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He isn't an athelete--now he wants to play football!?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 463295" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>First of all, being practical here, I've taken tons of medications, some that started out working great and ended up being duds or even causing serious side effects. On the wave of his new medication, until you have seen three good months, I wouldn't have him make any rash decisions. Anti-depressants can make everyone a touch manic at first, which makes you feel great and rather invincible, but that affect rarely lasts. I know from experience. Usually it settles down and you see the true effect of the medication closer to six weeks down the road than at the onset. </p><p></p><p>Secondly, if he isn't that athletic, there are some good sports that work even for non-athletic kids, but in my opinion football isn't one of them. It's highly competitive and even dangerous...if the child is not in top shape, it could cause trouble, like a concussion or two. It's also VERY competitive. Some sports I recommend are bowling, swimming competition, track and field (swimming and track...you compete against your own time, nobody else's)...singular sports where other boys aren't trying to trip you up or yell at you if you mess up. My son has become an EXCELLENT bowler and he loves bowling. He is on a team.</p><p></p><p>Please don't expect this fast reaction to the medications to remain...I just hate to have you disappointed. If it happens, enjoy it (in fact, enjoy every single good day), but don't be too disappointed if it lags after a while because that's often what medications usually do.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and, whatever you do, keep us posted! We're on your side and that of your son!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 463295, member: 1550"] First of all, being practical here, I've taken tons of medications, some that started out working great and ended up being duds or even causing serious side effects. On the wave of his new medication, until you have seen three good months, I wouldn't have him make any rash decisions. Anti-depressants can make everyone a touch manic at first, which makes you feel great and rather invincible, but that affect rarely lasts. I know from experience. Usually it settles down and you see the true effect of the medication closer to six weeks down the road than at the onset. Secondly, if he isn't that athletic, there are some good sports that work even for non-athletic kids, but in my opinion football isn't one of them. It's highly competitive and even dangerous...if the child is not in top shape, it could cause trouble, like a concussion or two. It's also VERY competitive. Some sports I recommend are bowling, swimming competition, track and field (swimming and track...you compete against your own time, nobody else's)...singular sports where other boys aren't trying to trip you up or yell at you if you mess up. My son has become an EXCELLENT bowler and he loves bowling. He is on a team. Please don't expect this fast reaction to the medications to remain...I just hate to have you disappointed. If it happens, enjoy it (in fact, enjoy every single good day), but don't be too disappointed if it lags after a while because that's often what medications usually do. Good luck and, whatever you do, keep us posted! We're on your side and that of your son! [/QUOTE]
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