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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 500564" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome aboard. Glad to have you join us. medications or No medications? I think almost all of us have worked through that issue. Personally I don't know anyone (but I do know they exist, lol) who decided to toss pills into their child with-o forethought and trepidation. How old is your child and how does he function in school and around others? Was he diagnosed by a Pediatrician or a specialist? Sorry but it's hard to respond with-o knowing a little bit about him. I also wonder if you have tried more than one medication.</p><p></p><p>I have raised three ADHDers. In each case (two generations) I hoped to use diet, vitamins, loving support and home structure to avoid medications. Each of the three did end up taking stimulants. All of the three had side effects (headaches for one, stomach aches for another and rebound for the third) sigh! On the brighter side the two younger ones were able to function well once different medications were used.</p><p></p><p>Absolutely it is a personal choice. For mine (none of whom were oppositional, by the way) they were easily identified by peers, teachers and other parents as too hyper for group activities. The concentration and self discipline needed was just not there and it was stressful for them trying their best and not having success. The middle one tested out in the "gifted" range but was floating thru school days using his intellect instead of focusing and learning. </p><p></p><p>Sending supportive thoughts your way. I had three elementary age children when I got divorced decades ago and I remember how difficult it was for me and particularly for the children. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 500564, member: 35"] Welcome aboard. Glad to have you join us. medications or No medications? I think almost all of us have worked through that issue. Personally I don't know anyone (but I do know they exist, lol) who decided to toss pills into their child with-o forethought and trepidation. How old is your child and how does he function in school and around others? Was he diagnosed by a Pediatrician or a specialist? Sorry but it's hard to respond with-o knowing a little bit about him. I also wonder if you have tried more than one medication. I have raised three ADHDers. In each case (two generations) I hoped to use diet, vitamins, loving support and home structure to avoid medications. Each of the three did end up taking stimulants. All of the three had side effects (headaches for one, stomach aches for another and rebound for the third) sigh! On the brighter side the two younger ones were able to function well once different medications were used. Absolutely it is a personal choice. For mine (none of whom were oppositional, by the way) they were easily identified by peers, teachers and other parents as too hyper for group activities. The concentration and self discipline needed was just not there and it was stressful for them trying their best and not having success. The middle one tested out in the "gifted" range but was floating thru school days using his intellect instead of focusing and learning. Sending supportive thoughts your way. I had three elementary age children when I got divorced decades ago and I remember how difficult it was for me and particularly for the children. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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