So. My youngest is an atypical presentation of ADD, and because he was 16 when diagnosed, he got to choose if he went on meds.
He chose yes. It is, seriously, one of the best decisions he's ever made. He had to repeat 10th grade, and went from a 1.9 GPA to a 3.4 GPA in one year. Exact same classes, same teachers, medication was the only difference. It was huge.
I am NOT a fan of ADHD meds, but our doctor did say that the medication was not a life sentence. It's to help you, the person, learn habits to overcome your ADD. Once you feel that you're there, you can taper off the meds and often, keep off them.
So, in the 'for what it's worth' category, there is a single data point for you.
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He chose yes. It is, seriously, one of the best decisions he's ever made. He had to repeat 10th grade, and went from a 1.9 GPA to a 3.4 GPA in one year. Exact same classes, same teachers, medication was the only difference. It was huge.
I am NOT a fan of ADHD meds, but our doctor did say that the medication was not a life sentence. It's to help you, the person, learn habits to overcome your ADD. Once you feel that you're there, you can taper off the meds and often, keep off them.
So, in the 'for what it's worth' category, there is a single data point for you.
*hugs*
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