Finally we have decided to put dd on medication :-s

[Blossomhill]

Really scarey but we have come to the end of the line and she so obviously has some form of add/adhd. Things are just getting progressively worse and obviously with the added communication difficulties on top you have a very explosive mix.
We are going to Adhd clinic on Wednesday and will get the prescription then. I am glad we didn't medicate at 4 and have allowed dd to grow and develop. She will be 7 in August so at least she is that bit more robust.
My worry is that as she reacted to fish oils could we have the same thing with the medication?

the risk is there with all meds, even paracetamol, you can only watch and observe, i hope that the result is a more peaceful house for all of you, i have seen very promising results with the use of meds and you did the right thing in not slapping her straight on them, my friends 12 year old has adhd and hes been a diff boy since going on medication. sometimes i think when youve exhausted all possibilities, you have no other choice.

Thanks sc. I am doing it primarily for dd. She has such a low self-esteem and a lot is due to the fact she is so impulsive. So does things she shouldn't, without thinking.

good luck, hope things improve soon

Good luck BH, i'd be interested to see how you get on.

OUt of interest how did she react to fish oils? I give them to ds most days assuming it might possibly be helping.

no experience with it but just wanted to wish you good luck:o

I think you're doing the right thing Blossom. Good luck

Thanks. It is a very big thing for us as we have exhausted every other avenue. Adhd is caused by a brain chemical deficieny so although diet etc has helped it just isn't enough. We will still carry on with the other things and hopefully dd being more foucsed will make them more efficient.
I think seeing dd with her head in her hands crying saying she wishes she wasn't naughty makes me realise just how much she does need it.

Blossomhill, ds is on medication, I know it's a last resort, but sometimes you have no other choice but to try. I can honestly say that it has helped ds and you can notice the difference when he is not on it.

A friend of mine has started medication for her ds, has made a big difference to his behaviour, alot calmer and focused at school. I think you have made the right choice . larsxx

Blossomhill, i think you have made the right desicion as I know you'd have been wondering maybe it could have worked if you hadn't tried it.