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Cindy and Anniem319,   Cindy, Pay attention to what Annie said, she on to something.  I have a 9 yr old adopitive daughter who has been "too busy" since she was 3.  She had problems in preschool and kindergarten, where she was sent to the principal for disrupting the class by talking and dancing to throwing tantrums.  She is impulsive, unable to focus, interrupts conversations, lies, unable to follow directions, and goes like an energizer bunny.  She was finally diagnosed with ADHD and ODD put on meds at the age of 8 1/2 only because I tried other things and nothing worked.  The meds help, but when they wear off she becomes wild again.  It has affected her sleep and at times she can not sleep through the night.  She also has asthma, eczema, allergies and chronic sinusitis.  The meds were not the complete answer.  She still had behavioral problems.  I eleminated sugar such as candy, cookies, ice cream, which helped but if you have ever read labels, there is sugar in everything, it is a crime!  I also removed all toxic cleaners from my home and now use a brand that is "green" and plant based.  This has helped too.  But the biggest thing was putting my kids on a nutrition program.  I have seen changes even after 3 weeks, so Cindy is right about the diet having an effect. Try everything you can first BEFORE the meds.  The meds have so many side affects attached to them.