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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you, 11:47.
It's interesting to me, how stimulants seem to help "settle" a child. How does this work? Would appreciate any help with understanding this, plus any links you recommend.[/quote]
Anyone? Thanks![/quote]

Stimulants increase the availablity and receptiveness of certain chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which help transmit signals between nerves.  When those levels are low/unreceptive, the body does things to increase their levels/receptivity - things like excessive movement.  When the levels are low/unreceptive, it's difficult to regulate attention, alertness and executive functioning.  It sounds counter-intuitive to give a hyper person a stimulant but when you understand the reasons why the person is hyperactive, it's more clear.  Low level stimulants also help my DH and kids sleep.  It allows them to 'shut off' their brains.  But, too much and they don't sleep well.  Timing is critical for us.[/quote]

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