I have ADHD, but my parents don't believe in it.?!
Question: I have ADHD like symptoms, but there is no way of knowing. My parents would never agree to any clinical treatment for the disorder, if I have it. I am in need of something to help me. How do I get the treatment I potentially need. My parents abide their lives by chinese medicine, and herbs.
Answers: I have ADHD like symptoms, but there is no way of knowing. My parents would never agree to any clinical treatment for the disorder, if I have it. I am in need of something to help me. How do I get the treatment I potentially need. My parents abide their lives by chinese medicine, and herbs.
ADHD just means that you have several symptoms on a list. It's not a specific medical condition. Having said that, it can be very difficult to live with.
One thing that can help is writing down everything you need to do and going by that list all the time.
Also, try talking to the school counselor. Sometimes the school may talk to parents and offer support.
What are your symptoms? Many kids are misdiagnosed as having ADHD and really have a parasite that causes those symptoms, or are extremely gifted (and bored) or are just very active but not really attention deficit.
If you have ADHD and your parents only use Chinese Medicine, then try taking something, that they approve of ofcourse, that will make you feel calm. That'll help you.
well first consult your doctor about it..
then get your doctor to talk to your parents about it..mayb
they'll understand if they hear it from a doctor.
good luck!
I had the same problem. i learned other ways of calming myself down sounds crazy but coffee strate coffee is a mild stimulet it might help alittle. When your 18 (if not already) go to a free health clinic. Talk to your school counselor if your in school they might be able to talk to your parents or get you tested through the school with an iep individualized education plan. even if your parents dont agree atleast he or she will know and be able to help you alittle bit in school.
SO DO I!!!
Next check up, tell your doctor. Your parents are idiots not using medical drugs. ADHD is not too serious in most people, but it helps me do better in school. Tell your parents that chinese medicine and herbs might have been the "thing" a few thousand years ago, but today people see doctors.
Your parents way is more than likely better than anything that a Doctor could do for you. Talk to them about it try thier way and if you still don't think it works when you move out you can take all the meds you want....