I am having a problem with my child....?

Question

he has so much energy and has trouble keeping still. He has to touch everthing and move around all of the time. He is easily bored with his schoolwork because he says it is too easy. On the other hand he can't seem to focus when he is learning something. Sitting for short periods of time are very hard for him sometimes causing him to be angry. Could it be ADHD? I don't want to put him on Ritilin if so and am worried this is what the doctor will suggest. He just turned eight last week and the doctor did say to let him get a little older before we worry about a diagnosis of ADHD. Now is the time to take him back, but I just wanted some kind of feedback on this. Please help. Thanks.

Oh, I forgot to mention that I would prefer to try homeopathic medications over the Ritilin. One of my daughters was put on Ritilin and it was a very bad experience for us.

Answer 1

He's just being a normal kid. Give him some time. And good luck.

Answer 2

No Ritalin! I was the same when I was a kid. I also had ADD. He probably has type 1 or 3. Those pills made me even worse. I couldn't even sleep. I have a few ideas. Find music that he likes and keep it playing. It will calm him and help him organize his thoughts. Do homework with him. If your not doing it he wont see why he should. Praise him a lot when he does stuff right but don't sound fake.

It also sound like he has good memorization skills. Encourage reading for entertainment. Read him to bed. Don't be afraid to go past his level. He is very receptive.

Answer 3

There is no verifiable test for ADHD all those tests are just a matter of opinion. Teachers, members of the mental health field and many parents believe a pill is the answer to every problem.
If you are bored whats wrong with feeling bored children will also act bored. But this is a problem for teachers who want to teach happy little zombies. Children need to be taught to handle and control there emotions not doped up.

Answer 4

Hope you are in a good school,and your child teacher understands your situation .been there done that .The school almost tried to force me to give my child medication. he was just like you describedyour son he usualy finished his work on time or before his clssmates His grade were above normal he just couldnt sit still I have five boys and three of them suffered with this the oldest is now 21 and works for fedex the second one had behavior issues thatgot him into trouble things that were simple like banging on things simply drove his teacher mad so Itried medication with him that was a mistake he would come home from school and fall asleep on the couch not eat so I stopped it and he returned to normal(smile)noisy and happy now that he is older 17 he is learning to cope with it with stratagies he learned in group sessions let me ask you this Im by no means an expert but if your child plays video games isnt it amazing how long he can sit there one weekend i saw my son only when he was hungry or thirsty he con defintly sty focused on that game station(smile ) my youngest he is very excitable but now I know that I dont have to use the medications that they will insist and make it seem like (your life will be easier)It only adds more problems like liver function side affectsand lots of stuff .Try other stuff first ask your DR If its a good DR they will understand and tell you the best way to go hopefuly its drug free. keep him busy with sports and stuff yep my little one is the super star on the team and I know his secret ADHD (smile) not to take away from the seriousness of it all but just support him with lots of love from you Be his rock and talk about how he is feeling when he looks restless to you it helps my son become more aware of his behavoir so he can kind of monitor his self the more you do it with him the better he will be able to do it when you are not with him. P. S some days are rough and trus me they get just as fustrated we do BUT moms baby. good luck.

Answer 5

my little brother was like this til he turned about 16 (he's 17 now and much more mellow).
he was tested for ADD and ADHD and he doesnt have either. mum had a bit of a hard time with him cos he was always into everything and getting into trouble.
school wanted to put him up a grade when he was in year 3 but we moved country. my mother says that was the most stupid thing she did cos when we moved back here, he wasnt put up so he was still bored in school, he didnt concerntrate because it was too easy for him and he always disrupted the class, eventually dropped out at 15, after grade 10. my mother thinks that if she had have put him up a grade when he was younger, he would have been challenged in school and would have NEEDED to concentrate and focus.
see if you would be able to put him up a grade, talk it over with him and his teachers, it could be the best thing for him.
OH and what worked great with my brother was getting him into sports. he did football after school and on weekends and he loved it... it channelled the excess energy towards something constructive and made him feel a part of something.
GOOD LUCK.

Answer 6

DEFENITELY AVOID RITILIN.
It will mess with your child's head, which I'm sure you don't want to do! I'm no doctor, but how you described your child, kind of reminds me of myself. It could be ADHD, but he has the power to control it, I don't mean to go all star warsy on ya, but it's true. After being scolded by my parents for not shutting up/babbling/jumping everywhere, I relized what I was doing and was able to control myself. You need to find something your child really enjoys, for me it was bowling, and now I bowl for the highschool team and practice almost everyday, I really take pride in my bowling, and it sounds like you want to be the best mother you can possibly be. Spend time with your child, he may be looking for attention. Play games, take him places, try anything... EXCEPT RITILIN

goodluck!

Answer 7

If your child shows advanced intelligence than he could really be just full of energy that he can't expend. If it truely is ADD/ADHD your doctor will be well trained in giving many solutions to the simple problem. Patience is the most effective way.

Answer 8

My son has the same problem,the teachers were complaing about it,he is now in fourth grade and I would never put him on meds.he does martial arts after school and is getting good grades at school,he is acctually in a gifted class.What you have to do is keep him busy when he gets home with sports and take him out on the weekend to get his energy out,that is all he needs Also give him vitamins and do some research on diet.eliminate sugar and prossesed food. all of this really works Good luck.

Answer 9

In todays world it sounds like it and probably would be classified as such.....I went through this many years ago with two of my boys, in which I think for sure were missed DX......be carefull.....If he does his school work and his grades are up to par, dont worry he just might need more time to grow up...... and whatever you do , never medicate your child like that... and noone can make you do this..........Unless I would guess if he becomes a treat to others or himself.....Good luck, its not easy...........

Answer 10

It sounds to me like he could be a prime candidate for ADHD. It is really not his fault, it is just a chemical imbalance. To not allow the medications would really cause more problems. He would have much more problems at school, and more grief for you at home.

There are various ways to treat ADHD, and I think that you should allow your doctor to give them a try and see how it works out. In the long run, I do believe this is the best course of action. Give it a try, see how it works out. If one treatment is not working satisfactorily, then pursue something else. But NOT treating it shouldn't be an option.

Best of wishes to you.

Answer 11

We went through a lot of medications before we found the right one. I dislike Ritalin. Check with your doctor. there are so many medications out there. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion.