Friday, June 01, 2012

Angella 's Posts

The benefits of ADHD

Not sure if it's worth the price of having ADHD over being just a normal kid with out the struggles,but here's my perspective on the good side of ADHD that I have observed in my son's life. He is super smart. In second grade (now in fifth) he was at a 4th grade reading level. He maintains honor roll most of the time. He is a math wiz. He is very... Read moreChevron

What type of meds are you or your child on for ADHD and what is your experience with that med?

My son is on Straterra, it helps but not quiet enough. His adhd consists mostly of impulsivity, agressive attitude, and patients with interaction;as in when I ask him about something like where is your game boy or did you put up your bike? He spases out and sounds something like this.. What?I don't know? It's upstairs, gaa don't you know anything,... Read moreChevron

Statterra Suicide

I have recently began to worry about this possibility for my son. He is on Straterra. I know all RX ADHD meds have this side effect. He has been on the med for 2 years now and I think it helps a lot. It does't cause him to be a zombie becaude it is not a stimulant. It does bother his stomach though. It does not cure all of his ADHD symptoms such... Read moreChevron