ADHD and Anxiety - ADD / ADHD Message Board

rebecarooni · 05-10-2002, 09:50 AM

My son is five and was recently diagnosed ADHD (mild) with borderline anxiety issues. He is extremely sensitive and cries at the drop of hat. He takes minor incidents to extremes and has a very difficult time controlling his emotions if someone or something upsets him. We coach him bu telling him it is ok to get upset, that he should try to use his words because people can't understand him when he's crying and this seems to help for a couple of days. He is on metadate CD 20mg once per day and I am truly hoing he doesn't have to go on paxcil or zoloft as well. Any ideas?

sams mum · 05-10-2002, 11:00 AM

My son has adhd but is taking ritalin,have u looked to see if this could be a sie effect from the tablets.Hope this helps.

Markie Mark · 05-13-2002, 07:48 AM

Have you tried fish oil (Omega 3 fatty acids) I know that it has really helped my emotional state, and anxiety level. It has also allowed me to reduce my dexidrine by 67%. I have a friend that has a son that also has ADHD and the fish oil has helped him.

Connor5 · 05-13-2002, 03:28 PM

Hi, I would like to know more about the fish oils. I just bought the capsules. I think I should be taking 2 a day. My 9 year old son has ADD and also anxiety. The capsules are so big, he just cannot swallow them. Have you seen the capsules that are smaller for children? Thanks in advance.

help · 05-13-2002, 11:09 PM

I take mega dosages with excellent results.
8,000mg=8g divided up for twice a day.
It's worth it for overall brain function.
It's "brain-food".