Yesterday GHT, today an ADHD diagnosis, what a week! - JODI

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Hi Jodi,

So at what age did Max start meds? Were they helpful? What is a bit

tricky is that he is not exhibiting these behaviors at school, only at

home. The doctor thinks he is holding it all in and exploding when he

gets home. He also said a psychologist would not be helpful for him at

this age but I see others on here talking about a psychiatrist. Other

than reading " The Explosive Child " and implementing some of the ideas,

he didn't really provide much direction other than starting meds

sometime in the future.

Thanks,

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> I'm sorry about the ADHD diagnosis. Max was the same age when he

was

> diagnosed. The only " good " thing about being diagnosed today vs.

when

> Max was is that there are more meds to help with it and not all

> supress appetite. And other meds are used besides stimulants now.

> It's a lot of trial and error.

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> If I can help you at all, please let me know. I deal with it every

> single day at school. Plus my husband, son and daughter have some

> form of it. I wonder how I manage to stay sane!

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> Jodi Z

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