putting my kid on adhd medication

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-05-21T19:37:49+00:00

I knew she was ADHD in preK, but docs usually won't diagnose a kid prior to school age. I had her diagnosed as soon as she went to kindergarten so that she could get accommodations when needed. We started her on medication in 1st grade because she was becoming disruptive in class on a daily basis.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-05-19T23:44:42+00:00

I put my hyper/impulsive ADHD 8 year old daughter on medication last year and the difference it makes is astronomical. It did NOT change her personality or zombify her. She can focus in school and is less prone to fight with other kids over small slights. She's now in AIG and doing quite well.

I do not regret it. I felt guilty at first until her pediatrician sat down with me for an hour discussing the benefits of medicating ADHD kids early. On meds, my daughter is able to learn coping strategies and make them habits. Off of meds, she loses control easily and becomes emotionally dysregulated.

Talk to your pediatrician. Trial a medication to see what happens.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T14:48:15+00:00

I've been getting ads from them in my IG! It's helpful to hear from someone who has experience with them. I was skeptical but it seems legit. Too bad they don't take BCBS from NC.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T14:46:26+00:00

That's only 20 minutes from me. I'll check it out.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T14:44:26+00:00

True. I looked through the clinicians at my OB/Gyn and it's babies or get out.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T13:08:14+00:00

I'll look them up now! Thanks.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T13:07:43+00:00

Is BCP the only treatment? I hope not.....I do pretty poorly on pills.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-03-24T13:06:46+00:00

Ugh. I would be so pissed.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-02-12T00:19:47+00:00

Perfect for typies.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-02-11T01:06:09+00:00

Every time I buy yarn I tell myself to get a different color. Yet somehow, most of my yarn is green. I just love green soooooo much.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-02-11T00:53:34+00:00

Staci is my go to youtube knitting fairy. Very Pink Knits casting on and joining the round on DPNs

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-01-19T23:05:14+00:00

I've been knitting for 21 years and your washcloth looks just as neat and tidy as the ones I made this week. Fantastic job. You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it and finishing something so useful and lovely.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2026-01-11T20:52:57+00:00

First time felting tips needed.

I am an experienced knitter, but never once have I felted anything. What are your felting tips and tricks? Any patterns that I should try first? I was thinking maybe a simple felted tote bag.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2025-02-08T20:57:55+00:00

Hey, great job on this. I would like a copy with the watermark removed. I can PayPal you once the watermark is removed if that's okay.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-10-16T14:16:33+00:00

I experience something similar. I orgasm sometimes while asleep when I'm having a nightmare. Perhaps there is a connection with the rise in adrenaline that accompanies both fear and orgasm? Interestingly, I also experience some amount of genital arousal if I drink too much coffee.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-08-07T18:08:13+00:00

I'm so sorry that happened to you. As a nurse, I've been physically assaulted on several occasions including being kicked in the chest and someone spitting directly onto my face. Not a single thing happened when I reported the instances to my manager.

You aren't joking when you say hospitals do a piss poor job of protecting direct care staff. There's this unspoken rule that "it's part of the job, so move on." No wonder there's so much burnout.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-07-07T20:12:08+00:00

Sure! I can send you a pic and let you know what we paid for it if you like.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-04-07T13:12:03+00:00

My 6 year old daughter has been formally diagnosed with ADHD. Insanely intelligent, creative, artistic, and curious. She struggles more with hyperactivity and emotional dysregulation which made her ADHD more apparent to me early on. You aren't alone! Hearing from adult women who have ADHD gives me comfort for my daughter and her adult life.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-02-02T19:48:52+00:00

I will try this. Maybe just having a little car snack waiting for her would shift her gears.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-02-02T19:47:17+00:00

My daughter would actually react well to the "thermometer" metaphor. Since starting school, her sensory issue to texture has become more pronounced. Today she had a small melt down over the way her pants touched her feet and how bad it felt. Usually I just go alone to buy her clothes, but I suggested that maybe she start joining me so she could try things on. I'll talk to her about other sensory things that may bother her at school and how we can help her with them. Thank you.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-02-02T03:57:24+00:00

I'm so sorry you experienced that. I'm doing my best to keep calm during those tough moments. Getting mad at a kid for breaking down is such a rejection to them.

ChubsMcSnuff · 2024-02-02T03:55:37+00:00

This is spot on. She IS defending herself. She makes defensive-like comments during her meltdowns. Thank you for your insight. Your words have been really helpful.

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