does anyone have a child with adhd?

the reason why i ask because i was wondering what meds i could possibly besides the most popular types so could someone please help me

Answers:
I have 2 children with ADHD. For my older child, the symptoms lessened as he went through puberty. The younger one still struggles. Medications can be used in combination. One of my children takes concerta, which is a stimulant (works differently in children) and has had decent control over the hyperactive symptoms. He also had some elements of obsessive compulsive disorder, which is common in ADHD. This is where they fiddle with the tags on their clothes, can't put on the shoes if the socks aren't perfectly straight and in general get stuck on ideas, like rock collecting, only to the point where the room is full of rocks of all kinds. Fot this there is a drug that is fairly new called Abilify, which doesn't take away the idea, but allows the child to control his thoughts and actions. IE: the rock collector can truely collect rocks with thought given to obtaining and keeping only those specimens he need.

There are lots of treatments, from the arcane (one son was put on Tenex, an old drug used in the elderly to control hypertension, but found to be very effexctive in ADHD) unfortunately he experienced the side effect of bad dreams, which went away when he stopped the med.

I could list many meds, but you really need to find a practioner who will spend time with you and your child and listen to what you want, but not be afraid to tell you that you need to consider all options and go over the myriad of medical treatments from the mildest to the most controlling.

I didn't want meds for my kids, but decided to give it a try after the oldest dived out a closed window and blew all the fuses in the house, both the same week. He was reluctant as well, but as time passed and summer came, when he was asked if he wanted a "med holiday" he answered "Heck no. Why would I stop? Before I didn't have any friends, now I'm happy."

And remember that the longer it (ADHD) goes on the more likely the child is to experience deptression. He knows his behavior isn't like the other kids, sees they laugh at his expense and wants good friends. So don't write off medicine, even antidepressants. Studies can be made to say anything. Talk to your practioner about that.

One last suggestion: Get your child hooked up with a good child psychologist. It can work wonders! The psychologist's office is a safe place for the child to let everything out. You will have input and can help identify issues and work with the psychologist to make a plan that works with the child's strengths to help him cope with the troubles he inevitabley will stumble on. And the psychologist doesn't perscribe meds. This is simply behavioral therapy and a place to let off steam without judgemnt, only help. As a parent I've found that that is money well spent. Often the child wants so much to please us that he doesn't tell us what's really going on in his head until he is already in trouble. But the psychologist is there to ward off problems and help the child figure out strategies and conequences of all the things that worry him

I've been long I know. I could certainly go on longer. Meds are only a small part of the treatment. The first part is a supportive parent that will work with the child and love and accept him inspite of his foibles. Your child has that. An excellent ADHD practioner is the next step. I use a nurse practioneer because they take more time with the child and have a more parent centered view than a regular medical doctor or neurologist, and they specialize in ADHD. And don't forget the psychologist, you and your child's best friend.

Best wishes. I know this is more than you asked for, but you are only asking part of the question which I have learned over the years is far more encompassing than simply meds. ADHD is a problem that requires an advocate, especially as the child attends higher schools.

Good luck and keep making the decisions that work the best for child and family.

try NO SUGAR diet, and put yuor child in a sport. and try using herbs and natural stuff. I was on ritalin and clonodine from ages 8 to 13. And at 13 I moved in with my dad had a total diet change, started doing sports and my total personality changed. The meds stunted my growth, and i believe they messes with the chemicals in your brain way too much.
No but my kids have a mom with add.

Don't start the meds if you have patience and attend therapy sessions you can work through. Meds are a lifetime thing and if you start your kid on meds now, they may be angry with you or even resent you for setting up that cycle for them as adults.

you often can't just go off the meds and that is a horrible adjustment for a kid to have to make along with all of the other problems a teen has while trying to just grow up into a man period! That is hard enough as it is let alone trying to come down off a youth spent medicated.

I don't suggest them. I suggest therapy and behavior modification always!
My son has adhd and your not gonna want to hear this but you should NOT put your child on any meds..
The meds that they put our children on can cause your child to grow up being chemicaly dependant on drugs, there bodys will crave drugs if they dont have them, you need to find other ways to deal with the problem, its going to be hard but if i did it then anyone can do it and your child will thank you for it in the end..
My son is 19 now and has grown out of adhd and im very proud of him and his acomplishments in life and i feel if i had not stuck to my guns on everyone wanting him to be put on meds he would not be as happy as he is today..
Diet can be a huge part of your child's behavior. Avoid sugar products and watch dyes in their diet. Also go to the Vitamin supply store and get some supplements/vitamins that are good for brain concentration and function. Also if you must use medications use the lowest dosage. Once they reach a certain body weight they cannot go over a certain dosage and the body can become addictive. The child can have bad mood swings coming off the medications. Society (schools) believe that medications are the answers to the issues with a child who has ADHD. Society (schools) need to learn to deal with children and their special needs and have enough staffing to assist children with special needs. I felt that I was blamed for my son's inability to learn at school because I would not give him the medications. It can be frustrating to deal with all of this but always be your child's advocate and do what is best for him/her.
My son dont take meds we changed diet to natural diet with no refined sugars! it has helped
I have ADHD, and I just want to tell you- It's bluntly hell.
I can't pay attention or stay still. they won't give me any meds, though.
I'm 13, and I am gifted, and it's total stress for me.
Honestly, you have to understad that things have changed since you were a kid. life's harder. I'm doing things in middle school that my mom was doing in high school.
I've gotten into bad things, like cutting and heavy painkillers, and I'm this close to being expelled from school.
I don't think medicine will help. but you need to understand.
Music helps me I believe more than anything, and so does the internet.
I have friends here that I don't at school. ones that help me. Because of them, I can happily say I don't take any prescription painkillers. and slowly and surely, I'm cutting much less.
You have to let a kid go their own way. I know if my mom did, I'd be much happier, and not in this situation.
I recmond music, like playing guitar or something and listening. it always calmed me down and put me to sleep and helped me focas on something, not meds.
I also have it a little harder, I have what is called Oppisitional Defiant Disorder, and I tend to want to argue every little thing because of it.
If you want to know more about things like this, you can contact me at st.jimmy.nbs@sbcglobal.net.
The page content post from users, we do not guarantee its accuracy. If you belong to the copyright which contains information, please contact us to remove it.
More Questions...