Hi, my son (7 years) is diagnosed ADHD without hyperactivity. From my point of view the symptoms are mild (maybe because for me its “normal”). My wife and I now have to decide wether we want to treat his symptoms with methylphenidat. My question: Can someone with medium strength adhd who gets medicated in his/her childhood write their experience in retrospective?
Thanks for reading, sorry for my English.
I did NOT get medicated. The problem is that it resulted in a huge number of minor traumatic experiences: Isolated in class, because I don’t keep up with topics of conversation such as trading cards, games, sports. Less successful even with the things I’m passionate about, sometimes due to trivial things such as missing training day or forgetting my equipment. Delaying things until they become a huge problem, then doing them in a painful adrenaline-filled frenzy. Pain from forcing myself to just do something such as homework or cleaning.
You did a great thing getting your son diagnosed so early! I can’t even imagine where I would be if I had that asset in my life, to just know.
I suggest to go with the science rather than anecdotes of strangers. Is the diagnosis certain, and is the benefit of medication clear? Is it the best option? From what I read, it often is, but not always.
For my own child, as it so happens also 7 years old, I’m going to do it. There are significant problems at school that make the choice easier. But I’m also using other means such as fidget toys in class and a wobble cushion.
Hi, he is diagnosed and the doc says medication could make his life a lot easier. But he also said its not a must because he (at this time) is good at school (good but slow bc of his adhd) and has friends. I will not base my discission on all these answers but i think it is good to read about some first hand experiences. Thanks for your time
You are doing a great job, getting him diagnosed so early and making this decision responsibly!