WanderingSoul
06-07-2006, 09:48 AM
How likely is it, if a parent has it, that their child will have it?
Lately I've suspected I have it. But I also have depression (for upwards of 8 years now), and figured that the attention/concentration problems were related just to that. But just the other day I found out that my dad has ADHD, and has had it his whole life. And I've suspected my mom of having it too, because she is very forgetful and disorganized and absentminded.
So.. if my dad has it for sure.. and my mom might have it.... anyone know the percentage/likelihood of my having it?
Lately I've suspected I have it. But I also have depression (for upwards of 8 years now), and figured that the attention/concentration problems were related just to that. But just the other day I found out that my dad has ADHD, and has had it his whole life. And I've suspected my mom of having it too, because she is very forgetful and disorganized and absentminded.
So.. if my dad has it for sure.. and my mom might have it.... anyone know the percentage/likelihood of my having it?
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busterangel
06-07-2006, 01:26 PM
I am not an expert by any means, but everything I have read said that ADD and ADHD runs in families and that one parent most likely is ADD or ADHD as well as other siblings
amazonfriend
06-07-2006, 04:42 PM
YES it is in the genes!!
My daughter has it....
so does my brother, father, uncle (my fathers brother) and grandfather on the same side.
Talk to your dr. He can help you get diagnosed. Read some good books they will point you in the right direction.
My daughter has it....
so does my brother, father, uncle (my fathers brother) and grandfather on the same side.
Talk to your dr. He can help you get diagnosed. Read some good books they will point you in the right direction.
addprogrammer
06-07-2006, 10:41 PM
Numerous studies that span decades show a strong genetic link.
If a parent is ADHD the chances are greater one or more children will be also. Genes play a cruel game of Russian roulette. It may skip a generation or two and then resurface in grandchildren.
One of the most covincing studies that I read was with twins adopted by separate families. Neither adopting parent were ADHD but both twins were. And so were their biological parents. This study analyzed several sets of twins not just one. The results were the same in all case. It ruled out environmental factors as causative. That is not to say that environmental changes cannot be helpful in mitigating symptoms.
Bob
If a parent is ADHD the chances are greater one or more children will be also. Genes play a cruel game of Russian roulette. It may skip a generation or two and then resurface in grandchildren.
One of the most covincing studies that I read was with twins adopted by separate families. Neither adopting parent were ADHD but both twins were. And so were their biological parents. This study analyzed several sets of twins not just one. The results were the same in all case. It ruled out environmental factors as causative. That is not to say that environmental changes cannot be helpful in mitigating symptoms.
Bob
shautzie
06-08-2006, 01:55 PM
Hi
I saw your post and just had to reply, I Have ADD, My father has ADHD and Dsylexia and one of my sons has ADD and Dsylexia. It is common for a person who has Add to have depression or anxiety as result of having ADD. I am no expert BUT I have been tested extensively and my son also. I am now being treated for add and depression with a very small amount of medication.. I cannot tell you the diffrence along with learning modifications to help myself that it has made! It is very likely that you have had a depression due to the ADD.
If there is anything i can offer you,it is this there is a book called MOMS WITH ADD A SELF HELP GUIDE i found it at borders. It is wonderful for us moms who struggle with add and raising a family. I hope you are able to find a doctor who specializes in ADD to help you. I cannot tell you I am less stressed and alot more fun to be around now that i have gotten help! good luck let me know if i can be of any more assistance.. :wave:
I saw your post and just had to reply, I Have ADD, My father has ADHD and Dsylexia and one of my sons has ADD and Dsylexia. It is common for a person who has Add to have depression or anxiety as result of having ADD. I am no expert BUT I have been tested extensively and my son also. I am now being treated for add and depression with a very small amount of medication.. I cannot tell you the diffrence along with learning modifications to help myself that it has made! It is very likely that you have had a depression due to the ADD.
If there is anything i can offer you,it is this there is a book called MOMS WITH ADD A SELF HELP GUIDE i found it at borders. It is wonderful for us moms who struggle with add and raising a family. I hope you are able to find a doctor who specializes in ADD to help you. I cannot tell you I am less stressed and alot more fun to be around now that i have gotten help! good luck let me know if i can be of any more assistance.. :wave:
WanderingSoul
06-09-2006, 05:48 PM
Shautzie,
You found it at Borders, eh? That is where I WORK!! :) (Well, obviously not THE borders you were at.. but anyways.)
Lucky for me, I am not a mom. :) But do you think the book would still be helpful for me?
You found it at Borders, eh? That is where I WORK!! :) (Well, obviously not THE borders you were at.. but anyways.)
Lucky for me, I am not a mom. :) But do you think the book would still be helpful for me?
shautzie
06-11-2006, 03:09 AM
Hi
wandering what a great name!! Well just so you know i dont own any stock or am selling the book personally.. But i was desperate one day for some support and i came across it. I have a hard time sitting and reading it has to really be broken down or really intresting for me to pay attention to it! This had some good strategies for organizing a room or paying bills or how to handle the stress of always having the racing thoughts in your head. It has check lists but they were not long or complicated.. I think you might be able to really benifit from it.. Let me know if you need the authors name i will go dig it out for you. and if you get it let me know if you like it.. I actually read the WHOLE THING! lol, that is a big deal for me.. take care
wandering what a great name!! Well just so you know i dont own any stock or am selling the book personally.. But i was desperate one day for some support and i came across it. I have a hard time sitting and reading it has to really be broken down or really intresting for me to pay attention to it! This had some good strategies for organizing a room or paying bills or how to handle the stress of always having the racing thoughts in your head. It has check lists but they were not long or complicated.. I think you might be able to really benifit from it.. Let me know if you need the authors name i will go dig it out for you. and if you get it let me know if you like it.. I actually read the WHOLE THING! lol, that is a big deal for me.. take care
mod-anon
06-12-2006, 02:21 AM
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shautzie
06-12-2006, 01:42 PM
sorry Moderator i am new to the board.. Not sure exactly how i did that but i will try not to do it again... :D