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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The person that said ADHD was the underlying issue is not lying. Many girls that had teen anxiety get diagnosed with ADHD as adults.

It’s a real thing [/quote]

If you do start medication, this is very much something to watch for. Our developmental pediatrician explained to us that for many kids, the hyper-vigalance of anxiety provides a check that keeps ADHD symptoms under control. When you remove the anxiety, you may also remove that control and the ADHD will come through. [/quote]

Exactly.  Just because the underlying cause is probably ADHD doesn't mean you don't medicate.  But the fact is that girls are VERY good at coping with ADHD symptoms and appearing normal in early school.  Once puberty hits and schools gets more complex with more/harder classes, you start to see what you and even your DD will think is anxiety.  I mean because really, being a new hormonal girl is INCREDIBLY hard.  Boys get mean and girls get meaner and you feel like everything is not what it once was and your body and your mind is out of control.  You are being judged 24/7 and peer pressure on top of trying to appear in control when your ADHD has other plans, is terrifying.

Therapy alone will never work for kids like this.  They need structure, exercise, and a ton of downtime to de-stress.  They need 9-10hrs of sleep, great nutrition, and a lot of natural supplements.  And if that isn't working, try an anti-anxiety med.  But also look for a full ADHD evaluation and rule that out too.  [/quote]

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