? Anything that you could recommend that I read on the subject would be great. I have read 3 of your books which have been very helpful in indentifying and explaining many of my behaviors and traits over the past 40 years. Thanks for the help. Dr. Hallowell,
Can you give some insight as to how medications can benefit people. Does it help you focus just at a micro-level on specific tasks or at a macro level as well. I have always been a person who has been able to excel with ADD and be very successful, but I get bored very easily -especially with jobs. I find myself at 40 looking at a bunch of jobs that I have held over the years and not at a career because I can’t stay with any one thing long enough. Would medication help with that kind of a macro level issue? Anything that you could recommend that I read on the subject would be great. I have read 3 of your books which have been very helpful in indentifying and explaining many of my behaviors and traits over the past 40 years. Thanks for the help.

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