Our daughter has been diagnosed as having attachment disorder, ADHD,
Bi-polar disorder and learning disabilities. We adopted her at age 2 from
a neglectful / abusive home and she has aquired these diagnoses? over
the years. We are having a difficult time now at age 15 which lead me to
your web site. She definitely fits the "rabbit" ADHD definition. My
question is can a child have multiple diagnoses? and would the
treatments be as stated in your summaries?
Thank You

Wow. Your daughter, and your family, certainly have a lot to deal with.

I wrote you one letter that I have deleted, and now I'm on a second. Here is my
concern:

Your daughter, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is in a much higher risk group than
an individual with ADHD. So let me ask you a few clarifying questions before I recommend
anything other than "see your doctor, take your meds, etc"

Is there a particular reason that you are looking into the VAXA formulas, rather then
prescription medications? Is there a story behind this journey of yours?

Who made the diagnosis? This is a very long list. And, rarely is ADHD a comorbid
condition with bipolar disorder. Typically it is one or the other. If it is bipolar
disorder, there would be symptoms of ADHD, but ADHD would not be diagnosed. The bipolar
disorder would be diagnosed by itself, and would be treated for itself. And the treatment
for bipolar disorder is different than for ADHD (mood stabilizers and antidepressants vs
stimulants).

Having a really great, and accurate, diagnosis is really critical here, or the treatment
will be less than effective (maybe even a problem) and you will waste a lot of time and
money while getting nowhere.

Would you be willing to tell me more of how you have gotten to this point, at least in
terms of doctors, therapists, diagnoses, medications, therapy, etc etc?

Thanks

Doug Cowan