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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am sorry he feels that way and I think it is great that you are talking to him about it and trying to help him find a way to describe his feelings. Adjusting or trying new meds will likely be an ongoing journey.

If it helps him to hear an adult perspective, my meds make me MORE me because they tamp down thoughts and actions I feel like I can’t control and allow me to direct my attention where I want it or resist impulsive behaviors like interrupting people. [/quote]

I want to add that I was never on meds as a child, but the elementary kids my kids’ ages all seem to be on short acting stimulants and take breaks from meds on the weekends. I can’t imagine living like that. I’ve had to use non-XR formulations due to med shortages and I find it disorienting and my brain feels extra foggy when the morning dose wears off - like the way the world looks extra blurry when I first take my contacts out. If I take days off of my meds I feel hungover, fatigued, and irritable. When people talk about their kids being on meds for just 4-6 hours a day 5 days a week, I only imagine how that would make me feel worse than not being medicated at all.

Personally I am a huge fan of Vyvanse. It lasts all day and the ramp up and ramp down are much smoother than other stimulants. [/quote]

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