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ADHD: Girls, Diagnosis and Treatment

Started by Karoli · 7 months ago

I just came across a study done by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis that disproves the popular belief that ADHD is overdiagnosed and kids are overmedicated. The exciting thing about this research is that it was not conducted by a pharma with a vested inter ... Continue reading »

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  • Lisa V

    2 years ago

    Two of my three daughters have ADD. I cannot tell you what a godsend medication has been. We tried behavior modification, diet, etic for a year with each of them before we went to meds. My youngest says "When I don't take my pill, I can't quit talking in my head, even when other people are talking." It allows them to focus for school, art, music, all sorts of things. To the parents who deny their children medication, would they deny their children insulin? Because I think it's really the same thing. One makes you physically ill, while the other whittles away your self esteem and self confidence.
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  • drumsnwhistles

    2 years ago

    Hi Lisa and welcome!

    Your youngest has it right on the money -- and it's so frustrating! I'm glad the meds are working for your girls. Making that choice to go the medication route is a hard one, but stories like yours are wonderfully encouraging to hear!

    DnW
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