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<blockquote data-quote="KarenB" data-source="post: 156337" data-attributes="member: 3821"><p>Thank you for all the replies. I was having a meltdown, obviously.</p><p></p><p>It's obvious to us when he doesn't take the Concerta, and it improved his behavior at school, so I'm inclined to believe he needs it. The Zoloft is another story. There IS substance abuse on both sides of his family tree. His father has been also diagnosed ADD. I have tried to find the right thing for him. He's seeing a child psychiatrist. I want him to see a neuropsychologist, but there are NONE anywhere close to us. I'm in NW Florida near Pensacola.</p><p> </p><p>I won't ever give up. He's my son and I love him. His bio-dad is the WRONG answer for sure. He won't be going to live with him unless it's over my dead body. I just get desperate for a way out sometimes for my own mental health, when I get so frustrated. I want to like my son as well as love him, at least some of the time. Also when I referred to my family, I meant my other children. There are 6 total. This difficult child is the only one with issues, thank the good Lord. </p><p></p><p>I really don't know what to suggest for medications. I believe he needs the Concerta, but we may go back to Ritalin. I have discussed this with the psychiatric doctor last appointment. The plan is to go back to Ritalin during the Summer. My son has classic ODD signs, but I know there are other issues, ADHD for one. Anyway, I am at a loss right now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KarenB, post: 156337, member: 3821"] Thank you for all the replies. I was having a meltdown, obviously. It's obvious to us when he doesn't take the Concerta, and it improved his behavior at school, so I'm inclined to believe he needs it. The Zoloft is another story. There IS substance abuse on both sides of his family tree. His father has been also diagnosed ADD. I have tried to find the right thing for him. He's seeing a child psychiatrist. I want him to see a neuropsychologist, but there are NONE anywhere close to us. I'm in NW Florida near Pensacola. I won't ever give up. He's my son and I love him. His bio-dad is the WRONG answer for sure. He won't be going to live with him unless it's over my dead body. I just get desperate for a way out sometimes for my own mental health, when I get so frustrated. I want to like my son as well as love him, at least some of the time. Also when I referred to my family, I meant my other children. There are 6 total. This difficult child is the only one with issues, thank the good Lord. I really don't know what to suggest for medications. I believe he needs the Concerta, but we may go back to Ritalin. I have discussed this with the psychiatric doctor last appointment. The plan is to go back to Ritalin during the Summer. My son has classic ODD signs, but I know there are other issues, ADHD for one. Anyway, I am at a loss right now. [/QUOTE]
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