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[quote=Anonymous]I understand what you are going through as mine is now a teen. The meds decision is so hard and you will likely question it forever. Do your research, talk to doctors, and just stay strong ( a lot of judgement about it.) ADHD is multi-faceted but because so much of it presents to the world as a behavioral issue that is only what people see/ focus on. And, yes, the behaviors are difficult, annoying, distracting, challenging, etc. Kids pick- up on this early ( can't blame them) and then the ADHD kid starts to get isolated, labeled -immature, teased, any range of things. Their self-esteem defintely suffers -- even if they look happy-go-lucky. Read " Driven to Distraction" your heart will simply break.

All that to say, try medication. You can always stop if you think not the right thing but the friendships, self-esteem issues have a profound effect that will last a lifetime.  Puberty does help with the impulsivity part but by then often too late as friendships have ended or suffered. Help him now while he is little.

Best of luck.
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