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[quote=Anonymous]NP here. It may also depend on type of ADHD. My 7YO DS has ADHD combined type, and of course, the child. We chose to try meds when it became obvious that he could not sustain attention or willpower to learn coping strategies or anything else. It was nearly impossible to have a conversation with him (if it wasn't a topic of his choosing)  because he couldn't pay attention. We were at the end of our ropes at home, and at school, having tried many behavioral strategies to little avail.

I know other boys in his class with ADHD-Inattentive and ADHD-Hyperactive. The parents of boy with ADHD-I don't medicate—the issue is primarily motivation, and they work on that in different ways. For the boy with ADHD-H, he is super motivated but simply cannot control himself without meds. They've tried med vacations, and ultimately felt like it was almost cruel not to give him meds when he so clearly needs them.

We have not had an easy road with finding the right meds—some success, but DS seems to be sensitive to side effects of stimulants. It's a learning curve, and I had hoped to have it all figured out this summer so we can have the perfect school year next year (ha ha), but we're still working on it. He also clearly needs more structure, more exercise, and probably stronger intervention at school.

Not to be trite, but it really is a journey to try and figure out what is going to work for your child, and that may change over time. I don't think anyone wants to give meds to kids unnecessarily, but it's essential to keep an open mind. Maybe there's not a need to medicate now, but the need may be clearer down the line.

Also, the essence of your child's personality should not change on meds. If it does, then it may be the wrong dosage or just not a good fit.

Good luck to you—this is a hard decision. [/quote]

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