tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380293091494682694.post8479364273853391235..comments2023-08-23T06:43:43.687-04:00Comments on Happiness: Med Woes (kids)Mrs Abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704515165030672658noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380293091494682694.post-40982218789841724572014-03-26T00:28:44.392-04:002014-03-26T00:28:44.392-04:00Jonah reacted really poorly to Concerta- getting a...Jonah reacted really poorly to Concerta- getting angry a lot and not his normal self so I took him off right away. Intuniv works differently and he does really well on itMrs Abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704515165030672658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380293091494682694.post-10744963323121490532014-03-23T23:52:37.550-04:002014-03-23T23:52:37.550-04:00That is tough - why did they not put both boys on ...That is tough - why did they not put both boys on the same meds to start with or did Ethan have issues with it before? Were there other factors in the grades changing so much (switched classes or teachers or schools) Maybe try a placebo pill and see if it has the same effect for ADD but not hurting the appetite? Hmm it is so hard as a parent to know if we are making the right choices for our kids! Good luck and yes prayers are coming your way!Larissa @golovebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572643473200369336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380293091494682694.post-87989972454097580642014-03-23T11:59:50.063-04:002014-03-23T11:59:50.063-04:00Good for you, Megan! I have been reading about AD...Good for you, Megan! I have been reading about ADD...the whole thing is very fascinating....and lots of quandries, too...like if many of these inventors and geniuses really had ADD like some researchers suppose, and they were given drugs...would they have invented what they did? What if Jim Carrey was put on drugs when he was a distracted, hyper active buffon in school??? He would maybe not be the famous, rich comedian/movie star we now k.now When is ADD a manifestation of a gift..or a real hindrance in your life? Here is a site worth exploring, I think..http://www.borntoexplore.org/famous.htm Anyway....it was such a delightful pleasure to be with your kids...it is Kid Therapy, in a way...hanging out with folks who make you laugh and express themselves in sweet, creative ways.<br />I have a bit of ADD (look at my side of our bedroom) ...I think the secret is to learn strategies, too...along with maybe possible medication.....but one always has to look at the advantages and disadvantages of any Rx and make a decision on what trumps what.<br />I am glad that so far, Ethan didn't lose his sense of humor and energy on this RX he's been on. But yes, he needs to put on some weight. OK..He is on my prayer list! Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13884987591959191943noreply@blogger.com