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[quote=Anonymous]My similar sounding kid started Prozac at 9 for anxiety and added Adderall at 11 after being diagnosed with ADHD (and ASD). My kid’s ADHD presents as emotional dysregulation more than the classic academic presentation (which was also there, but overshadowed). The ADHD medication does help, although it is not a magic bullet. My kid has been in individual therapy for years off and on, but had gotten more out of social skill groups. He was extremely resistant to talking about or even being told his diagnoses, so being around other kids with similar challenges has been really helpful. I would definitely seek out a psychiatrist to talk about medication (versus just using your pediatrician) because ADHD medication can make anxiety worse. SSRIs need to be tapered on and off. We also used a gradual approach to the ADHD medication. But it means you need to be patient for weeks while you try to determine if it is effective (especially the SSRI). [/quote]
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