tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post8124232029721310886..comments2023-05-12T00:37:25.277-10:00Comments on Adventures in Paradise: When is it time to think about medicating a kid?Daffodil Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717449858483592519noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-31778548575946056212013-04-06T06:40:16.547-10:002013-04-06T06:40:16.547-10:00We fought medication for a long time. I didn't...We fought medication for a long time. I didn't want to do something to chemically alter my kid's brain to make MY life easier. When he was little, it wasn't a huge deal- his lack of impulse control, his quirky behavior. As he got older the difference between him and his peers was more marked, like you there were a couple of situations that felt dangerous. But we still felt like a little more effort on our part, we could teach him the skills he needed. <br /><br />Then he experienced a fairly traumatic event and it all went to hell. <br /><br />Long story short: he's medicated. He needs it. His day-to-day interactions are infinitely more positive than they are without medication. He's no longer regarded as the Weird Kid at school. <br /><br />I'm not pro-medication. If we could help him without it, we would. He does therapy, sees a psychiatrist, goes to a social skills group, avoid a host of foods (which helps a LOT. we were able to cut his ADHD med dose in half once we began altering his diet)- we don't just rely on the meds. <br /><br />You're the mama. You do the best with the information you have at the time, and listen to your gut. Your gut knows. kelhttp://www.nounduefussing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-59330451549459237712013-04-04T10:43:23.951-10:002013-04-04T10:43:23.951-10:00This is why i am so scared to be a parent. Way too...This is why i am so scared to be a parent. Way too many scary decisions to make now! Wishing you good thoughts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-55182143998156021632013-04-04T08:36:43.448-10:002013-04-04T08:36:43.448-10:00Oh, golly... I'd have had a heart attack watc...Oh, golly... I'd have had a heart attack watching that! I hope that you get it figured out before he scares the poo out of you again.IASoupMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222652185240780006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-30450763026479917542013-04-04T03:20:35.736-10:002013-04-04T03:20:35.736-10:00Your son is an amazing person. I am sure whatever ...Your son is an amazing person. I am sure whatever you decide will work out fine. <br /><br />Or you can just stick to living in tourist towns where cars are always on the lookout for random crossers. <br /><br />Doina Dubitskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06385621953023329158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-65331814703067300012013-04-03T15:51:01.641-10:002013-04-03T15:51:01.641-10:00This is so hard. I have no answers, but often wond...This is so hard. I have no answers, but often wonder how I'll know things like this as well. Love the way you made the look-both-ways analogy. Sorry that you are in this place and hope you can find answers you feel confident in.Kirsten Oliphanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496242688262871608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-26999283361828715922013-04-03T15:22:19.349-10:002013-04-03T15:22:19.349-10:00I think you're doing the right thing by lookin...I think you're doing the right thing by looking both ways and talking to a doctor. It's better to hear all the options before making a decision. No matter what decision you make, it'll be the right one.Ericamoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149562514128914932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-7556025444850626172013-04-03T15:04:07.803-10:002013-04-03T15:04:07.803-10:00I don't know much about child rearing but I sa...I don't know much about child rearing but I say, follow and TRUST your instincts. You will know which is the right decision.Tomekhahttp://artographja.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-28444357566055774952013-04-03T14:39:14.020-10:002013-04-03T14:39:14.020-10:00I agree with what was already said - it's up t...I agree with what was already said - it's up to you and your doctor. That must be so scary, I'm sorry you have to worry so much!Staciehttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-81808566522577399172013-04-03T13:36:21.108-10:002013-04-03T13:36:21.108-10:00Going through the Exact. Same. Thing. Hard to be a...Going through the Exact. Same. Thing. Hard to be a mama sometime.Cindy ~ The Reedster Speakshttp://www.reedsterspeaks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-80649763157097184322013-04-03T13:19:31.893-10:002013-04-03T13:19:31.893-10:00so true - in life you have to look both ways. i fe...so true - in life you have to look both ways. i feel your struggle. :(www.icescreammama.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002351185759292747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-25100041716489711702013-04-03T10:06:30.217-10:002013-04-03T10:06:30.217-10:00The decision to medicate is a difficult one. The g...The decision to medicate is a difficult one. The good news is that the decision to medicate is not permanent. If it doesn't make things better, it is easy to terminate.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863984001684338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-59840897499498685042013-04-03T09:17:38.286-10:002013-04-03T09:17:38.286-10:00I think Rebecca's right. If this is a doctor y...I think Rebecca's right. If this is a doctor you trust, then ask for all the options-medical or otherwise. <br />I have a runner, too, so I understand your concerns. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391148493629545748.post-79422100123822503762013-04-03T08:25:01.403-10:002013-04-03T08:25:01.403-10:00When? When it feels right to you and his doctor. N...When? When it feels right to you and his doctor. No matter what anyone else says. You can always stop the medication if it doesn't work.<br /><br />My friend recently went through this with her 12-year-old. At the advice of a homeopathic expert, she gave him Vitamin D supplements, and that helped a lot. <br /><br />Do what's right for you and your family. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172134045632280614noreply@blogger.com