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Would you medicate a 4 year old?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 204096" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>When my youngest was in the same place as your daughter there were no medications available. Ritalin became available by the time she was six but they didn't "know" much about dosages, rebound etc. I sincerely believe those early years of being labled "bad" "naughty" "odd" etc. impacted her entire life. She is the one referred to as GFGmom here because she is in her forties and still makes impulsive selfcentered choices.</p><p> </p><p>Obviously I am NOT anti-medication. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> on the other hand, I really, really, really, really believe that it is imperative to have a fully qualified physician make that choice. Although many people here have gotten along just fine with their Pediatricians care, personally I think you need to find an expert in early childhood psychology. A well qualified Psychiatrist is on top of all the new medications available and the importance of dosages. When you hear or read of</p><p>people who "medicate their kids into zombies" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> you can count on the fact that they have not had the appropriate professional guidance on choices and dosages.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 204096, member: 35"] When my youngest was in the same place as your daughter there were no medications available. Ritalin became available by the time she was six but they didn't "know" much about dosages, rebound etc. I sincerely believe those early years of being labled "bad" "naughty" "odd" etc. impacted her entire life. She is the one referred to as GFGmom here because she is in her forties and still makes impulsive selfcentered choices. Obviously I am NOT anti-medication. :happy: on the other hand, I really, really, really, really believe that it is imperative to have a fully qualified physician make that choice. Although many people here have gotten along just fine with their Pediatricians care, personally I think you need to find an expert in early childhood psychology. A well qualified Psychiatrist is on top of all the new medications available and the importance of dosages. When you hear or read of people who "medicate their kids into zombies" :frowny: you can count on the fact that they have not had the appropriate professional guidance on choices and dosages. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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