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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I was also reluctant to medicate my kid for ADHD because we have a strong family history of bipolar and stimulant medication can trigger mania in people with bipolar.  Also, in HS, DC didn't want to take meds.

I am proud of myself that I didn't just make that decision on my own or accept DC's decision.  I insisted that we both go to the psychiatrist and talk with him about medication first -- so he could explain the different options, possible side effects and how side effects can be managed.

After meeting with him, both my DC and I decided a med trial would be a good idea.  The doctor's point was that stimulant ADHD meds wash out of the system very quickly, and if there were side effects some would be minor and might go away in a few weeks and any if there were any major side effects, we could stop the meds immediately.

I am so glad we listened to the psychiatrist -- medicine made a big difference, although it is not a magic bullet.  In fact, I'm sorry we waited until high school.  DC would have suffered fewer repercussions of the ADHD - academic, social and self-esteem - if we had started in 3rd or 5th grade. [/quote]

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