By the way, do make sure that the doc you are seeing is well versed in ADHD. Many of them are not. If you are not sure, ask around.

On your own, there are 2 things you can do. (1) make sure your daughter is involved in regular physical exercises (such as brisk walking, jogging etc. The key is to do it REGULARLY, and (2) double check on her diet/nutritional intake by comparing it with this article:

and the one which touches on ADHD diet.

Abilify is an anti psychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

ADHD treatment includes some combinations of medications, behaviour modifications, life style changes, and counseling.

For both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, the right medication can go a long way in the treatment of the disorder. The most commonly prescribed ADD medications belong to a class of drugs known as stimulants. But while stimulant drugs can improve the symptoms of ADHD, they don’t represent a total cure.

Stimulant medications used for ADD/ADHD include:

* methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)
* amphetamines (Adderall)
* dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
* dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)

As their name indicates, stimulants work by stimulating the central nervous system. In particular the ADD stimulant drugs increase dopamine levels in the brain, either by releasing the neurotransmitter directly or blocking its reuptake. Although counterintuitive, stimulants actually have a calming effect on people with ADD/ADHD. They help curb hyperactivity, increase attention and focus, and reduce impulsive behaviors.

~Take care

try fish oil

my oly problem with abilify is it too new to really know the effects of it long term for different mental issues. my cousin was on it and had to go off it cos it made her worse.

i **** to say it, but you kid is nothing more than a science experiment at this point.. i would not let them put my child on it, but that’s me…. if you trust her doctor, then see if it helps…. it may turn out to really help her and you will bee happy they put her on it… but it really varies from person to person.