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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 81802" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Without medication, I probably wouldn't be out in the street, but if I had no family I would. I'm not functional off medications. Lots of homeless mentally ill just WON'T take their medications or are way too sick to take their medications correctly so that they are helpful to them. It's a very sad situation. In a way, I'm lucky that I realized the importance of medications and never tried to go without them once they worked for me--plus I do have family. But I doubt I could live alone.</p><p>Although I feel medications are often given to children way too fast, way before the professionals are even certain what is wrong with the kids (stimulants is MY big beef--they seem to be handed out like candy for every disorder, even when it makes no sense) medications are necessary even for some kids to have a functional, rich, enjoyable childhood. And kids can learn they need to take them for life, sort of like diabetics. However, I'm really in favor of medicating as little as possible. I could easily be on ten drugs myself, but I limit myself to two, and I'm doing great. I've been overmedicated and zombied out and the feeling is as bad to me as being mentally ill--plus, with my anxiety disorder--it's frightening to feel as if you're walking in a dream, through a fog of drugs. There is a fine line and we all need to be diligent, educated, and very watchful of our children. That's why I ALWAYS recommend seeing both a neuropsychologist and a Child Psychiatrist(the person who holds that MD). Is it a perfect solution? No. This is an inexact science. However, to me it is the best way to diagnose that we have right now--two very strong experts comparing notes. I don't think that pediatricians and any sort of therapist who isn't a total MD should even be able to suggest what medication he feels is right. It's too important to the health and well being of our kids. And I'm "iffy" on using medications for kids off-label. Im continually shocked at how anti-psychotics are handed out too. My son had horrendous side effects from Risperdal and Zyprexa. Yet they are somehow touted as safer than old school mood stabilizers that we've used for years. All in all, I understand the fear of some and I share it. Educate yourself. It's your best defense. JMO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 81802, member: 1550"] Without medication, I probably wouldn't be out in the street, but if I had no family I would. I'm not functional off medications. Lots of homeless mentally ill just WON'T take their medications or are way too sick to take their medications correctly so that they are helpful to them. It's a very sad situation. In a way, I'm lucky that I realized the importance of medications and never tried to go without them once they worked for me--plus I do have family. But I doubt I could live alone. Although I feel medications are often given to children way too fast, way before the professionals are even certain what is wrong with the kids (stimulants is MY big beef--they seem to be handed out like candy for every disorder, even when it makes no sense) medications are necessary even for some kids to have a functional, rich, enjoyable childhood. And kids can learn they need to take them for life, sort of like diabetics. However, I'm really in favor of medicating as little as possible. I could easily be on ten drugs myself, but I limit myself to two, and I'm doing great. I've been overmedicated and zombied out and the feeling is as bad to me as being mentally ill--plus, with my anxiety disorder--it's frightening to feel as if you're walking in a dream, through a fog of drugs. There is a fine line and we all need to be diligent, educated, and very watchful of our children. That's why I ALWAYS recommend seeing both a neuropsychologist and a Child Psychiatrist(the person who holds that MD). Is it a perfect solution? No. This is an inexact science. However, to me it is the best way to diagnose that we have right now--two very strong experts comparing notes. I don't think that pediatricians and any sort of therapist who isn't a total MD should even be able to suggest what medication he feels is right. It's too important to the health and well being of our kids. And I'm "iffy" on using medications for kids off-label. Im continually shocked at how anti-psychotics are handed out too. My son had horrendous side effects from Risperdal and Zyprexa. Yet they are somehow touted as safer than old school mood stabilizers that we've used for years. All in all, I understand the fear of some and I share it. Educate yourself. It's your best defense. JMO [/QUOTE]
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