My extended family thinks that my kids are just bad, and that my husband of 13 yrs. and I don't discipline them right. I've tried everything I can think of to help my children. The focalin seems to be doing a great job on my kids. Biiiiggg improvements. Everyone else says that it's because I'm "drugging up the kids". I tried to explain that it just helps them to focus better. I also have ADD. I told them that it's genetic. The mom-in-law asked me if I've done my homework on the meds. I've done research and found nothing about focalin causing heart problems, however she tries to tell me that it does. I don't have alot of support from the extended family on matters of ADHD. It's sometimes disturbing. Any advice would be great.
2006-12-29 07:20:58 · 2 answers · asked by dreamofcountryfreedom 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not sure about focalin, but they have added a black box warning to Adderall because in some instances it has caused (I think sudden) cardiac problems. My son is on it and the doctors made sure they he and his heart are healthy when that report came out, before we continued with the Adderall.
Ignorant people just can't grasp the concept of ADHD being a real thing. But anyone who has parented a child with it, or has lived with it themselves, knows beyond any doubt that it is real.
If you haven't seen it yet, you should check out the book Healing ADD by Daniel Amen. It has fascinating images done through brain scans showing the differences between a "normal" brain and those with ADD both on and off medication. I love this book.
My son and I both have ADHD amongst other diagnosis. Untreated, it really makes life chaotic and miserable.
2006-12-29 11:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she s tryn 2 put u down u seem 2 me 2 know what ur talkin bout couldn imagine somethin dats supposed 2 help u causen those kinda problems if u need more reassurance ask ur family doctor
2006-12-29 07:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by Chris A 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋