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[quote=Anonymous]For so long I have resisted. I hate that the school system is not set up to accommodate very active kids (especially boys). I feel like if we lived on a farm, none of this would be an issue. I worry about side effects and unknown long-term effects. I am sick with worry about it.

But our kid is destroying my mental health and our family's ability to function peacefully. Every person in our family is in therapy. My DH and I are also in marriage therapy. My 9 year old kid with ADHD lashes out, lies, sneaks around and generally has little to no self control. He lacks almost any executive function ability. He yells, screams, hits. He obsesses about things to the point of not being able to sleep and being very irritable when things are not going his way. It's September and he's already threatened a teacher, stolen from the classroom, and lied about it. He sneaks food, he sneaks his ipad, he sneaks everything.

We have taken parenting class after parenting class. (At least 7.) We have been in therapy with him for years. I have read a number of parenting books, as has my husband. We give him regular protein snacks, protein at meals. We've cut out artificial flavors and watch his sugar intake (probably still too high but we try). We provide a structured environment. We do positive reinforcement. We make mistakes along the way. I've consulted with a developmental pediatrician. He's had two neuropsych exams. He has a 504. I'm on anxiety medication to make sure I don't transfer my anxieties and anger to him - and to try and help remain calm amidst all the chaos.

Everyone has recommended medication for him - and I just have not been able to do it. But we have an appointment with the psychiatrist next week.

What is the point of this post? I'm not sure. But mostly to say this: Yes, ADHD is overdiagnosed and kids with ADHD are overprescribed. Yes, it's a shame. I agree. But be light on your judgments. Some people are really struggling, even if it's not obvious from the casual observation. I don't think really anyone except a handful of people really understand how devastating this has been to our family. [/quote]

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