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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son was diagnosed with severe ADHD at age 6, I tried Adderall and it made his heart race, I tried a non-stimulant and I didn't like the side effects, so we went off all medications and I have been working with him one-on-one for the past 6 years to help him manage it without meds. He's 12 and is doing great! I also have it so I have used what I have taught myself to help him to use it as a motivator and not think of it as a handicap. It's just a personal decision, everyone has their own way of dealing with this, and when they are younger it is a lot harder. Things will get better. They did with my son. He's an awesome kid! [/quote]

Yes, but at least you tried meds.   ADHD can be so challenging and it can hurt so badly -- from challenged daily functioning, to safety issues, to impaired self esteem.  To me, we owe it to our kids to understand best practices and at least try them.   Every kid is different.  Some coping mechanisms work for some people and not others.  I have it too and I was able to largely find supports to help me be successful.  My son struggles more.  Meds don't give him side effects, though,  and they are helping him.  Me, I still get buy without meds.   But I watch my friend struggle with her 13 year old.  She refuses to try meds and he's become sullen, won't speak to her, and has stopped trying at school. She  never did therapy either.    I will always wonder if he had had the med/therapy combo three years ago when  diagnosed, if he'd feel more successful today.   So I'm thrilled your son is doing well and I'm sure it was a lot of work on your part.  That is awesome!  I just think that people shouldn't refuse meds from the start.   They are  one of several approaches and our kids deserve our trying things til we find what works.  [/quote]

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