We decided to stop using medication to treat my son’s ADHD symptoms. We are using methods of diet, behavior modification and mineral supplements to keep him focused and calm. So far, it is working well. It isn’t easy, by any means, but it does yield results that are similar to the use of medication. The only thing I regret, is that we did not gradually wean him off. He experienced side effects that were similar to a methamphetamine addict’s withdraw. It scared the hell out of me and he suffered for a few weeks. I was livid that our pediatrician did not tell me that I had to gradually wean.

If you are considering weaning your own child off of any medication, it is vital that you consult with your Take it from me, we learned the hard way.

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Summer Break From Medications

Countless children labeled hyperactive are being subdued with drugs like Ritalin. But many experts think they’re just naturally boisterous – and those needless pills are causing terrifying side-effects.

I’ll be one of the first to admit that I’m one of those people I think drugs like Ritalin are being WAY over prescribed.

Before my twins began school, I had a kindergarten teacher suggest to me that both my boys may be A.D.H.D.

I found this teachers “diagnosis” to be offensive and scheduled an appointment with our highly recognized pediatrician who would offer proper diagnosis of them being “normal” boys and instructed me to let the teacher know that our doctor would like to obtain a copy of her medical license.

Teachers have a rough job!  I don’t disagree with that one bit, but I also think that any time a person pursues an education and career that deals with kids, they need to be able to handle the varied personalities of children.

They wouldn’t become firemen if they never wanted to feel the heat?  Would they?

Some children are extroverted and loud while others are quiet and reserved.  Just because a child is extrovert doesn’t mean they need drugs to calm them down and bring them under control.

Parenting is being outsourced too much the way it is.  People are popping out babies and relying on daycares and babysitters to raise them.

What interest do these people have in the adult that child becomes?  Once they reach a certain age, they’re no longer even a paycheck to them.

These are the same parents that complain time and again that they have no control over their children.

DUH!  These parents weren’t there when the personality was being formed but rather placed the kid in an environment where pecking order had more influence on their behavioral traits then they did.

Once these behavioral traits have set in and the kids “dog-eat-dog” behavior is maturing, parents then outsource parenting to drugs like Ritalin.

I’m sure there are times when the drug is beneficial and that there are kids out there who can truly benefit from the medication.  BUT the problem I have with the prescribing of these drugs is when parents pursue it for the benefit of the parent with complete disregard for the kid.

Thoughts?

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Are too many children being labeled hyperactive?