My kid has ADHD. Her shrink said it is a problem with the underdeveloped pre-frontal cortex, which pertains to impulsivity.
Daydreaming was not a problem. She could do that, and follow the lesson in class at the same time, while sneaking peaks at a book she was reading under her desk! It was rather that she blurted out and acted out, without any self-awareness or situational awareness. It’s like a piece of her puzzle was completely missing. The medicine made it possible to do things that normal parenting includes, like going over homework, or helping her organize her things. She stopped running to the knife drawer every time she perceived a challenge, and could actually listen to instruction, begin to calm down, and respond. Her best self could emerge— with her humor and empathy and motivation, and better social skills.
I’d like to have her wean off of the meds, now that she is
older and can see the big picture a bit better and is motivated to manage herself.
I have no knowledge of whether the medication is over-prescribed or the condition is over-diagnosed, except to say that I know that happens because it happened to me on a dental condition that was the trendy condition-of-the-moment.
Healing is an art as much as a science, and mental health professionals have a lot to learn.
I don’t think my daughter’s treatment is great, but it has been better than nothing.
Judge if you must. I know many FReepers enjoy that. But let’s learn a bit from others’ experience, also, please.
Gee, you sound like a gay activist who "just wants to he left alone...."
My daughter has it and with many of the same symptoms your daughter has. People can think what they want because I still don’t give a sh__ what they think.
I’ve gleaned a lot of info from this site, although I do not use the specific brands she suggests: http://addnaturalremedy.com
So the doctor examined her pre-frontal cortex and determined that it was underdeveloped?
I am with you! My son DEFINATELY has ADHD. Naysayers, come live in our world (well disciplined , I might add) and tell me that it all made up!