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<blockquote data-quote="NOLA" data-source="post: 69134" data-attributes="member: 3515"><p>I think DDD & Ephchap call it like they see it - or more appropriately, like it is. It is very painfull to watch our children morph into something we never in our wildest dreams thought possible. I also struggle with thinking it must be something that has been overlooked/undiagnosed, something that is masked, and I secretly hold on to hope that my boy is different, he's not a typical 'druggie underachiever' he's gifted but hes not comfortable with that pressure - he just goes to the beat of a different drum. But, I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that he's one of so, so many. The only real difference is he's mine and my heart aches. Im not saying you are grasping at straws but just think about it.</p><p></p><p>It seems to me that every parent on this particular board has a child with ADD or ADHD at a minimum, and as we all now know that is rarely a stand-alone diagnosis. The sad fact of the matter is it doesnt matter. Ive had ADD all my life (I didnt know it till my son was diagnosed and I learned more about it) and thanks to Adderall I do feel a bit better, more focused and clear headed but it wasnt a free pass for all of my past failings. As CAmom said, the so-called authorities that be, dont show any special sympathies for that the work-place doesnt give you special treatment and you certainly dont get an excuse for what our kids are doing. </p><p></p><p>Now, with that said, please consul me on my latest post :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NOLA, post: 69134, member: 3515"] I think DDD & Ephchap call it like they see it - or more appropriately, like it is. It is very painfull to watch our children morph into something we never in our wildest dreams thought possible. I also struggle with thinking it must be something that has been overlooked/undiagnosed, something that is masked, and I secretly hold on to hope that my boy is different, he's not a typical 'druggie underachiever' he's gifted but hes not comfortable with that pressure - he just goes to the beat of a different drum. But, I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that he's one of so, so many. The only real difference is he's mine and my heart aches. Im not saying you are grasping at straws but just think about it. It seems to me that every parent on this particular board has a child with ADD or ADHD at a minimum, and as we all now know that is rarely a stand-alone diagnosis. The sad fact of the matter is it doesnt matter. Ive had ADD all my life (I didnt know it till my son was diagnosed and I learned more about it) and thanks to Adderall I do feel a bit better, more focused and clear headed but it wasnt a free pass for all of my past failings. As CAmom said, the so-called authorities that be, dont show any special sympathies for that the work-place doesnt give you special treatment and you certainly dont get an excuse for what our kids are doing. Now, with that said, please consul me on my latest post [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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