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<blockquote data-quote="liz" data-source="post: 414097"><p>Welcome dreamwallaby!!</p><p></p><p>My oldest is on Vyvanse 50 mg. He is 7 years old. He can be so loving, but can turn on a dime also. The things you describe are the type of things he would do if he had thought to do them. He totally would've LOVED (and been so proud of himself) to be the one who "thought up" to use the juice box and pretend to go in the trash. I was mortified by his behavior at school, to the point that I would have to leave the classroom during class parties, under the guise of going to get my camera, etc. Once we started medications, Vyvanse was the first, he made a transformation that no one can deny. He is AWESOME in the classroom. We were fortunate that the first medication we tried just happened to be the "right" one!! Most children (and parents) are not so lucky. Luck of the draw (and psychiatrist), I guess. </p><p></p><p>I am wondering if you are thinking to change medications at any time. All the medications work differently and there may be one medication that is "perfect" for your child. When my son is on his medicine, which only lasts through the school day, teachers have no idea he has issues. In fact, they wonder why he is on them at all! This child is wonderful, they say, UNTIL the day which, regrettably, happens at least once a school year, where he "forgets" or drops his medicine out of his mouth and goes to school unmedicated. By lunch, he is out of control to the point where they can do nothing with him. Sad, but true, and a reality that I have learned to face. </p><p></p><p>I wish you were not on this journey with us, and I do not wish this mothering journey on anyone. We know how you feel and many here are so knowledgeable and have ideas that will help you and also offer shoulders to lean on when you need one. Welcome dreamwallaby!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liz, post: 414097"] Welcome dreamwallaby!! My oldest is on Vyvanse 50 mg. He is 7 years old. He can be so loving, but can turn on a dime also. The things you describe are the type of things he would do if he had thought to do them. He totally would've LOVED (and been so proud of himself) to be the one who "thought up" to use the juice box and pretend to go in the trash. I was mortified by his behavior at school, to the point that I would have to leave the classroom during class parties, under the guise of going to get my camera, etc. Once we started medications, Vyvanse was the first, he made a transformation that no one can deny. He is AWESOME in the classroom. We were fortunate that the first medication we tried just happened to be the "right" one!! Most children (and parents) are not so lucky. Luck of the draw (and psychiatrist), I guess. I am wondering if you are thinking to change medications at any time. All the medications work differently and there may be one medication that is "perfect" for your child. When my son is on his medicine, which only lasts through the school day, teachers have no idea he has issues. In fact, they wonder why he is on them at all! This child is wonderful, they say, UNTIL the day which, regrettably, happens at least once a school year, where he "forgets" or drops his medicine out of his mouth and goes to school unmedicated. By lunch, he is out of control to the point where they can do nothing with him. Sad, but true, and a reality that I have learned to face. I wish you were not on this journey with us, and I do not wish this mothering journey on anyone. We know how you feel and many here are so knowledgeable and have ideas that will help you and also offer shoulders to lean on when you need one. Welcome dreamwallaby!! [/QUOTE]
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