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Have a 7-year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year. Tried a few drugs with no luck (Metadate; Adderall; Strattera). Medication brings out his sensitivity regarding everything. He gets very emotional, crying, hurt feelings. Medicine helps with attention in school but after school he's unbearable. Any advice? ↓
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| Name: Lisa Thyr | Date: Oct 24th, 2006 4:11 AM |
| my 8 yr old son was put on dexcedrine last year and we had the same problem with him getting very emotional with every little thing and would also get very angry the mood swings were getting even violent and we put him on ritalin and the mood swings were the 2nd day he was put on it but it doesn't last as long as i would like ↑ |
| Name: teresa | Date: Oct 24th, 2006 12:20 PM |
| My daughter is on Strattera and it has helped her focus in school as well, however, when she gets home she melts down usually within 15 min. I have talked with many people about this and everyone seems to believe that they work so hard all day keeping it together in school that once they get home they just lose it. I tend to agree with this, but it doesn't make things any easier for us moms and knowing this really doesn't help me when dealing with her during one of her fits. I just keep sending her to her room until she can get control of her emotions and act civil. I've come to the terms with the fact that this is they way its always going to be and I never expect more and then when when she does have a good day it's like getting a special gift, but don't get used to it becasue these children are like Jekyl and Hyde. Hang in there. ↑ |
| Name: MidW | Date: Oct 24th, 2006 1:22 PM |
| Thanks. I've described him as Jekyl and Hyde as well. ↑ |
| Name: jamberrt | Date: Oct 24th, 2006 2:09 PM |
My daughter too...it's like a spring that you've held all day and just let go.
I try really hard...but now with 2 children it's difficult...to have transition time. From 6 1/2 to about 10, I would pick my daughter up and we'd go for a walk or to a playground for 1/2-3/4 hour or in the winter we'd go to the mall. She knew it wasn't to buy but to look. OR to McDonald's playland - no junk to eat...we'd eat snacks I brought on the way. It was amazing.
Now I have another one who is also showing signs of ADHD, we still do the park when it's nice but sometimes we end up doing the snack thing and they won't eat. There's a fine line there. I try to have crockpot meals for later nights when I work and quick meals (scrambled eggs, grilled cheese sandwiches, soup) the other days. ↑ |
| Name: flamom | Date: Oct 25th, 2006 8:25 AM |
Hi MidW,
Hear you and can relate. There's a "let down" period after school about 4-5pm. Emotional and irritated. Our son is now on the smallest dose of Focalin for two weeks now and it's working great without "emotional" you may want to look into it. ↑ |
| Name: Layne | Date: Oct 25th, 2006 2:16 PM |
| flamom have you noticed a aggression on the focalin? My son started a couple months ago but Im noticing latley he is lowd and irritated easly. yells alot. ↑ |
| Name: flamom | Date: Oct 25th, 2006 9:05 PM |
| No aggression as yet but it's only been 2 weeks. He has "mild" adhd you could say. Mostly for focus, impulsive at school. So at home he's good. But I'll post if I see anything develop in the next few weeks. I'm thrilled that his appetite is still great. ↑ |
| Name: Layne | Date: Oct 26th, 2006 1:50 PM |
| yes they do seem to eat better on the focalin. That I like too. and he doesnt have that zombie haze in his eyes like the ritalin did. But he is so load and bossy lately. he is going on his 2nd month on the med. I hope its just 6th grade sindrome. I just hate switching meds. ↑ |
| Name: flamom | Date: Oct 26th, 2006 9:37 PM |
Layne,
When my son took Adderall he had that "stoned" look in eyes and I hated to see him like that 10yrs. I forgot to mention he "hums' and sings and not aware! He will stop but starts back within 15-20min. He said "it calms me mom" Teacher said only once in awhile at school BUT it's driving sister crazy! She yells at him a lot over this. Any advice? take care. ↑ |
| Name: Layne | Date: Oct 27th, 2006 11:58 AM |
flamom-you know that is very smart for him to know to do that. How old is your son? my son doesnt have tics I think thats what they call repetive behvior. but he makes sounds when he plays like crashing sounds/ This may seem like just fun. BUT ITS ALL THE TIME. Then he get really lowd. he is 12 and should be out growing some of these things soon I would think.
does he ches gum? maybe that would give him something to do other then hum. or chew on a straw. ↑ |
| Name: Layne | Date: Oct 27th, 2006 11:58 AM |
| Name: taybry | Date: Oct 27th, 2006 12:50 PM |
| My daughter is on concerta , as well as me and I 've have noticed around 5 pm she is more sensitive and gets upset very easily. I notice I get more easily annoyed in the evening. My suggestion is to maybe keep the tv off or other loud things. Maybe have some music on that they enjoy around that time, Iknow that will sooth mine. Or maybe even some rain or ocean music, its helps make the "transistion a little easier" If you have other siblings that are able to understand whats going , explain to them, you will have to repeat probably everyday , as I do to my other one that aruging or starting a "fight" is only going to make the tension worse, so I keep mine separated for a while. If you need to talk more, give a "buzz" [email protected] ↑ |
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