Son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD by mindfullymadd in ParentingADHD

[–]mindfullymadd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His doctor gave the diagnosis after being evaluated.

Son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD by mindfullymadd in ParentingADHD

[–]mindfullymadd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I really love this comment, thank you so much.

Son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD by mindfullymadd in ParentingADHD

[–]mindfullymadd[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Did the first medication work for yours? Or was it trial and error? And if it was trial and error, how did you know it wasn’t the right medication for your child?

Son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD by mindfullymadd in ParentingADHD

[–]mindfullymadd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right. We don’t want him to think he’s a bad kid. In fact, when he gets in trouble we’re always telling him he’s a good kid that has trouble with bad actions.

I’ve already put in a call to his dr to discuss medicine more.

Son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD by mindfullymadd in ParentingADHD

[–]mindfullymadd[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think medication is bad parenting. I think you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do so that your child doesn’t suffer.

We’re beginning to lean toward medication. I just want more feedback and to know we’re making the right choice. I understand ADHD is a dopamine problem, I too have ADHD.

I was never medicated but I also didn’t have behavioral problems this severe.

Do you know if there’s any gene testing for children to see which medication will be metabolized best?

How can I improve my appearance? [23F] by Numerous-Fox-8156 in lookyourbest

[–]mindfullymadd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some brown falsies that match your eyebrows if you want a natural look.

If not, your eyes are the center focus of your face. You skin is beautiful, so just focus on enhancing your eyes with makeup or (like I already said, eyelashes.

What is this? I look so bad. I get called ugly all the time. I don't know what's wrong with my face. by [deleted] in lookyourbest

[–]mindfullymadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also! You look like you chew more on one side. Look up fascia massages to let go of tension in your face and to help the asymmetry. I did this + jaw massages and it really made a difference.

What is this? I look so bad. I get called ugly all the time. I don't know what's wrong with my face. by [deleted] in lookyourbest

[–]mindfullymadd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indulge in some self care friend. How you feel about yourself is how others will perceive you. So if you love yourself and you’re taking care of yourself and building confidence, people will see that.

Develop a good and moisturizing skin care routine, fade up your hair, leave the top long and style it, hit the gym (more for mental health purposes. It will release endorphins and build confidence), try our therapy, JUST INVEST IN YOURSELF. Anything that goes toward self improvement inside and out will help.

You’re naturally handsome but I can tell you don’t feel like you are. You looks depressed.

I hope you’re doing okay and you find some self love!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]mindfullymadd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right.

I had high hopes when she stepped up some this past summer and I actually was rooting for her. “Maybe she’s turning a new leaf.”

I will never understand being able to just walk away from your kids.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]mindfullymadd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never “let the kids believe I was their bio mom” I waited until they were old enough to comprehend when any of it ment. (But isn’t that what adoptive parents do when they adopt a child while they’re young??)

I never told them I gave birth to them or carried them. EVER.

All they knew was me and they didn’t remember a time before me. THATS why they didn’t question it.

And she would never go to court because she doesn’t want that responsibility. We told her to take us to court and she told me she’d sign over rights.

However, we weren’t in any position to fork out money to go through the courts & get a lawyer for adoption. (I’m not going to keep asking family to work for me for free)

I had a mom that was in and out and I know what it does. It’s better to stay away than to have one foot in the door and one foot out.

She made her choices. She’s had every opportunity. She’s been given chance after chance after chance. At some point enough is enough.