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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The insight about self esteem is also very helpful. Someone else told me a similar thing - that the negative feedback they get from those around them - as a result of impulsivity they can’t control - makes the kids feel bad about themselves and gradually fulfill the expectation that they are “problematic” or “difficult.”[/quote]

If this keep up as they get older, eventually some could self medicate and that’s not what you want. We did meds in 2nd grade for our daughter and even at that age the ADHD was affecting socially. Things got better and she was able to sit and pay attention better and was calmer. Was it perfect? No. But overall the meds have really helped her stay focused, do better in school, sustain friendships and feel more confident. It was a roller coaster finding the right medication but one thing to keep in mind is that there seem to be two distinct kinds of stimulants. You first try the Ritalin type and if those types don’t sit well then the other alternative is a Vyvanse type of medication. For our daughter any of the Ritalin style stimulants had awful side effects whereas Vyvanse has been a game changer with minimal side effects. [/quote]

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