Thank you

I personally do not believe ADHD is a mental illness. There was a recent study from NIDA authored by Nora Volk, I think it was just published this Sept., about a definite biological source of ADHD behavior. Specifically lower levels of dopamine receptors which lowered a persons response to reward and punishment type feedback.

While I am sure they will look for a way to increase the amount of dopanine receptors in people with ADHD I think I’ll pass. Despite the problems I have and hurdles I have to overcome I kind of like the idea that I am less likely to easily fall prey to classical conditioning methods.

I’m just blogging about things I go through every day. I’m sorry if it sounds like I’m complaining but, I want people to know that living with someone who is add/adhd is no picnic.

You’re right…you all are passionate driven people.

I wish I had your energy.

I have adult adhd, primarily the inattentive variation. I am a grad student(psychology and social work), husband, and soon to be father… your blog posts are self-injurying. You may think that I’m one to talk, but you talk about adhd like its a curse, and that your son can’t help himself and he is disabled. If you keep looking for ways to explain your son’s issues through the scope of disease; you will always find disease.

There are a number of ways to deal with adult ad/hd… and we aren’t just some freaks… the way you illustrate it in your blog. You probably won’t agree with how i feel about your post…I’m surprised my underachieving ability is able to write a coherent thought, but here I am.

I understand; you want a sounding board to scream out your frustrations with dealing w/ adhd people… awesome!

Don’t bill your blog as some place people can talk about adhd and grow when all you do is COMPLAIN.

We are not victims.

Exercise. Eating a healthy Whole food diet… and if need be medication is and has been working wonders… here’s a secret: most of the innovative minds of our generation if you look into their daily living they were candidates for adhd…. o yeah, and most ceo’s and entrepreneurs… so save it.

People w/ adhd are passion driven… maybe he can’t stay on task because what he’s doing is boring…

or… this might be crazy…. because his support system thinks he’s an ill man who can’t reach his goals..

also, the NUMBER 1 way… as a social worker/ psych major to cope with mental illness isn’t coaching or therapy, the reason ADD STRENGTHS listed coaching first is because they want your money.

The best way is to change your diet and exercise, and to have a gratitude journal. I can show you the journal articles and professionals(not “coaches”) to prove it.

If I sound hostile, its meant that way. He has to take responsibility for his life. Agreed. You are his loving mother agreed. But if you are his primary source of mentoring and all you want to do is talk about how something is “wrong” with him.. he is more liable to fall into these traps.

LIke i said, I have read what he did to you and I’m sorry that y’all got into a physical altercation, but two wrongs don’t make it right.