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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 593321" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>Well, it's good to know I'm not alone in my emotional turmoil <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>The doctor said I should start it on a day when I am with him all day, and I would not want to start giving it when he has school days right away before I could see how he is reacting. As for alternative stuff, well, I've tried quite a lot. He is currently on a long-term homeopathic course of treatment for ADHD, has taken magnesium, zinc, iron and omega 3 for a long time. We are certainly not at "last resort" stage - he's only six, after all. </p><p></p><p>Interestingly, it is apparently a complete misconception that stimulants work differently for non-ADHD people. They don't. In both cases, they sharpen focus and attention. Also, if you read some of the mass of literature available on the net, the jury is definitely, definitely out about the safety and even the long-term efficacity of stimulants. Serious studies have shown that apparently it has little impact on academic performance in the longer term. That is interesting. No doubt the child becomes easier to handle in most cases... but at what cost to the child? </p><p></p><p>Well, you might find it strange but I do think a child who voices a strong objection to taking these medications has a right to be heard. Mostly, from what I hear, ADHD children feel themselves different and excluded, have a low opinion of themselves and welcome the improvement to their lives that stimulants bring. J has never said he feels different or worse than other kids and has always said he doesn't want to be any different than he is... Since I do have the habit of being honest with him, it would be hard to lie about what these medications are and what they're for. </p><p></p><p>I have a few more days to reflect. I may go ahead with the experiment, but I know I will feel guilty and hate myself for giving them. That is to do with me, not J. If I can get myself into a place where I honestly feel he may benefit and I want to give them a trial because of that, I may go ahead.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your supportiveness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 593321, member: 11227"] Well, it's good to know I'm not alone in my emotional turmoil :) The doctor said I should start it on a day when I am with him all day, and I would not want to start giving it when he has school days right away before I could see how he is reacting. As for alternative stuff, well, I've tried quite a lot. He is currently on a long-term homeopathic course of treatment for ADHD, has taken magnesium, zinc, iron and omega 3 for a long time. We are certainly not at "last resort" stage - he's only six, after all. Interestingly, it is apparently a complete misconception that stimulants work differently for non-ADHD people. They don't. In both cases, they sharpen focus and attention. Also, if you read some of the mass of literature available on the net, the jury is definitely, definitely out about the safety and even the long-term efficacity of stimulants. Serious studies have shown that apparently it has little impact on academic performance in the longer term. That is interesting. No doubt the child becomes easier to handle in most cases... but at what cost to the child? Well, you might find it strange but I do think a child who voices a strong objection to taking these medications has a right to be heard. Mostly, from what I hear, ADHD children feel themselves different and excluded, have a low opinion of themselves and welcome the improvement to their lives that stimulants bring. J has never said he feels different or worse than other kids and has always said he doesn't want to be any different than he is... Since I do have the habit of being honest with him, it would be hard to lie about what these medications are and what they're for. I have a few more days to reflect. I may go ahead with the experiment, but I know I will feel guilty and hate myself for giving them. That is to do with me, not J. If I can get myself into a place where I honestly feel he may benefit and I want to give them a trial because of that, I may go ahead. Thanks for your supportiveness. [/QUOTE]
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