ADHD & meds

[Junglemum]

I totally agree with lillima. If your child has ADHD it is a chemical imbalance. The meds can restore that balance allowing them to be able to function. I grew up with a brother with ADHD, he was a different person when he took his meds, he was able to concentrate and function better. He was much less disruptive and happier generally. It didn't cause him to be unresponsive or appear 'drugged'. Sure, if you are able to manage it with diet go for it, but meds aren't always a bad thing and might be worth a shot.
If they don't work or you're not comfortable then you don't have to give them to her. No one can make you.

[~clover~]

Update...

I have a script for Ritalin in my car, waiting to be filled. I feel uneasy about it, but not because I don't think its the right thing to do... Because I'm not sure!!
How on earth do I know if this is right? I know I can stop at any time, we are only trialling, but giving her that first half pill has my gut already in knots & they're not even in my hands yet!!

OT has ditched us now that our EPC has run out. Didn't ask if I wanted to pay full price. Nothing. So we got 3 actual sessions.

I think I'll fill the script. I don't see the point in trialling them now, its only 3 weeks til end of term. Might wait til next year, 2nd term, since she's probably changing schools.

Anyone have advice re: Ritalin V Dex?

I just feel like she's way too young to be put on meds, but her schooling is suffering. & I know if I don't act now she'll slip further & further behind til its too hard to catch up again.

I guess we'll just figure it out as we go along...

[kelebek]

I wish I had more advice for you but haven't really had much to do with it. Just did a quick google of ADHD support groups and found some websites that look good.

[*TripleJ*]

not much advice hun but in already arguing with myself and i dont even know if DS has it

DH was on dexy's as a child and i wouldnt reccommend them as they are highly addictive and have caused issues with him still now and he stopped taking them 13 yrs ago

[briggsy's girl]

I think I'll fill the script. I don't see the point in trialling them now, its only 3 weeks til end of term. Might wait til next year, 2nd term, since she's probably changing schools.

i would think this is a better time to trial it than waiting til after the holidays. her current teacher knows her - as well as you being able to judge how she is reacting, the next best person is the teacher she has had for the best part of the last year. You will be able to see if there is a noticable difference in the way she behaves at home - her teacher will be able to tell you how it works at school. starting now won't mean you have to keep her on it over her holidays. my cousin used to take her son off the medication every school holidays to allow him a break. the difference in him when medicated compared to not medicated was amazing. HE wanted the meds - he is an amazingly talented artist (now 22yo) and sells his work - when he wasn't medicated, he said he felt flighty and his brain was all over the place - he could never focus as much as he wanted to on just one thing - he'd start on one thing but have so much going on he couldn't finish it properly kwim?