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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 9YO DS just got diagnosed with mild ADHD, mainly H. He is doing well academically, social relationships are fine, and is athletically active. But sometimes does have impulse control issues, can’t sit still for long, and sometimes talks over people in class.

We are discussing options, including medication, with the doctor.

I have heard/ read about some concerns with stimulants, [b]and I’ve had friends in their 20/ who had challenges with adderall dependency[/b], so I’m a little cautious on this.

For those of you that had similar circumstances and decided for or against stimulants, could you share your reasoning in decision making? And how is your child doing?

Thank you in advance. [/quote]

curious about the bolded.  are these people who misused adderall or who otherwise did not have ADHD?  stimulants are the first line of meds for ADHD - a diagnosis which will not go away.  it's like any other diagnosis that requires medication.

FWIW, i'm a 50 year old woman who was not diagnosed with ADHD until i was 47, after my 9yo son was diagnosed and i majorly "outgrew" any coping skills as i hit middle age/menopause/teen/tween years/covid.  was not a surprise that i had it too, had long suspected.  both my son and i are on concerta (not adderall). on the days i don't take stimulants there is a marked difference in my ability to get through the day in one piece - but that was my life before stimulants, too.  stimulants are life-changing for me.

we do not take stimulant breaks for my son.  he has comorbid diagnoses so he has a lot going on, this is one med that easily helps him get through the day with this self confidence intact.
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