Re: ADD Heredity

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That it’s hereditary is already pretty well established, even the doctors look for that when diagnosing – at least for me, they asked about kids and parents. The co-morbidity is also pretty well establishes, and again, with me, they have been testing for all these other things, too.

In my case –

My mother exhibited symptoms of ADHD as long as I’ve known her, AND was hospitalized for depression. My mother now has severe memory issues, but the doctors say it is *NOT Alzheimer’s*.

Her brother is a patient at a care facility – diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Their father, my grandfather, lived life FAST. They moved a LOT – Grandmother finally just left the dishes and such packed as she knew they’d be moving again soon. their final home they did stay in for several years, but I suspect lack of money forced that – they were very poor. He died at about 56, the doctors said he had the body of an 80 year old. He was a horse trader of sorts – and kept “stuff”. (VERY heavy smoker, too)

I have two sons – one has some symptoms, but is not ADHD – in fact, he’s moving VERY fast up the corporate ladder at one of the largest media companies in the country. He’s an idea person, artistic and has a degree in graphic design, minoring in marketing.

My other son is VERY ADHD and has had several other “problems”, addiction to girls, relationship issues, and is VERY VERY clever, so smart and clever, it’s cost him his ability to return to this country. A couple of agencies here would love to know how he accomplished certain things. He’s a brilliant scammer and con artist, second to none. when on ADHD meds, he’s level-headed and a good thinker and really great guy, nice as can be, a bit charming.

When he was young, his “stories” had no end, and when he started one topic, 45 minutes later he was still talking, and had changed topics a dozen times at least. But his stories did keep you listening.

Then there’s me in the middle………. VERY VERY ADHD, combined sub-type.

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