Posted by vivi on April 16, 2005, at 23:53:55
In reply to Re: Adderol » sharon miller, posted by blondegirl47 on September 1, 2003, at 13:19:44
> Just an FYI...its been proven that ADD kid that are put on medication are less likely to turn to scoring illegal drugs on the street to self medicate themselves.
> Its easier to teach medicated kids how to self parent themselves later in life, when they have gone off medication.
> Anti depressants have to be tapered off of. Tapering off is so kids and adults don't go through serious withdrawl...so I doubt it was tramatic.
> I agree that add medication is probably overdiagnosed, but there are quite a few that it helps tremendously. I was one that didn't get diagnosed as a child and I am sure I would have had a more productive life if I would have been diagnosed before age 40.
> Everyone is different, we need to keep our minds open and research things before we label them bad for everyone.
> take care
> BlondegirlI agree with you completely! I was not able to focus at work and my ADD medication has been working for me and I am thankful for that. My onle concern with being on Dexedrine was the possible weight loss, but so far so good. it has helped me and at least for me I take it as prescribed and have not had any problems.
Viv
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