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odd time signatures: ADHD: Girls, Diagnosis and Treatment

Lisa V · 3 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.
drumsnwhistles · 3 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