melissad2 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 And I'm not sure if I'm happy to be dealing with his attention issues or sad that he needs medication. Quote
Lady Florida. Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 From the voice of experience - Be happy that there is help available for him. Quote
melissad2 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 Yes, I'm leaning towards happy. He has said to me a few times that his head is all mixed up and he just can't concentrate. I'm hoping this works and we won't have to switch :) Quote
Sisyphus Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 I am alternately glad and sad for add Meds! Glad they exist- Ds can't handle his schoolwork or ever read really without them. Sad they make him feel yucky during wear off, and he's so subdued on them. Sad he can't have a world where his natural state is okay- he'd be an awesome cowboy, or something. With today's academic expectations, it's not possible. Be prepared to change dosage, Meds, etc quite a bit- we have! And then they grow and it changes again...and they don't work, or they loose too much weight, or it makes them angry, or a number of other things. Medicating is not the "easy route", despite what some others believe. It is the route that can mean the difference between success and failure, though. Hugs to you momma, I've been there! Quote
melissad2 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 I am alternately glad and sad for add Meds! Glad they exist- Ds can't handle his schoolwork or ever read really without them. Sad they make him feel yucky during wear off, and he's so subdued on them. Sad he can't have a world where his natural state is okay- he'd be an awesome cowboy, or something. With today's academic expectations, it's not possible. Be prepared to change dosage, Meds, etc quite a bit- we have! And then they grow and it changes again...and they don't work, or they loose too much weight, or it makes them angry, or a number of other things. Medicating is not the "easy route", despite what some others believe. It is the route that can mean the difference between success and failure, though. Hugs to you momma, I've been there! Thanks! He seemed ok last night before bed, although it took him a little longer to fall asleep. I did notice less fighting between him and his brother. We go back in two weeks for a recheck but hopefully we won't have to change meds (I know med changes come with the territory though!). Quote
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