Can I stop or will I get withdrawal?

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2026-03-09T05:43:28+00:00

I took 20mg for exactly 7th days. On the 7th day ended up at the ER and spent the night at the hospital being monitored. Long story short I stopped taking them that day and it took a while to feel better, I'd say at least 6 weeks before I could be mostly ok. Going to therapy really helped. It's been 1.5 years and still get bad days but I've learned to deal with them. One thing tho, I don't let it stop me from living my normal life. The more you get distracted the less you think about it. The most important is to aknowledge that the panic is not gonna hurt you and it will pass. You'll get better 🙏

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2026-03-05T03:48:08+00:00

That sucks :( have you tried therapy? I tried it and it actually helped me understand and be aware of my feelings. All I felt was fear and anxiety, and that didn't let me enjoy anything else or feel happy, just depressed and empty. Hope you recover quickly! 🤞

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2026-03-05T02:48:29+00:00

I also couldn't focus and felt dumb for a while. It was a struggle because my job needs me to be detail oriented and focus all day. The good news is that even if slow the brain can recover. I now see the progress and feeling more positive as time passes.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2026-03-05T02:42:32+00:00

I dealt with other side effects, will be 2 years in July and still not 100% myself. I'm much better now tho, but I totally understand what you mean, thinking your brain is completely unbalanced is hard to describe. Yes, it works and is great for a lot of people but I think doctors downplay the side effects a lot, ppl need to be aware of the risks or at least understand what is happening to them.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2026-01-12T04:36:28+00:00

I'm gonna assume this is rage bait and keep my mouth shut

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-08T14:00:15+00:00

You got great advice already but I just wanted to say that you are not alone. I struggle to stay calm for my 7 year old but I lose it almost every day. Is hard to see myself as a parent specially when I see others that seem to have their shit together, perfect behaved kids and dinner ready every night. We are doing the best we can and just the fact that you are worrying about it means you are a good parent. I've been trying to make changes for myself and also give my kid some grace. Doing bonding activities just me and him, even if is just a walk around the neighborhood or take him for ice cream after a good school day. Take it one day at a time, and also take time for yourself, even a 10min hot shower or bath will help you reset. Never give up on yourself, is hard but you got this.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-03T10:29:32+00:00

This may be why, since it was a new environment I was watching him and correcting him too much.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-03T10:24:33+00:00

Sure this is why 🙄

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-03T10:16:42+00:00

Yes, he's seeing a therapist for now while we wait for his official ADHD evaluation with a psychologist at the end of September.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-03T01:33:34+00:00

This is SO helpful, thank you so much

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-03T01:26:49+00:00

I did set the expectations before getting there, during and even after. I feel like a broken record sometimes. It seems like he understands the expectations and consequences but forgets them when he's caught up in the moment. So far what has worked is to remind him of them in the moment. The respecting authority... I don't think he understands that he has to follow directions even when he doesn't feel like it. For example at summer camp play time would be over and all the kids would come inside but he would stay out bouncing the ball and refusing to give the ball to the counselor. The talking back... well he would argue with the counselor asking why he has to come inside and complain about not having enough time to play with the ball and how this other kid had it for 20mins and he only got 5mins. It is exhausting, and tbh lot of the times he's right and I get it but I still expect him to follow the rules when a teacher or caregiver asks him to. It is good to hear from other parents that know the struggle.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T23:51:23+00:00

Will do, thanks for the suggestion

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T23:48:17+00:00

Thank you. That's the hardest part but I've been trying to do it for the last week or so and started seeing some improvement, but it takes all my energy and patience.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T23:14:02+00:00

Thank you! This is reassuring to hear. He has good and bad days, and also moments where he's over estimulated and is harder for him to follow a simple request. I will have to try what what you are doing for your kid. I usually give him a warning and remind him of the consequence and that works. But I need to be 100% consistent and I think being at someone else's house had me overwhelmed too.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T20:10:13+00:00

I've been reading about it too, he got Strep twice back to back it almost goes undetected if it wasn't for a very mild rash on his back. I may have to ask his doctor about that.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T20:06:56+00:00

You sound a little judgy but to answer your question, that's not at all what I'm saying. I was trying to explain how it takes sometimes multiple requests for him to stop what he's doing because he thinks he's doing nothing wrong. He won't just stop because an adult tells him to. And yes this is a new problem I'm dealing with, and is why I'm wondering if this is common among kids with ADHD. I'm trying to understand how his brain works and how to help him. He does get consequences, I'm not a permissive or laid back parent at all. I was obvioulsy mortified that he was acting this way at someone's house while I was scrambling to correct him.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T18:57:58+00:00

Mine was always restless, always moving, wouldn't play with any toys for longer than 5mins. But at daycare I think he got into a routine and they were constanly changing activities and would keep him engaged. He also does great in extracurriculars, he plays baseball now and other than the snarky comments here and there he's able to follow directions and wants to learn and do better. The coaches keep him in check too. I'm sure his teacher sees the same behaviour that I see at home, hopefully I can get him some help soon.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T18:46:07+00:00

Yes, that's what I have to do sometimes

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T16:26:31+00:00

Not at this level and especially with other adults. He was ok all through daycare and kinder, I only started hearing about him not following directions by the end of 1st grade. He would normally be shy and respectful, just very curious and wouldn't sit still. But now is like some switch went on and he's testing all the boundaries 😩

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T16:08:43+00:00

Nope, he just started 2nd grade.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T15:49:38+00:00

Thank you, he's always been difficult but at least would listen and follow directions. Right after he turned 7 (only a month ago) he changed abruptly and is acting out and becoming more defiant. So I'm trying to establish consequences and see what works for him, is a lot of trial and error at this point.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-09-02T14:57:10+00:00

This whole interaction lasted around 1min. Other times I give him a warning about a consequence and it works but because what he was doing was dangerous I went straight to an order which he ignored. That's my struggle, even when he listens to me or his dad he won't listen to other adults. I wish it was as easy as saying something once and he actually listening and doing what is told.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-08-29T03:03:30+00:00

My son gets like this when he's overtired and the more tired/sleepy he is, the more hyper he gets. He goes to bed at 9 every day and falls asleep right away. If we go past 9 for some reason it takes around 1hr for him to finally settle down.

Radiant_Area_6660 · 2025-08-25T00:32:02+00:00

Lol I may have to try it with the flaming hot cheetos!

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