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Posted by Rainee on July 8, 2003, at 8:55:30
My friend has a 10 year old that was diagnosed ADHD. He takes time Ritalin. His Mother doesn't tell the Dr everything about his behaviors and I'm trying to help her put it together. Is it a part of ADHD to be have OCD? He is so attached to the weather channel and that's all he watches and worries about the weather all the time. He just seems to be on a different plane than others. His mother has OCD but won't get help.
The child has no friends and it's to the point where no one wants to come around because of the constant fighting in the house. I want to support her but it's hard when I don't think she tells the Dr the straight story.Thanks
Posted by fallsfall on July 8, 2003, at 12:13:10
In reply to questions about a child diagnosed with ADHD, posted by Rainee on July 8, 2003, at 8:55:30
I'm not an ADHD or OCD expert, but I agree with you that she needs to be honest and open with the doctor. The way I think about it is this: If I don't give my doctor all of the information then he can't make the right decisions for my health. Maybe you can find out what she is afraid of. If she is afraid that the doctor will think they are nuts, the doctor has heard many stories like hers, and many worse. If she is afraid to admit it to herself (though it sounds like she talks about it with you), she can't move forward until she knows where she is. Is she unhappy with her life? With her son's life? It won't get better until it is treated. Best of luck to you. You are a good friend.
The weather stuff sounds like he needs to see a therapist to me. OCD or not, it sounds like it is interfering with his life.
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