Comments on: Do you want to ‘stick it to ADHD’? http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/ A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mike http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-829840 Mike Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:02:21 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-829840 Hey guys, While I'm personally not offended by this advertisement, I could easy see how someone else could be. Some may think that the ad is making ADD / ADHD to be "not that big of a deal". While I have accepted my condition and live comfortably, this could offend people who struggle with this condition more than myself. The second issue i see here is that people may not want to blame every single "oops", mistake, or forgetfulness, ect on thier condition. Many times I almost feel like people consider me slightly handicapped, or treat me too nicely because they think everytime Im late, for example, it is a direct result of my ADD. While this may be the case, I'd rather be treated like everyone else. Even people on medication for ADD will make mistakes like everyone else. This could translate into perhaps people blaming all thier problems on the condition. I personally believe everyone needs to be responsible. Mistakes happen, but I think that everyone needs to understand thier condition and live in a way that helps them. Medication helps me but I found out that medication+personal effort = better results. I hope this post doesn't offend anyone here. It was nice to read everyone elses opinions. This is my first post here, don't wanna get off on the wrong foot! Mike, 20, diagnosed 5 years ago. Hey guys,
While I’m personally not offended by this advertisement, I could easy see how someone else could be. Some may think that the ad is making ADD / ADHD to be “not that big of a deal”. While I have accepted my condition and live comfortably, this could offend people who struggle with this condition more than myself. The second issue i see here is that people may not want to blame every single “oops”, mistake, or forgetfulness, ect on thier condition. Many times I almost feel like people consider me slightly handicapped, or treat me too nicely because they think everytime Im late, for example, it is a direct result of my ADD. While this may be the case, I’d rather be treated like everyone else. Even people on medication for ADD will make mistakes like everyone else. This could translate into perhaps people blaming all thier problems on the condition. I personally believe everyone needs to be responsible. Mistakes happen, but I think that everyone needs to understand thier condition and live in a way that helps them. Medication helps me but I found out that medication+personal effort = better results.

I hope this post doesn’t offend anyone here. It was nice to read everyone elses opinions. This is my first post here, don’t wanna get off on the wrong foot!

Mike, 20, diagnosed 5 years ago.

]]> By: Brydon http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-117208 Brydon Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:17:16 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-117208 An ADDer here with a bit of a soft spot for good ads. This ad doesn't offend me in the slightest, but I don't think it's very original. Its 'bad punniness' I'd say speaks to the often quirky sense of humour general inherent in those with ADD. I'd have been a bit darker or more clever. "I'm stuck with it so I might as well stick it" or "Clumsy you, not paying attention again - will you ever get it right - all those cuts and scrapes you single handedly keep 'Band-aid' in business (good for something any way, you say). Try our patch for all those add woes, blah blah blah (and stick it to band-aid?). An ADDer here with a bit of a soft spot for good ads. This ad doesn’t offend me in the slightest, but I don’t think it’s very original.

Its ‘bad punniness’ I’d say speaks to the often quirky sense of humour general inherent in those with ADD.

I’d have been a bit darker or more clever. “I’m stuck with it so I might as well stick it” or “Clumsy you, not paying attention again – will you ever get it right – all those cuts and scrapes you single handedly keep ‘Band-aid’ in business (good for something any way, you say). Try our patch for all those add woes, blah blah blah (and stick it to band-aid?).

]]> By: Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-23264 Dr. Kenny Handelman Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:18:35 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-23264 Hi, Thanks for the report of your story. Getting picked up with adult ADD can make a huge difference in your life. I hear you about the marketing - I find it 'edgy', but also they are marketing to kids and teens, not adults. Thanks for sharing, Dr. Kenny Hi,
Thanks for the report of your story.
Getting picked up with adult ADD can make a huge difference in your life.
I hear you about the marketing – I find it ‘edgy’, but also they are marketing to kids and teens, not adults.
Thanks for sharing,
Dr. Kenny

]]> By: Smith http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-23191 Smith Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:35:50 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-23191 I am middle-aged and have been treated off and on for depression for almost twenty years. I started back on anti-depressents last winter. I didn't want to, but basically gave up on 'getting my life in order' yet one more time. I started to become concerned about what my retirement would be like. I was very tired of life being survival instead of, at least at times, content or happy. I am not rich, but comfortable. I have wonderful, healthy, happy children and grandchildren. I have a stressful job, but work with some great people. So what is wrong? About a month ago, during a follow up visit to my (relatively new) doctor, he suggested that I may have ADD, that I do some research, and get back with him the following week. I took an online assessment. I cried off and on for a week. When I told the doctor that, he initially thought I was upset because I have this. Actually, I was relieved to finally understand and for this condition to have a name, and a hope for treatment. Those tears were tears of joy. OK, now the question: I don't like the marketing at all. It trivializes a serious matter. But then, I basically don't like drug companies marketing to anyone because I think 'creating a market' for drugs should not be treated like creating a market for pet rocks or hula hoops or whatever. Daytrana's literature is 100% for children. When I stick that patch on my 'hip' which is more like a spare tire or love handle, I think: well, I'm sure Shire didn't anticipate this!! (So I gues they are missing their market?) I don't know why my doctor presribed this particular medication, but we're going to try it for ninety days. But I don't like their marketing. Yeah, be sure and remove your patch at 4:00 PM so you'll be ready for homeowrk and bedtime...whatever. I am middle-aged and have been treated off and on for depression for almost twenty years. I started back on anti-depressents last winter. I didn’t want to, but basically gave up on ‘getting my life in order’ yet one more time. I started to become concerned about what my retirement would be like. I was very tired of life being survival instead of, at least at times, content or happy. I am not rich, but comfortable. I have wonderful, healthy, happy children and grandchildren. I have a stressful job, but work with some great people. So what is wrong? About a month ago, during a follow up visit to my (relatively new) doctor, he suggested that I may have ADD, that I do some research, and get back with him the following week. I took an online assessment. I cried off and on for a week. When I told the doctor that, he initially thought I was upset because I have this. Actually, I was relieved to finally understand and for this condition to have a name, and a hope for treatment. Those tears were tears of joy. OK, now the question: I don’t like the marketing at all. It trivializes a serious matter. But then, I basically don’t like drug companies marketing to anyone because I think ‘creating a market’ for drugs should not be treated like creating a market for pet rocks or hula hoops or whatever. Daytrana’s literature is 100% for children. When I stick that patch on my ‘hip’ which is more like a spare tire or love handle, I think: well, I’m sure Shire didn’t anticipate this!! (So I gues they are missing their market?) I don’t know why my doctor presribed this particular medication, but we’re going to try it for ninety days. But I don’t like their marketing. Yeah, be sure and remove your patch at 4:00 PM so you’ll be ready for homeowrk and bedtime…whatever.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-15151 Lisa Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:33:32 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-15151 Hi, My son has been on aprox. 5 different medications, and none seem to work. This all started when he was in grade 1....he is now in grade 6 ! Severely labelled at school as a bad ass (excuse the term), and is falsely accused of many a thing ...recently: stealing "subway" lunches at school. I have had it, and am at my whits end! I had even spoken to the Surintendant of the school along with my husband one night when I had sent an e-mail asking him to call us ... I am at the point where I am going to go to the media with this. My son is failling his year, and I am at war with the school. Hi,

My son has been on aprox. 5 different medications, and none seem to work. This all started when he was in grade 1….he is now in grade 6 ! Severely labelled at school as a bad ass (excuse the term), and is falsely accused of many a thing …recently: stealing “subway” lunches at school. I have had it, and am at my whits end! I had even spoken to the Surintendant of the school along with my husband one night when I had sent an e-mail asking him to call us … I am at the point where I am going to go to the media with this. My son is failling his year, and I am at war with the school.

]]> By: Steven Tullis http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-1173 Steven Tullis Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:20:23 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-1173 I like Addrall xr my self. One in the morn. One at night. I personally dont like anything sticking to my skin. Heard to many bad things about Ritalin I like Addrall xr my self. One in the morn. One at night. I personally dont like anything sticking to my skin. Heard to many bad things about Ritalin

]]> By: Corey http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-1172 Corey Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:17:45 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-1172 We have used some form of ADHD medicine for the last 4 years with our son. He would not be where he is at today if it were not for the medicine. He is a bright boy, respected at school and is excelling at other things like piano and cub scouts. That being said I would NEVER go back to not having medicine for him. We did try the patch for oh... 3 days.... The doctor did the calculation from Concerta 36mg to the patch and it definately did not work as well. After the 3 days we talked to his teacher about how it was working and decided to go back to Concerta 36mg. We believe however that his body is metabolizing the drug faster than the manufacturer advertises... he is now on the 54mg and it lasts til about 7:30pm which is perfect for homework etc. We did try to goto some behavioral medicine, but it was WAY too expensive... it was over $100 each visit... which is crazy. I dont know what else to do on that however as we have done the CHADD training etc. We have used some form of ADHD medicine for the last 4 years with our son. He would not be where he is at today if it were not for the medicine. He is a bright boy, respected at school and is excelling at other things like piano and cub scouts. That being said I would NEVER go back to not having medicine for him.

We did try the patch for oh… 3 days…. The doctor did the calculation from Concerta 36mg to the patch and it definately did not work as well. After the 3 days we talked to his teacher about how it was working and decided to go back to Concerta 36mg. We believe however that his body is metabolizing the drug faster than the manufacturer advertises… he is now on the 54mg and it lasts til about 7:30pm which is perfect for homework etc.

We did try to goto some behavioral medicine, but it was WAY too expensive… it was over $100 each visit… which is crazy. I dont know what else to do on that however as we have done the CHADD training etc.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-1129 Tammy Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:44:26 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-1129 I think that "stick it to ADHD" is just another way to get us to drug our kids. My son is ADHD and we are helping him by teaching him proper nutrition. There is no cure for ADHD, but with the proper food and a high protein breakfast in the morning with the vitamins, minerals and nutirents that the kids need, they can have a good day without being given ritalin in any form. I think that “stick it to ADHD” is just another way to get us to drug our kids. My son is ADHD and we are helping him by teaching him proper nutrition. There is no cure for ADHD, but with the proper food and a high protein breakfast in the morning with the vitamins, minerals and nutirents that the kids need, they can have a good day without being given ritalin in any form.

]]> By: Foutoun http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Foutoun Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:08:37 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-1005 I was negatively influanced when i read it, and I got far away with the meaning, I don't think that what they really want for an Add. I like the "band-aid " idea too. I was negatively influanced when i read it, and I got far away with the meaning, I don’t think that what they really want for an Add.

I like the “band-aid ” idea too.

]]> By: Rita Firkus http://www.addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/comment-page-1/#comment-986 Rita Firkus Sat, 04 Nov 2006 04:10:53 +0000 http://addadhdblog.com/do-you-want-to-stick-it-to-adhd/#comment-986 I think "stick it to ADHD" is an attention getter, however I do agree it it a little strong for me. It denotes something negative, but more than that it implies that ADHD may be cured or stopped and that is simply misleading. I think “stick it to ADHD” is an attention getter, however I do agree it it a little strong for me. It denotes something negative, but more than that it implies that ADHD may be cured or stopped and that is simply misleading.

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