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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 454572" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>You'll notice that each of us picks up on things that are "familiar"... !</p><p>Her ADHD was medicated until age 12, but not since? What was the reason for dropping the medications? If it was just cost (Concerta is $$$$!), generic ritalin provides the same chemical compound, but needs to be taken more often (but it's affordable). If it was dropped because of side effects, why were alternatives not sought?</p><p></p><p>The reason I'm asking is... JUST the ADHD alone - without all the other complications in her life - would be enough to cause depression if the ADHD is not treated/controlled in some fashion (not all kids respond to medications, but all of them need external supports, for a minimum). About age 12 is the second layer of major increases in the difficulty of school work (the first is about grade 3) - so, she may have become "lost" very quickly when the medications were dropped - and then turned inward and started taking things out on herself. It is not usual for depression to be a "secondary" issue with difficult child kids.</p><p></p><p>Its also interesting that noted MDs - including specialists in ADHD - have noted that people with undiagnosed/untreated ADHD tend to self-medicate... and MJ is one of those drugs used. </p><p></p><p>It may be useful to get a full re-evaluation - to determine whether prior dxes are still applicable (like ADHD), if applicable, what treatment is required, and what other (new) dxes are also now present, along with treatment plans for those. Re-reading this thread again, its probably true that there is some form of mood disorder going on, possibly with other developmental or learning issues. It pays to know what you are dealing with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 454572, member: 11791"] You'll notice that each of us picks up on things that are "familiar"... ! Her ADHD was medicated until age 12, but not since? What was the reason for dropping the medications? If it was just cost (Concerta is $$$$!), generic ritalin provides the same chemical compound, but needs to be taken more often (but it's affordable). If it was dropped because of side effects, why were alternatives not sought? The reason I'm asking is... JUST the ADHD alone - without all the other complications in her life - would be enough to cause depression if the ADHD is not treated/controlled in some fashion (not all kids respond to medications, but all of them need external supports, for a minimum). About age 12 is the second layer of major increases in the difficulty of school work (the first is about grade 3) - so, she may have become "lost" very quickly when the medications were dropped - and then turned inward and started taking things out on herself. It is not usual for depression to be a "secondary" issue with difficult child kids. Its also interesting that noted MDs - including specialists in ADHD - have noted that people with undiagnosed/untreated ADHD tend to self-medicate... and MJ is one of those drugs used. It may be useful to get a full re-evaluation - to determine whether prior dxes are still applicable (like ADHD), if applicable, what treatment is required, and what other (new) dxes are also now present, along with treatment plans for those. Re-reading this thread again, its probably true that there is some form of mood disorder going on, possibly with other developmental or learning issues. It pays to know what you are dealing with. [/QUOTE]
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