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[quote=Anonymous]8yo DS was recently diagnosed and has been on a low dose of ER Methylphenidate for about 6 weeks. He's always struggled to fall asleep, but since starting meds, things have gotten much worse.

Most nights it's taking him 90 mins or more and requires continuous intervention from DH and I. He gets increasingly anxious about trying to sleep and comes out of his bedroom to get us every few minutes so we can reassure him and help him get back to bed.

We already have a structured bedtime routine to help wind him down, but he just can't turn his brain off and relax.  We've tried breathing exercises and little mediations to no avail and anything stern or cautionary obviously just makes things worse. Last night, at nearly midnight, I finally just brought him into bed with me to cuddle and he was out in 5 mins. At this point I'm not sure if it's the meds keeping him awake or the coming off the meds that's making his mind race, and awake.

I guess I should give melatonin a try but looking for other advice as we're working our way through this diagnosis.  Our evenings have become a nightmare and we are all so, so tired.

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