Posted by Kath on August 14, 2000, at 10:09:22
In reply to Re: Adult ADD/ADHD --Kath, posted by jane on August 12, 2000, at 22:33:00
Hi Jane - Pretty frustrating, isn't it? My son is extremely intelligent too & could do so much with his life. There was also a divorce involved in my case. His dad left just before he entered kindergarten. Your counsellor sounds PERFECT! I'd love that to be our situation. Hopefully, something positive will come out of the. I hope your son isn't into drugs. Mine is - did marijuana pretty well daily for about 1 1/2 years. I think he was "self-medicating".
I hope things improve for you. Take care, Kath
> > Hi there - I read your post with interest, because my 16-yr-old son is ADD. I never know, when dealing with him whether he's acting (or NOT acting) like he does (or doesn't) because of ADD or because he's being lazy, irresponsible, etc.
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> Kath - boy you said everything that I've been dealing with. My son is 17yr, and "mildly ADD,non-hyperactive. He's failed 11th grade and with two weeks to go, refuses to accept that. But my biggest problem is understanding what part of him is ADD, what is laziness, and what is being child of divorce very dysfunctional family. He is in weekly counselling w/ PhD specializes in teens/ADD; and I go on another day with or without my son as requested by my son and shrink. But I'm emotionally exhausted, seeing this smart loving kid who seems lost in life. I guess I don't have a specific question except wanting to touch base. jane
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