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Long story short my boss wanted to get me a watch for my 10 year at the company. I said that's cool but I don't really wear watches...so I asked for this instead!





It's a PRS custom 24 CE S2. It's my first brand new guitar and my first new guitar since 2006! Can't wait to play the crap out of it later!!! Thanks for looking guys.

-Mike-


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And I was hoping it was Hobbit Feet LOL.

Haha I'll make it a point to gat to that this weekend.


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Wow.

There are lots of folks here in this community with kids (or with ADHD themselves) and I didn't see any harm in posting a question about general experiences that some may have had. While we are all pedal DIY guys, we are normal guys with normal lives, many with families.. There have been plenty of threads created that weren't about pedals here....

I wasn't looking for medical advice. I was wanting to hear people's opinion and experiences.

Thanks for the people that did share.

Brian, feel free to delete this thread.

Honestly if I had a conundrum like yours (which I very well might with my daughter) I would do the same thing you did. I value opinions here because, well I know you're all real people and have no "agenda". You're just looking out for your fellow diy'er. I see no harm in asking for experience and thoughts on a personal matter. But, it's not my forum.

Best wishes and good luck.


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Got it installed on my cheapo schecter last night. I'll install the software this weekend and give it a test.


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I agree with what most have said here. I know I already gave my 2 cents on the medication part but I think that in some cases it is needed. ADHD / ADD is very different for everyone. As is the medication. Some do fine with meditation and other natural management, others do not. Just like some recommend Ritalin to Adderall or what ever. One of the things that Jon mentioned that is managing with routines. This does help, well it helps me anyways. Everyone is different tho.

When I was diagnosed as an adult I wanted to know as much as possible. There is a TON of info out there. One documentary that stuck out for me was "ADD and loving it". It was based on adults with ADD but the same group might have info for kids stuff too. I might be rambling at this point but, see if your doctor has some reading / watching material they recommend as well.


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I professionally was diagnosed with ADD / ADHD 5 or 6 years ago. I've had it since a teenager but my parents didn't "believe" in learning disabilities back then. I tried a few different medications to combat it.

Ritalin was AWFUL (for me). I barley ate and it made me feel very disconnected. keep in mind it is an anti-depressant, but with most people that have ADD / ADHD drug like Ritalin effect us differently. I also "made" me / increased my antisocial behavior. I gave it 3 weeks and decided never again.

Concerta was a little of an improvement. It didn't mess with my appetite but it gave me horrible stomach pains for the first week or so. Also it wasn't very effective but that could have been the dosage. I wasn't willing to deal with the shitty stomach feeling for another month or two to try and get the dose right.

Adderall is the most effective with me. Also it alters my mood very little (my wife says i'm less grumpy). It dose affect my appetite but I just set a phone alarm and make sure I eat something at lunch and dinner. That being said I typically have longer days than most people so I take 2 doses in 1 day. I'm up at 615 am and usually go to bed between 1 and 2 am. So most would be fine with one extended release. I would personally recommend starting with Adderall, but that's just from my personal experience.

Hope this helps.

-Mike-

Hello All,
     So, I know i guy and was able to get one of these REALLY cheap. Can't wait to play with it! If anyone has advice or pointers please feel free to post. I'll try yo post a video or two after I get familiar with it.

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Just kidding here it is 



-Mike-

Mine showed up a few days ago as well.

looks great! Sometimes the simpler the graphics the better.

You cat looks SUPER amused...

My boards arrived today - took them 1 week to produce, and 2 weeks to ship to Australia on the cheapest shipping option, so I'm happy with that.  I ordered 5 boards, they shipped me 7 for the same price. Quality seems to be good.

I've soldered one up tonight, and it works, which is a bonus!

Yeah they typically send 6 or 7 boards of each set.

looks PURRRRRRfect....sorry couldn't help my self. Great job.

Saw these guys with a friend a while ago. He is really into them (me, not so much) so I grabbed this for him the other day.

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Just got these in this week! I'm super stoked about all of them! I'm gonna continue to post nvd stuff here if that's cool. I figure it's kind of related.




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double post...Stupid Tapatalk app 

Nice first build. And a good use of child labor 

HAHA!

This did come out great. She did a great job on the graphics too.