I like my DS better when he's not medicated - what does that mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's seems the forum, not just this thread, has been invaded by a rabble-rouser from General Parenting. I hope everyone can ignore her and maintain the norms of this forum.

And by the way, I am not the same person commenting over in that other thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's seems the forum, not just this thread, has been invaded by a rabble-rouser from General Parenting. I hope everyone can ignore her and maintain the norms of this forum.

Beware of disagreement. It can really throw you for a loop if you're not used to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are his mother. If your mama bear instinct is telling you that you are medicating away his personality, YOU SHOULD LISTEN. It is undisputable that ADHD meds are overprescribed.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would recommend doing another neuropsych. So much can change for a kid between age 5 and 10.this seems especially important if you're doubting the (old) diagnosis.

Yep.

Get a second opinion. If you are wrong, it is just status quo. If your gut is right, then you owe it to your kid to find out if he is either A) misdiagnosed or B) correctly diagnosed but can do it without meds.

Trust your mother's intuition OP.

Yes, yes, yes. He needs periodic reevaluation anyway, and 4 years is a long time for a 10 year old to be on meds. Have you tried therapy for behavior modification?

[Anonymous]

Please ask his doctor instead of DCUM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please ask his doctor instead of DCUM

What exactly frightens you, my dear?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please ask his doctor instead of DCUM

Thanks Einstein

Do you honestly think I would do ANYTHING without first consulting my doctor? Tell me, why are YOU here if you're not seeking advice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Meds are indeed risky business. They change brain development and personality.

Utterly false. They most definitely don't change a child's personality -- this is just anti-medication propaganda.

I agree.