To just ask for really lovely ADHD success stories

I also have a funny, quirky ADHD child. He was diagnosed 2yrs ago and is medicated. He also takes a morning coffee and cbd oil. He succeeds in subjects that interest him. At the moment that is science and history. Remind your son that he is good at something he just needs to find what that is. My son reads historical novels (his main interest is WW I and II). He loves to tell me random facts he’s picked up about all sorts of things. he also had anxiety so i'll get random texts from him like last night "don't let water go up your nose when swimming"

I do worry about his future but he will find a way. Currently interested in becoming a lawyer.

Ds is 11. Started taking meds at 8 and it was a revelation.
He's achieving at school. Has friends. Is happy.
Have you asked your son what he thinks? That's what changed my mind (I was very reluctant). He said that he wanted to try them because it would be nice to be able to concentrate.
Ask your son x

My 13 year old. :) ASD and ADHD diagnosed when 11. I was SO reluctant to use medication but our lovely psychiatrist just said we could always stop again if it did not work.

It has worked brilliantly. he is calmer. happier. More relaxed. Fewer meltdowns. It is like the medication has helped unmask the person he always was meant to be. His grades have gone up. He is more able to cope with life generally.

I was scared of trying meds. But for us it worked. Like I said- the psych said we could stop again or change or just see how it goes. Nothing needs to be set in stone.

I have adhd. Undiagnosed until middle age. I did well in education, studied at Cambridge, went on to do a masters degree and am now a CEO. I won't lie, it has been fucking hard and my adhd has created obstacles at every step of the way. On the other hand, my adhd has given me some advantages as well, for which I am duly grateful.

My son has very severe adhd and he can only function with taking his meds - he has tried without and everything goes wrong - he could be violent and incredibly disruptive and was expelled from school at 15 when he last decided not to take his meds . Got no GCSEs

However, he restarted his meds, went to college . Worked his way up through all the qualifications needed and is now a teacher himself . He wanted to try and put right what was missing in his own school education . The knowledge and experience of his own adhd enables him to be more understanding of others - just a shame his own teachers weren’t like that !

All 3 of my children have ADHD. They are also bright, well mannered, interesting kids who make my life an absolute joy. Eldest is exceptionally clever but struggles a little with big social groups. He is the one who struggled the most with disregulation and overwhelm. However with school supports in place a lot of this disappeared and I realised it was more of a stress response of trying to 'manage' without any guidance or self awareness. Early assessment for my other two and the benefits of our parenting changes meant the other two didn't have the same emotional frustrations, although school is a bit trickier as they are also dyslexic. Still doing well though.
With 3 kids with ADHD, it's very likely one or both of us are ADHD but we are both degree educated engineers with very good jobs and strong, long lasting relationships. We've had tough times, especially early on when finding our way. However, I have very high hopes for my lot. They like themselves and each other. They know their strengths and have learned to manage their difficulties with out any shame. I spend every day in awe of my funny, empathetic, creative thinkers.
Try to get school support, join a support group. It's tough but not all doom & gloom.

ADHD family here too

I have ADHD, successful career here because it captures my attention and keeps me on a constant dopamine high (that's the key along with supportive Management who understand ADHD)

My son (6) has ADHD, struggles in school with behaviour.... well, personally I think its school who struggle to understand that being made to sit still for long periods is shit. He flourishes when he is doing something he finds interesting.

Yes, it can be frustrating, especially when our sensory needs conflict, but we just really bounce off each other.

Very excited to see how his life unfolds as he is so exciting to be around

ADHD family here, myself and my three children. Two girls in mainstream school and I'm at uni alongside completing a part time uni course.
DS1 who was the first diagnosed found life very difficult before his diagnosis but once he had his diagnosis we were able to fight and support him with skills and support to have a nice life. He's now 18 and has been successfully medicated for about 9 years. Remained in mainstream school throughout in education, smashed his GCSEs, about to finish a college course and get his a levels, has held down a little job for 2 years. Has a small circle of friends. He's funny and quirky, caring and empathetic.
My adhd makes me amazing at my job and lots of my colleagues tell me this regularly.
ADHD has a bad wrap but it's not all bad