Adhd????
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I was never treat as a child for the adhd but looking back even my own mother said I had it now I have a 7 year old that has adhd. I know this I do well with out the ADHD meds as now I am an adult and I know that I only had a mild case of it. I know some people can learn to control it with out meds as you get older but others can't and have to stay on the meds. you have to look at if its a benefit of hindering you and what is best. it all goes on a case to case thing as I have other mental health disorders such as bipolar and can't live with out meds most of the time if not all.
Hi,
AD/HD/ is a lifetime disorder, for the most part, so many do find relief of symptoms by continuing to take ADD meds. Some find they can stop if they find other ways to manage their symptoms, ie exercise, meditation, therapy, working with a coach, etc.
Strattera is not an addicitive drug, but maybe it "seems" that you are dependent on it because it's actually working and alleviating your symptoms.
Your best bet is to discuss these concerns with your physician.
Hope this helps-
Terry Matlen, ACSW
www.addconsults.com
www.myADDStore.com
Author, "Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD"
basically yeah you will have adhd your whole life becuse medications do not cure adhd they relief your adhd problems. maybe in the future the dr. can find a cure for adhd. so don't give your hopes up. I have adhd and Im hearing impaired I take concerta 54mg and I wear hearing aid I hope techonogly get good that I wont have to wear hearing aids it cost alot of $$ also the meds too. take care.
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