Reply To: Help me – Help my son

[angelicdemon]

I’m not sure how it might feel for adults finding out they have ADD/ADHD. I’m 22yrs old and my parents took me to the doctor for an assessment when i was like around the age of 5.

That’s the same way how me and my sister are.We are 100% complete opposites,lol. My mom was also the same with the stress and worrying.With out her getting on to me all the time i probably wouldn’t have done as well as I did from per-school-high school.Also i would probably be in much worse shape so i really appreciate all the times she would push me to do things.

Honestly if he really does think he might have ADD/ADHD he really should see a doctor to confirm it.It’s much better to know than to never know.

The last time i saw a doctor for any type of  assessment thing it’s really nothing to freak out over.Mainly just answer some questions and talk to the doctor and then hear what he thinks.Even if the doctor tells y’all that he does have ADD/ADHD It doesn’t mean the end of the world.

Just remind him not to think that if they say he does that it doesn’t make him any dumber or smarter if that’s one thing he’s worried about.It doesn’t change your life to much just some small changes.To me the biggest part having ADD/ADHD really impacts is school,relationships,and jobs.Even then with school just having a tutor can be a big help with grades and dealing with school.Relationships just need let the other person know and educate them about it.The job part is trying to get out there,be on time,do what the boss wants,and not wander around.

If your still badly worried then i think you should both talk to a therapist.Atm i see a therapist and the dude is freaken awesome and super helpful.He’s helped me be more open and honest with my parents than i have in my entire life.Me and my parents still aren’t really buddy buddy but we talk much better.

I hope i was helpful in some ways and wasn’t to off topic,lol.

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