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because i got hyperactivity disorder i cannot be blaimed for my actions.

Sorta. Hyperactive ADHD makes it harder to control impulses and the extra energy makes it harder to control some stuff. And you should absolutely be given some amount of understanding for that!
But in most cases, having a disorder doesn't mean you shouldn't try to find ways to control your actions so that they impact others less.
 
To add onto this:
I have ADHD myself, and I have worked with ADHD kids. I was able to give them more understanding than another adult might have, but they were still held accountable for bad behavior. I let them use my fidget toys, explaining that the "toys" are not to play with, they were to help them sit still for a few minutes when needed. If they misbehaved still, I took the toys away. (9 times out of 10 the fidget toys did wonders though.)
 
evenifigoalone said:
To add onto this:
I have ADHD myself, and I have worked with ADHD kids. I was able to give them more understanding than another adult might have, but they were still held accountable for bad behavior. I let them use my fidget toys, explaining that the "toys" are not to play with, they were to help them sit still for a few minutes when needed. If they misbehaved still, I took the toys away. (9 times out of 10 the fidget toys did wonders though.)
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did you adhd medication help
 
I will say that if you are having trouble controlling your ADHD symptoms, whoever is in charge of your care should be helping you look for solutions and coping skills rather than making you feel bad for having ADHD
 
holy999 said:
can you say me it
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Brother, do not fall for the lies of the enemy. A person can get away with bad behavior on earth by man perhaps the way you are saying...but let us not forget our God here and remember that everyone who has ever lived will one day stand before Christ and give an account for their life. So, no. No one is going to get away with anything.

Every single sin ever committed will be dealt with in one of two ways:
In Christ.
Apart from Christ.

You can not get over on God, so I wouldn't even try. My advice, don't trust those doctors about anything. You are to...take it to the Lord in Prayerrr...
 
Edward said:
Brother, do not fall for the lies of the enemy. A person can get away with bad behavior on earth by man perhaps the way you are saying...but let us not forget our God here and remember that everyone who has ever lived will one day stand before Christ and give an account for their life. So, no. No one is going to get away with anything.

Every single sin ever committed will be dealt with in one of two ways:
In Christ.
Apart from Christ.

You can not get over on God, so I wouldn't even try. My advice, don't trust those doctors about anything. You are to...take it to the Lord in Prayerrr...
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Ed
Have you ever been depressed?
Have you ever experienced anxiety?
Ever suffered from ADHD?

If you answer yes and can post the above,
You should thank God every day because He worked a miracle for you.

If you answer no, then please stop advising persons on this forum about stuff you know nothing about.

It could be very damaging, both physically and emotionally. I wouldn't want the responsibility.
 
I dunno 🤷‍♂️

It’d be one thing if shrinks etc. were helpful. I’m labeled with schizoaffective at the clinic schizophrenia in the community. Not a huge difference except in schizoaffective they use lower doses of less sedating antipsychotic drugs and then add stuff for mood anxiety etc. thing is…

Treatment is often punitive even draconian. I’m fortunate because now my treatment is more hands off. Med checks every 3 to 4 months counseling every 8 weeks or so. I often get picked on at the clinic. When I tried to volunteer people seemed to have some info they shouldn’t have.

What’s worse? I’m living a modest decent lifestyle thanks to Jesus and my loving long suffering parents…

And despite the mental health industry.
 
wondering said:
Ever suffered from ADHD?
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When I was a kid it was pretty obvious I had ADHD combined hyperactive/inattentive. Obvious in hindsight, anyways. Actually, people suggested to my parents that I had ADHD due to my struggles in school and behavorially. But they didn't believe ADHD was a real disorder, so they did nothing about it.

I talked non-stop. Never shut up. My nickname was motor mouth. I could never remember to wait my turn in conversations and I always blurt out answers to questions before the question was complete. That, or I would constantly talk out of turn. I didn't do it on purpose, I just forgot. I would also constantly constantly forget what I was about to say and get really frustrated about it. Not occasionally: many times in one day.
I also used to have an intense temper, which can be another ADHD trait (difficulty regulating emotions). I remember reading books and getting so angry at the characters that I'd hit the books, quite literally, or even throw them across the room.
I'd get sent to the principal's office a lot, and the school also had permission from my mom to spank me. I would have meltdowns sometimes, similar to what autistic people experience.

I can see why people might think it's just bad behavior and/or a "lack of discipline", but what about when you struggle with that stuff into adulthood where it's obviously something most people grow out of?


ADHD is considered to be a shortage of dopamine in the brain. As ADHDers, our brains have a lower baseline of dopamine than non-ADHDers. And actually, meds are incredibly effective for most ADHDers! It's actually one of the most successfully treatable and treated disorders, ever!!
 
Christ_empowered said:
I dunno 🤷‍♂️

It’d be one thing if shrinks etc. were helpful. I’m labeled with schizoaffective at the clinic schizophrenia in the community. Not a huge difference except in schizoaffective they use lower doses of less sedating antipsychotic drugs and then add stuff for mood anxiety etc. thing is…

Treatment is often punitive even draconian. I’m fortunate because now my treatment is more hands off. Med checks every 3 to 4 months counseling every 8 weeks or so. I often get picked on at the clinic. When I tried to volunteer people seemed to have some info they shouldn’t have.

What’s worse? I’m living a modest decent lifestyle thanks to Jesus and my loving long suffering parents…

And despite the mental health industry.
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Are you taking meds?
I know a schizophrenic person.
He'd be unable to live without his pills.

Let's not put all the hay into one bale.
 
evenifigoalone said:
When I was a kid it was pretty obvious I had ADHD combined hyperactive/inattentive. Obvious in hindsight, anyways. Actually, people suggested to my parents that I had ADHD due to my struggles in school and behavorially. But they didn't believe ADHD was a real disorder, so they did nothing about it.

I talked non-stop. Never shut up. My nickname was motor mouth. I could never remember to wait my turn in conversations and I always blurt out answers to questions before the question was complete. That, or I would constantly talk out of turn. I didn't do it on purpose, I just forgot. I would also constantly constantly forget what I was about to say and get really frustrated about it. Not occasionally: many times in one day.
I also used to have an intense temper, which can be another ADHD trait (difficulty regulating emotions). I remember reading books and getting so angry at the characters that I'd hit the books, quite literally, or even throw them across the room.
I'd get sent to the principal's office a lot, and the school also had permission from my mom to spank me. I would have meltdowns sometimes, similar to what autistic people experience.

I can see why people might think it's just bad behavior and/or a "lack of discipline", but what about when you struggle with that stuff into adulthood where it's obviously something most people grow out of?


ADHD is considered to be a shortage of dopamine in the brain. As ADHDers, our brains have a lower baseline of dopamine than non-ADHDers. And actually, meds are incredibly effective for most ADHDers! It's actually one of the most successfully treatable and treated disorders, ever!!
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I'd also say that depression is very treatable.
Some need only the right pill, and some should have accompanying therapy,,,but the help is real.

Actually, I believe this is true for all mental health problems. I remember what it was like before meds,,,it was a horror, both for the sick person and those around him.
 
evenifigoalone said:
Christ_empowered has talked at length about his story. Essentially, he faced malpractice at the hands of mental health professionals. (Correct me if I got that wrong, CE.)
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You're right.
And I feel sorry for what he went through,
But know what?
He's still better off than had he been sick 60 or more years ago.

And I do believe it's very helpful to know God.
But God isn't going to be doing miracles every moment of the day. We need doctors and medicine, but we also need to be smart.
 
wondering said:
I'd also say that depression is very treatable.
Some need only the right pill, and some should have accompanying therapy,,,but the help is real.

Actually, I believe this is true for all mental health problems. I remember what it was like before meds,,,it was a horror, both for the sick person and those around him.
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ADHD treatment is best when it's a mix of meds and coaching, but the meds tend to be very much a big part of it. If you are determined to have more mild ADHD, they may opt for therapy and/or an ADHD coach to help you deal with symptoms to make your life more manageable. (Instead of meds.)
 
My understanding is for some stuff, the GP can prescribe psych meds. My GP has prescribed me Ativan in the past for fear of flying.
Other stuff may need more expertise to rule out other disorders, and therefore, rule out treatments that will not work.
 
wondering said:
Ed
Have you ever been depressed?
Have you ever experienced anxiety?
Ever suffered from ADHD?

If you answer yes and can post the above,
You should thank God every day because He worked a miracle for you.

If you answer no, then please stop advising persons on this forum about stuff you know nothing about.

It could be very damaging, both physically and emotionally. I wouldn't want the responsibility.
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I hear your concern Sister. But this is something that I do know a little bit about. We will be held accountable for our actions either, in Christ or apart from Christ. Nobody gets away with anything on this earth as long as God is watching and taking notes.

Maybe you think I should have told this man, right! You are not responsible for your actions! Go wild, Lol!!?? (insert facepalm smiley)

Anything not done in faith, is sin. I think it would be bad practice to tell anyone that they will not be blamed for any reason. It's an innate sense of responsibility. Am I wrong?


Edit to add, it was three No's for me. What do I have to be depressed about? I don't have to go to work tomorrow, lol.
What is anxiety to you? I think no, but when I was a kid I got beat up as much as anyone else so I knew fear but I didint make it a life.
No adhd ever.
 
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